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A classic in need of some updating RISTORANTE DON GIOVANNI CUCINA ITALIANA LACKS CONSISTENCY ACROSS ITS MENU By Alissa Stallings
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n a recent, cool spring evening I rushed into Ristorante Don Giovanni Cucina Italiana on Castro Street. I was running embarrassingly late (by my standards), but my friend had texted me and assured me the waiter was taking excellent care of her. I rushed through the front door and into a totally empty restaurant. Stunned, I realized the hum of conversation was coming from next door. I whirled back outside and ducked into the catering hall next door, where apparently everyone, including my buddy, was seated for
the evening. Drafty, noisy, and offering a short trip across the empty restaurant to use the bathrooms, the catering hall is stenciled with names of all the Silicon Valley companies that ostensibly eat here. It is also decorated with a mix of Tuscan and Southwestern decor, with a photo of Marilyn Monroe thrown in. The catering hall is not exactly a quiet or relaxing venue for dinner, but it is eclectic. The service, however, was attentive and prompt. We had our menus and drinks in hand in no time. This
NICK GONZALES
Ristorante Don Giovanni features marinated grilled teriyaki skirt steak, served with garlic mashed potatoes, onion rings, and seasonal vegetables.
See DON GIOVANNI, page 21
Dining ON THE TOWN May Pie Special Chocolate Creme Pie
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PRIME RIB DINNER
Every Friday & Saturday Nights, starting at 5pm. Starting at $15.99 includes choice of a cup of soup or house salad, cornbread or garlic bread and a slice of pie for dessert (excludes Fresh Fruit Pies & Cheesecakes).
NIGHTLY DINNER SPECIALS Sunday-ThursdayÊUÊ-tarting at 5pm
All served with your choice of garlic or corn bread. Add a slice of pie for only $2 (excludes Fresh Fruit Pies & Cheesecakes).
Sunday:
Flat Iron Steak
Monday:
Lasagna
Tuesday:
Grilled Boneless Rainbow Trout
served with mashed potatoes & vegetables
served with rice & vegetables
Wednesday: Braised Lamb Shank
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Thursday:
99 plus tax
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