The Jewels of Margate Johnny and Giovanna Liccio’s Not-So-Hidden Gems Side-by-side on a bustling block, in the wonderfully charming town of Margate City are Johnny’s Cafe, Shuckers Grill & Oyster Bar, and Tipsy Taco. While these three restaurants provide dramatically different cuisine and ambiance, they have one thing in common, the two people responsible for this small empire on the 9400 block of Ventnor Ave. There is no mood or appetite that one of these three restaurants cannot satisfy, and Johnny and Giovanna Liccio go above and beyond every day, surpassing the skyhigh expectations of every single guest. Together, these three restaurants are the jewels in Margate’s crown. So how does Margate’s most charming power couple make this block the ultimate destination on the island? There are two answers: experience and devotion. Johnny has been working in restaurants his whole life and has been making Johnny’s Cafe tick for over a decade. Additionally, Johnny and Giovanna have an unrivaled dedication to their entire community. They have enchanted regulars since it opened and they have chefs and servers that have been with them for just as long. This is possible only because these two understand that to lead successfully, you must foster unity.
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