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Giovanni Italian Specialties, named after the owner's son, is a tribute to the 1950s general store aesthetic and the family's heritage in the provisions business, located in San Francisco's vibrant North Beach neighborhood. The restaurant, founded by renowned pizza maker Tony Gemignani, focuses on an array of Italian delicacies including fresh pasta, homemade focaccia, piadina sandwiches, and traditional desserts like pizzelle cookies. In addition to their culinary offerings, Giovanni's features fine Italian and California wines, craft beers, and freshly brewed coffee using Graffeo roasted beans, a local staple since 1935. The establishment also provides professional pizza tools and the owner's cookbooks, enabling customers to recreate award-winning recipes at home while enjoying views of Washington Square Park and Saints Peter and Paul Church. Generated from the website