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Giovanni's Catering

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Let us cook for your next party

If you would like your next party to be an event where you can spend time with your guests and relax in their company consider using Giovanni's as your caterer. We can provide appetizers, salads, pasta, meat and chicken entrees, side dishes and of course dessert.

If you prefer we can provide delivery and set-up of your personalized menu along with bartenders and wait staff to insure that your celebration or business occasion is an event your guests will not forget.

You may view our catering menu here or call Mandy or one of our staff members with any questions that you may have.

Planning a Special Event

Giovanni's Dining Room

We can help you plan a wonderful event and work with your special needs and budget. Our main dining room is available for private parties and requires a reservation of 45 people and can accommodate up to 60 guests.

It is available during lunch hours Monday through Friday, and dinner hours Monday through Thursday. Saturday afternoons are available from 11 am to 4 pm. This reservation requires 30 people and can accommodate up to 60 guests. Advance reservations are required and a special menu applies. Please contact our management staff for specific private party policies, reservations and further information.

Showers | Birthday Parties | Anniversaries
Club Meetings | Funeral Luncheons

Going to the theater or a movie,
stop by Giovanni's for a late night sandwich, pizza or a cocktail.

Our Menu is Available To Go

Steak

Call ahead for quick service

All of the items on our menu are available to go. If you are in a hurry or simply would like to eat at home or work, call ahead and we will have your order ready for you to pick up.

Please allow appropriate time for preparation. If needed we can fax you a menu anytime.

Chef Tim's Recipe of the Month

Pork Filettino

Pork Filettino with Oven Roasted Potatoes

Pork Tenderloin

  1. Sprinkle tenderloin with salt and pepper on all sides. Brush with olive oil, rosemary, garlic and parsley. Let marinate approximately two hours.
  2. Cook on a hot grill until internal temperature reaches 165* (74*C).

Oven Roasted Potatoes

  1. Peel potatoes and dice into 1/2-inch pieces. Core and seed peppers and dice into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
  2. Mix olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  3. In a small baking pan, toss potatoes and peppers with the oil and herb mixture.
  4. Bake at 350°F for ten minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
  5. Sprinkle potatoes with parsley and Romano cheese.
  6. To serve, place one cooked pork tenderloin on the side of a dinner plate and oven roasted potatoes on the other side. Heat demi-glace sauce and pour over pork. Garnish with fresh rosemary to finish.

Serves 4

Sample Our Specialty Martini's

Martini Glass

Did you know that the martini is named after Martini and Rossi the importers of vermouth.

Chocolate Martini, vodka with Godiva chocolate liqueur

French Martini, vodka and Chambord liqueur

Giovanni's Cosmopolitan, vodka, Triple Sec, cranberry juice and a lemon twist

Lemon Drop, vodka, Lemoncello liqueur, Triple Sec and a fresh lemon slice

Grey Goose Pear Martini, Grey Goose Pear Vodka, pear nectar and Triple Sec

Van Gogh Vodka Signature Martini's

Apple Martini, Van Gogh Apple Vodka and Sour Apple Pucker

Blueberry Martini, Van Gogh Blueberry Vodka, Chambord, Triple Sec, cranberry juice

Pineapple Martini, Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka with creme de banana

Pomatini Martini, Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka with pomegranate juice

Mango Martini, Van Gogh Mango Vodka with fresh Mango puree

What's in a Name

Wine Rack

Regionals, Varietals, Generics and Proprietaries.

The way that wines are named can be confusing. Sometimes they are named for the area in which they are produced (i.e. - Champagne, Pouilly Fuisse), others are named for the grapes from which they are made (i.e.- Chardonnay, Merlot), some are named for distant, better known production areas which produce wines that are at least slightly similar (i.e.- Chablis, Burgundy or Champagne produced in the United States), and finally, there are wines that have "made up" brand names applied to them (i.e. - Mateus, Blue Nun). The decision to name a wine in a certain way is influenced by local laws or traditions and marketing forces.

Regional Wines: In countries (mostly European) that have a long history of wine production, regulations have been developed that require certain varieties of grapes, viticultural practices and winemaking to be applied to wines from individual regions. These laws are based on centuries of experience with different grapes and methods and a resulting knowledge of what works best for that particular location. Most of the better French, Italian and Portuguese wines fall into this category. Examples of a few Regional names include: Bordeaux, Chablis, Chianti, Burgundy, Beaujolais and Champagne.

Varietal Wines: These wines are named for the grape variety from which they are produced. Almost every country now allows wines to be labeled this way although knowledge of local laws is beneficial because variations do exist. In California, only 75% of a particular grape is required for a wine to be labeled with that varietal name. In France, a wine designated with a grape varietal name must contain 100% of that particular variety. In general, "new world" countries are more likely to label their better and best wines with varietal names while "old world" countries relegate varietal naming to wines of the everyday table wine category. Some examples of Varietal names are: Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Gris and Sangiovese.

Generic Wines: This particular category of wines is more common in the United States than in most other countries and is almost non-existent in European countries. These are wines that have no content or origin requirements that are named for distant and famous wine producing regions. It is a marketing practice that was especially common in the United States when the modern wine business was developing. If an American winery produced a sparkling wine, it was labeled as a "Champagne" even though true Champagne can only be produced in the Champagne region of France. Similarly, if a wine was white and dry, it might be labeled "Chablis" even though it bore little resemblance to a true French Chablis. Some examples of Generic names include: Chablis, Burgundy, Champagne, Sherry and Port. Most countries have treaty agreements that protect the names of important wine regions. You'll never see a sparkling wine produced in Europe outside of the Champagne region of France that is labeled as Champagne. Sparkling wines from Italy are Spumante and those from Germany are called Sekt. In the United States and any other countries that allow generic naming, consumers become easily confused and often fail to appreciate the true quality of the real regions whose names are used to market inexpensive and inferior wines.

Proprietary Wines: These are wines that may qualify for varietal or regional naming but for marketing reasons have been given unique trademarked names. If is usually harder to establish a proprietary brand, but if it is done successfully, the result can be much more profitable. Imagine if the Sutter Home winery had trademarked the "White Zinfandel" name that they gave to their Zinfandel Rose. Had they done so, they would be the only White Zinfandel on the market. Instead they face challengers from Beringer, Mondavi, Gallo and nearly every other large winery in California. On the other hand, if they were the only winery promoting White Zinfandel, you have to wonder if that wine would ever have become so popular in the United States. While most proprietary named wines are mass market wines, the use of a proprietary name is not necessarily an indication of quality. Some examples of Proprietary names include: Blue Nun, Grange, Opus 1, Dominus and Soleo.

Featured Wines

Red Rock Merlot

Red Rock Merlot

The Merlot Grape

Merlot by nature is a soft, enjoyable wine with lush, plum-like flavors and notes of blackberry and cherry. The grape is naturally low in tannins with a smooth and velvety finish. It is no surprise then, that the Merlot grape, which originated in France, is still the most widely planted varietal in Bordeaux. With its introduction to California, where well-drained soils and warmer climates bring out the best in this early-maturing varietal, Merlot has yielded exceptional wines marked by natural balance, smooth tannins, and rich concentrations of fruit.

The Region

Red Rock Winery Reserve Merlot has a California appellation. By using a California appellation, our winemakers have the flexibility to source the highest quality fruit from California’s premier vineyards each year.

Winemaker Notes

The grapes for the Merlot were de-stemmed but not crushed, leaving about 20% whole berries. This “Partial Whole Berry Fermentation” method was used to enhance the varietal character of the finished wine. The grapes were then fermented on the skins for five to seven days at a temperature of 88° F. The entire blend underwent Malolactic Fermentation to add complexity to the aroma and flavor and to ensure stability in the finished wine. Throughout the aging process, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah, and Syrah were blended into the evolving wine to add complexity, nuance, richness and finesse. The final blend was bottle aged for two months to ensure a smooth, pleasing wine.

Tasting Notes

In Red Rock Winery Merlot, lush concentrations of black cherry, plum and boysenberry are complemented by soft, rounded tannins. Body and flavor are perfectly matched and exquisitely balanced, achieving a delicate harmony found in only the finest wines. Red Rock Winery Merlot is an excellent match for a wide range of foods, particularly herb-based dishes, pasta, grilled meats and goat cheese.

Finished Wine

Corvo Bianco

Corvo Bianco

Winemaker Notes

Corvo Bianco is made from Inzolia, Cataratto and Grecanico grapes harvested from Sicily's finest vineyards is a clear, straw yellow wine with brilliant greenish effects throughout. Behind a subtle and delicately fruity bouquet is a fresh and lively taste. Corvo Bianco is known for its harmonic, fruit taste, and for being consistent, silky, and possessing a wealth of character.

Clear and bright pale yellow colour with clean greenish highlights. Intense and delicate, fruity, Mediterranean, fresh, lively, fruity, pleasantly sourish, round, dry and well-bodied. Recommended with soup, legumes and vegetables, excellent with hors d’oeuvres and fish.

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean and Italy's largest region, has the fourth-largest population in the country. It had traditionally competed with Puglia for the title of Italy's largest wine producer, but recent emphasis on quality has reduced crop size, and now Sicily is clearly second to Puglia in wine production. Although cooperatives still make 75 percent of Sicilian wine, small private producers are on the rise; fifteen years ago, co-ops made 90 percent of the wine.

White wine production still exceeds red wine by nearly three to one -- influenced by the preponderance of fish and seafood in Sicilian cuisine.

Silverado Sangiovese

Silverado Sangiovese

Vintage Notes: Flooding kicked off the New Year in Napa Valley, which made for great news headlines, but did little damage to dormant vines, as seasonal cover crops stabilized soils in vineyards and rain continued late into spring. Gray skies and cool, wet weather delayed bud break by a few weeks, but also kept frost at bay. By early June, the sun came out and vines began to bloom and set fruit. In mid-July, a record-setting heat wave lasted about ten days. Whatever grapes may have been sunburned were removed during the normal post-veraison cluster thinning. Seasonal and somewhat cooler weather returned in August. The mild weather pattern continued throughout harvest, allowing for moderately paced and deliberate ripening and a long harvest period.

Winemaking Notes: Average harvest sugar was 27.2° Brix. After fermentation occurred, tanks were drained and pressed after a 12-day maceration. This wine averaged 11 months in 100 percent French oak barrels, 3% new.

Tasting Notes: Abundant aromas of perfectly ripe cherry, earth, vanilla, green tea and clove. Loaded with flavors of juicy cranberry fruit on the palate, and caramel on the finish.

Theater at the Center

Leading Ladies

Leading Ladies
February 19th – March 22nd, 2009

In this hilarious comedy by the author of LEND ME A TENOR and MOON OVER BUFFALO , two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren't nephews, but nieces! Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-petticoat in love with the old lady's vivacious niece, Meg, who's engaged to the local minister. Meg knows that there's a wide world out there, but it's not until she meets "Maxine and Stephanie" that she finally gets a taste of it.

Performance Times:
Wednesdays & Thursdays - 2:00 PM
Fridays - 8:00 PM
Saturdays - 8:00 PM
Sundays - 2:30 PM
Performances on select Thursday evenings and Friday and Saturday matinees.

Giovanni's and The Theatre at the Center are only minutes apart. Enjoy lunch at noon or dinner at six and have plenty of time to get to the theater.

Smoking Policy Changes

Please be advised that both of our main dining rooms are now non-smoking. Smoking is still permitted in the Lounge area. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

American Culinary Federation

Chef Tim Merkel is a member of the American Culinary Federation

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