Former owner of Lower East Side establishment Giovanni’s. Son Sal Safina later reopened the restaurant at 1033 N. Old World Third St. in October 2015 with the elder Safina as the operator and co-owner.

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Safina Brings Modern Italian Cuisine to East Town

Safina Brings Modern Italian Cuisine to East Town

Run by longtime Milwaukee restaurateurs, new eatery had soft opening in early June.

Italian Restaurant Planned For East Town

Italian Restaurant Planned For East Town

Safina's would be run by former Giovanni's owners, offering casual dining with Sicilian favorites.

Bar Exam: Up-Down Milwaukee Is Arcade Heaven
Bar Exam

Up-Down Milwaukee Is Arcade Heaven

Brady St. bar has 60 vintage arcade games, 59 beers on tap, great views and loud vibe.

Now Serving: Bay View Loses Pizza, Gains Ceviche

Contribution to Tony Zielinski of $50

Now Serving: Bay View Loses Pizza, Gains Ceviche

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $100

Now Serving: Bay View Loses Pizza, Gains Ceviche
Now Serving

Bay View Loses Pizza, Gains Ceviche

Pepi's Pizza will move from Howell Ave. to Brady Street and C-Viche will open on KK.

Giovanni’s Italian restaurant to reopen downtown Oct. 1
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Giovanni’s Italian restaurant to reopen downtown Oct. 1

It’s Comedy Cafe’s last weekend before moving to 3rd St., where Giovanni’s will open
Comedy Cafe moves into Tutto (soon to be Giovanni’s) on Old World Third
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Comedy Cafe moves into Tutto (soon to be Giovanni’s) on Old World Third

Plenty of Horne: Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?
Plenty of Horne

Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?

Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.

Plenty of Horne: The City’s New “Social Network for Neighbors”
Plenty of Horne

The City’s New “Social Network for Neighbors”

National social networking platform Nextdoor.com hopes to connect every neighborhood in town.

Plenty of Horne: Giovanni’s Sale Complete
Plenty of Horne

Giovanni’s Sale Complete

It took a number of months, but the sale of Giovanni's Restaurant was finally consummated on September 7th, 2006.