ComputerGuy Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Wednesday night a number of us got a WhatsApp message from Giovannie's son Christian, saying Giovanni had died. Edit: was just told pneumonia. While I've never been fond of his food, I've certainly followed him to every one of the locations he's been at over the last 20 years, and he was a likeable guy to most of us. My Mom believed he could do no wrong, and he knew how and when to turn on the charm. He did tell a friend the day before that he was too sick to go to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 This makes me sad. A well-known local character, part of the community and woven into its mythology is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiko Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 DEP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 A smile and a kind word for everybody. We need more like him, not fewer. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogirl Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Sorry to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 I wasn't fond of his food but he was always very accommodating to us. We too have followed him around as he opened new restaurants. I am so sorry for his family and for the loss we are all feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 I haven't seen Giovannie in maybe 10 or 15 years and vaguely remember that he was perhaps middle aged. About how old was he? I am trying to better remember him. Sorry if that sounds in bad taste to ask I sure hope not. That is not my intention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Giovanni was 79. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 I very much enjoyed Giovanni's food and was a regular at each and everyone of his restaurants. Rest in Peace Giovanni and keep on cooking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderspoc Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 We will miss him When i arrived on October 2, 2018 about 4:30PM to our rental in Birds of Paradise condos. We finished unpacking about 7 PM. We where hungry. We took a walk over to nearby Plaza behind the old Pemex, and Giovanni's restaurant was open, He gave a warm greeting, welcomes us to Ajijic and wonderful food. We made us very happy the evening with his kind joyful welcome, We had been driving for three days from Phoenix, Arizona. We were tired, and it felt great to meet happy vibrant kind man like Giovanni, I will remember that moment as long as I live. He was the first person to welcome us to our new home. We will never forget his wonderful smile. We have dined 6 times in his new restaurant that he just opened O Shante in west Ajijic and shared this story with him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Years ago, after dining at one of Giovanni's restaurants, we were watching a Guadalajara TV station, after going to bed, and there was Giovanni, on a late night cooking show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothernewbie Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Wondering why some feel they need to say they "didn't like his food?" Seems as though a "sorry to hear that" would be sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevalerieleigh Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 I'm so very sad to read this news. My husband and I have always enjoyed Giovanni, his charm, charisma, food and such a kind man. My heart goes out to his family as they mourn the loss of this sweet man. My husband's mother was from Italy and he always enjoyed speaking Italian with Giovanni. Rest in peace, sweet friend. Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine1 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 We followed Giovanni from one endeavor to another, the first one being in Upper La Floresta about 20 years ago. He was so engaging and charming and even had the opportunity to watch his cooking show on Azteca TV. Even with his businesses coming and going, he seemed to maintain a very positive attitude. He will be missed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafemediterraneo Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Ate at his Tratoria ajijic in 1992. It was the first time we had tender beef in Mexico. Sorry to hear of his demise, best wishes to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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