In his ten years at Cafe' Giovanni, Chef Duke LoCicero has been bringing worldwide attention to New Orleans Cuisine. Born and raised in New Orleans, "Chef Duke" has been a part of the restaurant scene since he was thirteen. At eighteen he enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. After his apprenticeship he worked throughout the United States, gaining experience with a variety of cuisine's that have undoubtedly influenced the blend of flavors that characterize Chef Duke's creations at Cafe' Giovanni. The Sea Ketch in New Jersey, The Brownstone in Houston, Joey's in Baton Rouge, and the Royal Orleans were just a few of his ports of call. While at the Brownstone, Chef Duke was appointed Executive Chef for the private parties at the "Houston Economic Summit". Here he prepared dinner for President George Bush, Prime Minister Thatcher, President Mitterand and others.

Cafe' Giovanni is happy to provide banquet and private dining facilities for up to 300 guests. Several private rooms are also available. For more information please contact Michele Caswell at 504-491-7952.

Awards and Accolades

• USA Chef of the Year from the American Tasting Institute on April 23 at Carneige Hall in New York. 2002
• La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner, Napa Valley, California Sellout Crowd March 10, 2001
• American Tasting Award 2001
• Legends Restaurant, New Orleans Int'l Airport, Inaugural Chef 
  2000/2001
• Louisiana Gold Culinary Classic Competition Gold Medal, Duck Category 2001
• Best Ambiance as voted by the readers of Where Magazine 
  2000
• Chef of the Year, America Culinary Federation New Orleans Chapter 2000
• Where Magazine's Visitor's Choice Awards 2000
• Wine Spectator Magazine "Award of Excellence" 1999
• Chef 2000 Award 1991-1998
• Master Taster Award 1996, 1997, 1998
• Where Magazine's," Peoples Choice Awards" Best Italian Restaurant 1997, First Place
• Big Brothers, Big Sisters, "Chile Cook Off" 1997 Second Place, 1998 First Place
• First Place Louisiana Culinary Classic 1997, Silver Metal "Salad Category", Gold Metal "Dessert Category"
• Rated Five stars by Tom Fitzmorris
• Celebrity Chef Cook Off 1996, 1997
• Where Magazine's, "People's Choice Awards"
• Best Restaurant 1996, Third Place
• American Pork Council "Taste of Excellence" 1996, 1997 First Place