Gino's (Italian restaurant, 540 State St.) (Q2397)
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Italian restaurant and pizzeria of the Gargano family at 540 State St., Madison
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Gino's (Italian restaurant, 540 State St.) |
Italian restaurant and pizzeria of the Gargano family at 540 State St., Madison |
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257-9022
15 May 1990
1995
26 May 1999
25 May 1995
16 August 1995
27 May 1996
1980
26 May 1998
30 March 1986
6 February 1988
3 June 1989
6 October 1985
4 October 1986
5 October 1986
7 October 1984
'5 blocks from the Capital': stuffed pizza, fettucine Alfredo and veal Romano with free delivery in 1995, and La Provenzale upstairs under the same ownership; the Gargano brothers' restaurant, licensed to Gargano Brothers Inc.
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1995 student guide: 'famous for its pizza. Upstairs, the continental La Scala…'; the 1995 license names Gargano Brothers, Inc., agent Stella Gargano.
Prager's 1989 history: Gino and Biagio Gargano started Giuseppe's in 1962 (deliveries until 5 a.m.); Gino opened his own 10-booth place across the street in 1963, Biagio Gargano's followed in 1964 and Peppino joined upstairs in 1974; Gino 'brought stuffed pizza to Madison more than a decade ago'. Stuffed pizza $9.45–$15.45 (45 minutes); delivery truck and free delivery over $7.95 by 1988.
1985 guide: 'Renowned Italian menu with superb stuffed pizza and lasagna. Also sandwiches and salads'; Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–12:30 a.m., Sun 4 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Stockinger (Oct 1986): 'a favorite haunt in Madison's student quarter for 19 years'; an upstairs bar called 'Old Friends' had been open since 1980; dinner 3 p.m.–12:15 a.m.
1963
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A year later, Gino branched out and opened his own place, a small 10-booth affair across the street from his current spot
1967
