Eat. Watch. Listen. That's a pretty loose catch-all phrase that sums up Giordano Bros.

For some folks, the "shop" is their go-to lunch spot. For others, we're a pit stop for a beer on their way home from work or a place to see their game. For others, we're an evening destination for dinner and a place to hear local music. For the hung over, we're a Saturday morning miracle cure. For ex-Pittsburghers, we're a connection to home. And for some people, we are all of the above.

When we were deciding to open Giordano Bros. back in 2004, we always knew we wanted to create a neighborhood place. A little hang-out...where you could sit around and watch a game, listen to good tunes, have a beer and get something tasty and inexpensive to eat. Somewhere you could come with a group of friends or by yourself and feel equally as confortable. A place where you could talk and laugh or yell at the TV if needed. We always felt that's a pretty simple way to have a good time. And we hoped there were other people who probably felt the same way.

Thanks to everyone who really helped us carve out a little corner in North Beach.

In 2011, we were fortunate to find another little corner, this time in the Mission, where a new Giordano Bros. opened its doors in August with limited evening hours, and will fully open in September.

We'll see you at the "shop"!!!

Allison, Jeff, Sadie, Bo and Adam