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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Liquor department forces Harold’s to close BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor
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arold’s Cave Creek Corral ceased dine-in service after owner Danny Piacquadio says the Arizona Department of Liquor told him to voluntarily close its dining room or face a 60-day summary suspension. “To be honest, we have no idea,” Piacquadio said about the forced closure. “The governor’s executive order clearly states all 6 and 7 licenses whose primary business is selling alcohol shall close. Thirty-five years ago, we added a kitchen that’s 20% of our building. It’s never been a bar. We primarily sell food.” Harold’s Cave Creek Corral has held a Series 6 liquor license over the last 35 years of business, but total food sales average 55% to 60%, so Harold’s is primarily a restaurant, not a bar, he said. Piacquadio said he was caught off guard when the Arizona Department of Liquor forced Harold’s to close. “I will challenge anyone to say Harold’s
has not done it right from the start using CDC guidelines, the Maricopa County Health Department guidelines, the county and governor’s orders. We went above and beyond before we were closed down.” Piacquadio removed the barstools and closed the restaurant at 9 p.m. He voluntarily stopped offering live entertainment and kept the dance floor clear since June 29. Instead, Piacquadio put tables on the dance floor. “We also took the temperature of the staff when they came in,” he said. “We went above and beyond to be responsible.” Now, Harold’s has had to furlough 90% of its staff and go back to offering takeout service only.
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The Arizona Department of Liquor visited Harold’s at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4—a half hour before closing—and did a full inspection. The inspector observed the bar area had 15 people, and a portion of them
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34-year-old man was booked into Maricopa County Jail, charged with second-degree murder in the death of his mother in North Phoenix. Phoenix Police Department spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thompson said 69-year-old Nasra Mani was found deceased in her home in the 2400 block of West Oberlin
Way at 1:51 p.m. July 17. Nashwan Yousif was located and taken into custody on July 18. He was transported to Phoenix Police Department headquarters and interviewed by detectives, who developed probable cause. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call Phoenix Police Department Violent Crimes Bureau at 602-262-6141 or remain anonymous by calling Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.
Nashwan Yousif is charged with killing his mother, 69-year-old Nasra Mani. (Photo courtesy Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office)