west valley
Volume 29 Issue 40 Goodyear, AZ
July 18, 2018
Business Briefcase
ByConnorDziawura
IN THE BIZ
Hello, readers, and thanks for stopping by for another ‘rousing edition of Business Briefcase. There’s not much to start with this time around, so I’m going to jump right into it. I was asked about a potential new restaurant in Litchfield Park just before the conclusion of 2017, and I just now finally have confirmation. Aside from some other chamber and networking events, I’ll also mention the highly requested WinCo Foods, slated for Goodyear. But don’t get your hopes up – there’s still going to be some waiting for details on this front. Here’s the news! First, as I mentioned, I have a new development; and a long-awaited one at that! I received an inquiry last December regarding the old Blue Sushi in Litchfield Park, as the reader was wondering what changes the space was undergoing. Well – my mouth is watering and I haven’t even told you yet – Papa Paul’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta is open in Litchfield Park, at the aforementioned location. Councilman Peter Mahoney owns the joint, which has an absolutely hunger-inducing menu. One quick glance at the list reveals starters that range from classic bruschetta to goat cheese-stuffed peach or eggplant caprese. For salads you can go as simple as Caesar (not that simple’s
a bad thing) or as extravagant as blackened salmon and roasted veggie. And don’t even get me started on all the pizzas. But when all’s said and done, you can finish your meal off with a delicious dessert like raspberry panna cotta or tiramisu, just to mention a couple options. Beers, wines and cocktails are also on deck! Located at 118 N. Old Litchfield Road, Papa Paul’s is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For more info, including a more in-depth menu, visit facebook.com/ papapaulslitchfieldpark. On the subject of long-awaited developments – and what you’ve probably been waiting for since I mentioned it at the top of the column – I have received quite a few inquiries about the planned WinCo Foods in Goodyear, so I’ll get that out of the way. Unfortunately, calls and emails to WinCo’s representatives over the months have yielded no results, as representatives have not responded to West Valley View’s requests for comment. So, I have also checked in with the city’s Economic Development (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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Papa Paul’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta is now open in Litchfield Park. (Photo courtesy Papa Paul’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta)
Department on numerous occasions and am still awaiting final plan approval before I can give firm details. Until that happens, I have no further information to divulge on the WinCo or other proposed businesses at the southwest corner of McDowell Road and Pebble Creek Parkway. Moving along, there will be a free vendor expo in Avondale. From 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 26, stop by Main Event Entertainment, 10315 W. McDowell Road. This will be an excellent opportunity for locals looking to network and find out more about local businesses who are participating. Local business owners will have tables to showcase products or services, while door prizes and drawings will be available. It’s OK to bring kids, too, as Main Event has plenty of entertaining activities (though they’re not included
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