johnnies wrote:I just drove by Armand's pizzeria in Elmwood park. A handwritten sign in the window says "thanks for 53 years". I thought it also mentioned to look for them an other locations. After calling their Elmwood park location, I heard a curt message indicating that the location was closed and to try their Elmhurst and St. Charles location. Does anyone have any insight into this development. 53 years at one location, and not much of an exit. After eating this pizza for about 42 years I am in shock.
TRIPOWER wrote:St charles is closed, and i really didnt think much of there pizza after eating it for about 30 years.
johnnies wrote:Closing up shop after 53 years makes me wonder if something else drove this decsion. Changing demographics I am not sure about. Pizza places in Chicago thrive in pretty much every location. I think perhaps the sign offering the building and lot next door for sale may be the reason--selling property is an easier way to make money than rolling out pizza.
TRIPOWER wrote:St charles is closed, and i really didnt think much of there pizza after eating it for about 30 years.
Muttster wrote: It saddened me when Biancalanna's went "Banquets" also.
Cogito wrote:Panther, do you know how long they have been open?
Panther in the Den wrote:Cogito wrote:Panther, do you know how long they have been open?
Nope. Just heard from My Bride who brought home a menu from one of her co-workers.
Doesn't sound like things are going well though. They have a menu from this location available online (identical to my copy) and you can scratch the sandwiches.
Also heard the place is small with only 4 tables.
I am going to give the pizza a try sometime.
Panther in the Den wrote:Cogito wrote:Panther, do you know how long they have been open?
Nope. Just heard from My Bride who brought home a menu from one of her co-workers.
Doesn't sound like things are going well though. They have a menu from this location available online (identical to my copy) and you can scratch the sandwiches.
Also heard the place is small with only 4 tables.
I am going to give the pizza a try sometime.
The Food Diva wrote:What makes you say that it doesn't sound like things are going well if you haven't been there?
Panther in the Den wrote:The Food Diva wrote:What makes you say that it doesn't sound like things are going well if you haven't been there?
I am sorry! I was under the impression that they had been open a while and decided to remove the sandwiches from the menu.
I have also heard that the pizza is most excellent (from reputation and recent reports)! I am eager to give it a try.
Cogito wrote:For $30, I can order the same thing from other local spots, get better food, and pocket a ten spot.
Santander wrote:Cogito wrote:For $30, I can order the same thing from other local spots, get better food, and pocket a ten spot.
I would love your picks for pizza in the greater OPRF/FP/EP area, Cogito - I can't find anything consistent (other than Freddy's, of course, but which closes early), and am now officially done with Salerno's. Closest thing to good are flatbreads at Marion Street and Trattoria 225, neither of which deliver.
I'll definitely give Armand's a try to better educate myself on options north and west of me.
Panther in the Den wrote:Also I did ask about the sandwiches and they are permanently off of the menu but the meatball might return.