It’s just some extra weeks till famed West Highland pizza parlor Pizza Alley will as soon as once more open its doorways. Because it closed in December 2023, the restaurant, at 3499 W. thirty second Ave., has been sorely missed and has skilled a couple of false begins on its method again to life.
Previous to the closure, it had been serving the neighborhood since 1976.
The reopening additionally comes with new possession. The earlier proprietor, Paul Sargeant LLC, bought the enterprise in 2021, however later closed the joint as a result of a “mechanical subject,” in response to an indication that was posted on the door in late 2023.
Pizza Alley by no means reopened, nevertheless, and Sargent was later sued by the Colorado Division of Income for again taxes. Colorado Neighborhood Media additionally reported final September that provider Shamrock Meals had sued Sargent over unpaid payments.
In April 2024, Denver-area restaurateur Khagendra Gurung, proprietor of neighboring Indian and Nepalese restaurant Himchuli, took over the house and started renovations; Gurung owns a second Himchuli location within the River North Artwork District and Mazevo Mediterranean Eatery, at 3961 Tennyson St.
Although he’s put in new kitchen tools (together with a brand new hood), added new furnishings, and modernized the look, most the whole lot else must be acquainted to prospects.
“Proper now, we’re attempting to maintain it the identical and hoping it should entice the identical clientele,” stated Jordan Thompson, a former supervisor who might be returning to the function. Followers can rejoice in figuring out that objects just like the Alley Particular, with pepperoni, meatballs, sausage, inexperienced peppers, black olives, onions, mushrooms, and additional cheese, will return to the menu unscathed.
Over the many years, Pizza Alley amassed a big following. “We had numerous regulars. We had one man from Brooklyn who would order from us actually on daily basis,” Thompson stated.
“It was a household environment,” added Brianna Thompson, Jordan’s spouse and fellow former supervisor. She can even be returning to launch Pizza Alley’s newest section.
The staff is assured that regardless of the interim, Pizza Alley will quickly be again to its former glory. “Numerous individuals need Pizza Alley to be open over there,” stated Gurung.
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