Franchising
Artichoke Basille's to open 2nd Arizona store
January 28, 2021
Artichoke Basille's Pizza will open its second Arizona store in a Phoenix location this spring on North 16th Street with franchisees Keith Bolognese and Ron Marino, longtime friends of the brand's founders, pizzaiolos Francis Garcia and Sal Basille, a news release said. Bolognese and Marino are also behind the first Arizona store in Tempe.
The Phoenix menu will feature Artichoke's authentic New York slices and larger-than-life whole pies in 11 varieties, including signature styles like the namesake Artichoke Pie and Crab Pie. The 2,500-square-foot location pays homage to the brand's original outpost with an antique tin ceiling and exposed brick.
Unlike the Tempe restaurant, the indoor bar in Phoenix will feature more traditional touches with a wood back bar, lit glass shelving, wall-fixture beer taps and a marble bar top. Sliding windows will open to the street, and outdoor seating will be available on a 400-square-foot front patio.
"When I moved to Phoenix, I purposefully selected this area to live and become a part of this community," franchisee Ron Marino said in the release. "I quickly realized what a happening area this is, and felt that this community and neighborhood would embrace an Artichoke location, similar to the great reception we had in Tempe. I am thrilled to soon bring Artichoke Basille's Pizza to the area, and share our high-quality pizzas and larger-than-life slices with more of Arizona."
Eleven-year-old Artichoke Basille's Pizza has 15 locations nationwide in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Arizona and California, with units in varying stages of development across the country. The company is based in the New York City area.
