

Originally from Queens, Ziegler helped develop the restaurant's foldable, greasy pizza to bring a little taste of the Big Apple to Phoenix. Greg Ziegler, co-founder of NYPD Pizza, helped the partners with Ziggy's recipes. Guests also can enjoy their pizza in Stardust Pinbar while they wait for their turn at the games. Ziggy’s is designed to be a casual, fast spot to grab a slice while waiting in line for a show or to pick up a pie on your way home. What is Ziggy's pizza?Īlthough slightly hidden around the corner from the main Van Buren building, the bright red umbrellas draw diners from the concert venue or street to the pizzeria.

“The venue is busy many nights a year, so we thought we’d create something that would complement the Van Buren,” Woodbury says. Tucker Woodbury, along with Ariel Bracamonte and Phoenix developer Chuckie Duff, partnered to bring the project to life. Ziggy’s is open to the public now Stardust Pinbar will open its doors to the public on Monday, August 12. The pair of establishments, Ziggy’s and Stardust, offer pizza and pinball right around the corner from the popular downtown Phoenix music venue’s entrance. Now they can grab a New York-style slice and keep playing all night long at the Van Buren’s two new additions. What many do not know is that there is a hidden poker room under the restaurant that was a speakeasy in the 1920s and is still used today on occasion.View Gallery: Ziggy's in downtown Phoenix: Inside the arcade and pizza restaurantĬorrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article misstated the first name of one of the owners, Tucker Woodbury.Įven pinball wizards have to eat. Lon's at the Hermosa Inn has a vast history and good times by Arizona Residents.
#HIDDEN SPEAKEASY IN PHOENIX SERIES#

Prohibition has ended long ago, but that does not mean that you can enjoy some amazing speakeasies here in Phoenix. A speakeasy got its roots during prohibition, where you had to speak softly while enjoying cocktails in a hidden secret bar. When it comes to cool and fun nightlife in Phoenix, there is nothing better than a speakeasy.
