Margaritaville to Open in Phoenix Next Year

Post by **phjim** » November 11, 2006 6:49 am

The The Arizona Republic has an article on a new Margaritaville Cafe that will open in the Summer of 2007: "Buffett's Margaritaville Café coming to Valley"
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Laid-back songster Jimmy Buffett is bringing one of his Margaritaville Cafés to the massive shopping and entertainment plaza that opens in Glendale next week.

The two-story restaurant, which will feature patio seating and a balcony overlooking the center's $5 million Bellagio-like water fountain, is set to open next summer.

It's the island-themed chain's first entry into Arizona, and only its sixth location in the U.S. Others are based in Las Vegas, Orlando, New Orleans, Key West, Fla., and Myrtle Beach, S.C., with more based in the Caribbean and Mexico.

Known as Parrot Heads, Buffett fans can expect to find a range of tropical drinks and entrees, such as coconut shrimp and jerk chicken, at the Westgate restaurant.

Dan Leonard, president of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, said there are some natural tie ins between the restaurant and the nearby Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium.

“We feel there is a great crossover whether it's having a meal and a beer before the game, or listening to the band, sitting by the fountain and continuing the party afterwards,” he said.

Work crews unveiled a Margaritaville billboard at the development Thursday evening in the main plaza where the 20,000-square-foot restaurant will be located.

Jeffrey Hecht, spokesman for developer Ellman Cos., said Margaritaville would play a key role in the future success of the center, at Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue.

"This is an exclusive, exciting name brand coming to Westgate," he said. "It validates the type of project we're putting together and will serve as one of the center's entertainment anchors."
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Bwana Paul · Post by **Bwana Paul** » November 11, 2006 12:39 pm

Margaritaville Cafe is rumored to be coming to Miami, Florida and Boston, Massachusetts.

And Jimmy Buffett said he won't be opening these everywhere! Pssssh!

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » November 11, 2006 12:57 pm

Can Boise be that far behind?

Snowparrot · Post by **Snowparrot** » November 11, 2006 2:15 pm

or Ottawa?

Post by **SMLCHNG** » November 11, 2006 2:28 pm

Or Denver?

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » November 11, 2006 2:56 pm

RinglingRingling wrote:Can Boise be that far behind?

I'm good with that..

prrthd1987 · Post by **prrthd1987** » November 11, 2006 4:07 pm

Or Chicago?

Or Bemidji, MN?

VanillaGrl · Post by **VanillaGrl** » November 11, 2006 4:14 pm

How 'bout Galveston!!!

zydecoldsmobile · Post by **zydecoldsmobile** » November 12, 2006 11:20 am

As an Arizona resident, I say "HURRAY!!!"

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » November 12, 2006 11:25 am

zydecoldsmobile wrote:As an Arizona resident, I say "HURRAY!!!"

"And there was much rejoicing."

~Hippolyte~ · Post by **~Hippolyte~** » May 3, 2007 7:12 pm

Anybody hear anything new about this? How's construction coming down there? Any opening date rumors?....how about an opening month?

SOASOAS4 · Post by **SOASOAS4** » May 20, 2007 7:56 pm

When I was down there a few weeks ago, it didn't look like things here any further along than several months ago. I have searched but haven't found anything about an opening date. Sure looking forward to it though!!!

calypsogirl · Post by **calypsogirl** » May 21, 2007 12:57 am

I live here in the valley of the sun and hear many rumors on this...July seems to be mentioned a lot but then so does November....hurry up already!

Staredge · Post by **Staredge** » May 21, 2007 10:14 pm

WHAT ABOUT BAWL'MER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was that a little over the top??????

Pencil Thin (inactive) · Post by **Pencil Thin (inactive)** » May 23, 2007 11:35 am

I took a look at it a couple of days ago and it didn't look much different from the pictures someone had posted on here a few months ago. I hope they are doing a lot of work on the inside of the bldg. right now

The location is pretty cool though. It's right over by the new football stadium in an outdoor mall type of area. I'm pretty sure it will be constantly packed to the gills.

~Hippolyte~ · Post by **~Hippolyte~** » May 23, 2007 1:41 pm

Pencil Thin wrote:I took a look at it a couple of days ago and it didn't look much different from the pictures someone had posted on here a few months ago.

what, did you fly down there for an inspection or something??
Or is Google Earth really that good?? Can't use it at work, so I don't know, could the satellite images be updated that often?

citcat · Post by **citcat** » May 23, 2007 1:49 pm

or Memphis or Nashville ????

Hey Jimmy peeps.....they are building a huge pier/complex in Memphis, calling it the "Beale Street Pier". I have an excellent idea (especially since several songs on the last cd talk about Memphis):

check into having a restaurant THERE !!!!

It's on the RIVER, overlooking it and down there at the end of Beale Street. Perfect place if ever I saw it.

citcat · Post by **citcat** » May 23, 2007 1:50 pm

citcat wrote:or Memphis or Nashville ????

Hey Jimmy reps.....they are building a huge pier/complex in Memphis, calling it the "Beale Street Pier". I have an excellent idea (especially since several songs on the last cd talk about Memphis):

check into having a restaurant THERE !!!!

It's on the RIVER, overlooking it and down there at the end of Beale Street. Perfect place if ever I saw it.

citcat · Post by **citcat** » May 23, 2007 1:51 pm

sorry, I was so excited I posted it twice.

Pencil Thin (inactive) · Post by **Pencil Thin (inactive)** » May 28, 2007 6:23 pm

~Hippolyte~ wrote:
Pencil Thin wrote:I took a look at it a couple of days ago and it didn't look much different from the pictures someone had posted on here a few months ago.
what, did you fly down there for an inspection or something??
Or is Google Earth really that good?? Can't use it at work, so I don't know, could the satellite images be updated that often?

The wife and I and the little eraser were down in the PHX for about 5 days to visit some family. I dug around for as much info as I could get, but everyone just kept saying Summer 2007

. I do have all my people down in Phoenix on the prowl for info, and will pass along if I hear anything before the rest of you.

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Margaritaville to Open in Phoenix Next Year

Margaritaville to Open in Phoenix Next Year

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Can't tell