When you venture down west of Hoyne, the scene on Division Street starts to taper off a bit. That’s why we were really excited to hear that Armand’s Pizzeria Express will be coming to 2121 W. Division, in the storefront space that was formerly Funkshion, a fashion boutique. (And neighbors to Eye Candy Optics, Wicker Basket Cafe and North Coast Video.)
The spot will be an express version of the original Armand’s Pizzeria, which got its start in Elmwood Park and has since expanded to North Center, Arlington Heights and Naperville. It’s main specialty is pizza, but there’s also a full menu of soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches and desserts, for dine in, carry out or delivery.
Co-owner Nick Dizonno says they haven’t started construction yet aside from clearing out the old space, but they’re gearing up to bring in a 9,000-pound stone pizza oven to make the old-world pies. In the traditional Italian style, the “Pizza Novas” will have extra thin crust and extra virgin olive oil in place of tomato sauce, but there will also be thin crust and pan pizzas as well.
Though Dizonno says he expects the counter-service spot to have a large delivery and carry-out focus, there will be a handful of tables inside and a sidewalk patio for those who want to grab pizza by the slice. Since it won’t be open late-night or serve alcohol, it should be a nice family-friendly addition to the street and will add to the lively sidewalk presence, too.
Armand’s Pizzeria Express will start its hiring process in about a month, so if you know anyone in the neighborhood who is looking, tell them to stop by and say hi.
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