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2009 Business of the Year

Recognizing excellence in local businesses

Papa G's Pizza
"Owners want to WOW their patrons"

About the Business of the Year Award

The City Council honors local businesses
that add value to our community by:

  • investing in the City
  • caring for their customers
  • caring for our community
  • getting involved!

Congratulations to...Papa G's Pizza!

Papa G's wows pizza fans
Owners Gilbert Darmofal and Chris Ginter
Papa G's opened in 2008 on the west end of the City, fronting the busy SR-74 on Riverside Drive. These guys have a heart for the people of Lake Elsinore that is as big as their giant 24" pizza.

They accepted the risks of starting their own pizza restaurant during an economic slump, but that hasn't deterred them from working with local schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, youth sports and charitable organizations by giving a helping hand with fundraisers that revolve around great food and great atmosphere.

Both Gil and Chris come from construction backgrounds and their craftsmanship shows inside the completely remodeled dining area, game rooms and kitchen, which they completed themselves.

The spacious plate glass dining room has a panoramic view down to the lake, while inside, diners are treated to great food and a cozy pub like atmosphere with walls of brick veneer, salad bar, LCD TV displays, a private game room for Nintendo Wii fans, standard video arcade games and lots of seating for families and groups.

Make no mistake about it: this is a family friendly restaurant and there is nothing ordinary about Gil and Chris's approach to serving spectacular pizza dishes at reasonable prices.

View of Papa G's main dining room

 
Their "BBQ Chicken Pizza" is a house specialty. Loyal customers know that Gil and Chris eagerly accept challenges from patrons to "come up with something unique." That's one reason customers keep coming back.

Papa G's co-owners Gil Darmofal and Chris Ginter

The City of Lake Elsinore congratulates Gil and Chris for giving Lake Elsinore an extra special restaurant from two guys who are giving back to their community in extraordinary ways. 

Papa G's is open Monday through Friday and on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday hours are from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Delivery is available after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

View of Papa G's located on Riverside Drive Papa G's Pizza
31361 Riverside Drive
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
PH (951) 674-4842
http://www.papagspizza.net


Congratulations to Papa G's Pizza, City of Lake Elsinore's Business of the Year!

Presented by the City Council on Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Last updated: 4/19/2010 5:47:01 PM