I want to apologize for leaving off a business in my list of those firms that opened for business in Fountain Hills in 1972 in my last column.
Stanâs Beef âNâ Burgers had a groundbreaking ceremony, and construction began on Fountain Hillsâ first restaurant in December 1972.
Located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Shea and Saguaro boulevards, the restaurantâs menu had a variety of hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and breakfast items.
The business was later sold to Omer Appelwick. He changed the menu and added a second dining room with a fine dining menu and second floor to the building with more fine dining and views. Appelwickâs became a popular restaurant that attracted customers from Scottsdale.