Father’s Day 2011: Avondale, Goodyear & Litchfield Park

Still searching for a special spot to take dad on Father’s Day this year? We’ve got you covered!

We’ve highlighted some of our favorite Father’s Day events and menus specials, casual and formal, around the Valley to make your planning a little easier. Check out the happenings in Avondale, Goodyear & Litchfield Park:

*Reservations are highly recommended.

Avondale:

• NYPD Pizza | Free Appetizer | Sunday all day | Price varies

Stop in at any one of the 10 Valley NYPD Pizza locations for dad to enjoy $.99 Domestic Drafts and a free small plate appetizer. Choose from Wings, Spinach Dip, Bruschetta or Crispy Zucchini Sticks (Dine in only. Limit 2 per dad). Also, their usual Sunday special will be offered: A 16” cheese pizza and your choice of a large Greek salad or a dozen wings for $18.99 (Carry out or delivery only). For more info, visit aznypdpizza.com. 1619 North Dysart Road.

Goodyear:

• Black Bear Diner | Dinner Special | Sunday 11am-10pm | $12.99

Head to Black Bear Diner to enjoy a Father’s Day Prime Rib Dinner – 10oz. cut with two sides and a choice of soup or salad. For more info, visit blackbeardiner.com. Reservations are not accepted. 980 N. Dysart Road.

Litchfield Park:

• Litchfield’s at The Wigwam | Dinner | Sunday 5:30pm-9:30pm | $39

Father’s Day evening, celebrate with a three-course farm fresh dinner at Litchfield’s, The Wigwam new signature farm-to-table restaurant. With a special menu just for Father’s Day, Dads can start with their choice of local Arizona beer, select a farmer’s market salad or pan-friend oysters for their appetizer and choose an entrée of wood-fired baby back ribs smothered in Four Peaks stout BBQ sauce served with organic sweet potato fries and baby corn, or sage-crusted prime rib served with Maker’s Mark au jus, horseradish mashed potatoes and buttered spinach. For dessert, indulge in a slice of Four Peaks chocolate cake served with salted caramel sauce. This special Father’s Day menu is available for $39 per person from 5:30-9pm. For more info, visit wigwamresort.com. Call 623-935-3811 for reservations. 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard in Litchfield Park.

• Red Allen’s at The Wigwam | Breakfast | Sunday 6:30am-noon | $18

From 6:30am – noon on Sunday, The Father’s Day Grillin’ and Chillin’ Breakfast at Red Allen’s will treat Dad to a scrumptious breakfast brunch buffet overlooking The Wigwam’s spectacular golf course fairways. Featuring buffet-style favorites with a twist like crunchy French toast with citrus syrup and pepper jack biscuits and gravy, chef-attended action stations will also offer made-to-order steak and eggs featuring shallot and thyme marinated flat iron steaks with a Guinness demi sauce and cooked-to-order omelets. Price is $18 for adults, $7 for children and free for kids under the age of 5. For more info, visit wigwamresort.com. Call 623-935-3811 for reservations.  300 E. Wigwam Boulevard in Litchfield Park.

*Looking for a last-minute gift for Father’s Day? Check out Local Dines for restaurant gift cards at half price. Choose from some of the best restaurants in the Valley. Visit LocalDines.com to learn more.