The co-owners of the now-closed Teakwoods Tavern & Grills in Chandler and Gilbert have been sentenced to jail time and ordered to pay more than $3 million in restitution and fines for failing to pay taxes.
George Krotonsky was sentenced to one and a half years in the Arizona Department of Corrections, followed by seven years of probation. He also was ordered to pay $1,974,569.16 to the Arizona Department of Revenue and a fine of $100,000.
Aubrey Sturdivant was sentenced to nine months in Maricopa County Jail and seven years of probation. She was ordered to pay $1,052,616.31 in restitution and a fine of $100,000.
Krotonsky and Aubrey Sturdivant were indicted in 2021 for failure to pay transaction privilege tax and withholding income tax along with failing to file the corresponding returns from 2013-2019.
The Chandler Teakwoods closed in 2020, followed by the Gilbert one in 2021.
Today’s Cinco de Mayo specials around the Valley
La Ristra (Chandler and Gilbert): Parking lot parties; happy hour all day; outdoor bar and seating; jalapeno-eating contest (6 p.m. at Chandler); tequila and beer promotions; tequila ice luge; live music; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants (four Valley locations): $6 margaritas; $4 Mexican draft beers; $30 chips and dips to-go packs; $5 gift card with the purchase of every $10 gift card today or Saturday.
Recreo Cantina (Chandler): $10 early-bird admission; cashless event; taco stands; mango cart; raffles; DJs and live music; 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m.
Ghett Yo’ Taco (Chandler): Two-day party today and Saturday; $25 adult admission each day (includes a beer or margarita) and $5 admission for kids 7-17 each day; taco-eating contest; live music; VIP lounge; kids zone; 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Pedal Haus Brewery (three Valley locations): $7 house margaritas, $7 Marg Gartens (a mix of margarita and Pedal Haus sourgarten beer), $5 Pedal Haus Mexican Amber beers; and $5 Micheladas until 7 p.m.
STK Steakhouse (Scottsdale): $5 Don Julio, Volcan, Patron, Espolon, or Milagro shots; $5 beef tacos; $5 tuna tacos; $25 Cincora Anejo shots.
RnR Gastropub (Scottsdale): Extended patio; interactive outdoor taco shop; $10 Patron Ranch Waters; live music.
Mavrix (Scottsdale): $5 margaritas; $5 Taco Trios; $15 Mexican beer buckets.
The Mission (Scottsdale): $18 Corrido Burritos.
Sushi Roku (Scottsdale): $18 Muerte Por Wasabi cocktail.
Diego Pops (Scottsdale): Parking lot party; tequila samplings; DJs; 10 a.m.-2 a.m.
Salt and Lime (Scottsdale): Also a nine-year anniversary party; pinata-lined archway; $9 Sonoran hot dogs; $9 specialty cocktails.
Kitsune Brewing (Phoenix): Taco food truck; tapping of margarita sour Kitsuneville; live music; noon-2 a.m.
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex (nine Valley locations): $2.89 street tacos; $27.99-$29.99 family meal boxes.
Black Angus Steakhouse (four Valley locations): All-day happy hour; $8.50 Messy Micheladas; live music.
Someburros (12 Valley locations): $3 off margaritas.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina (three Valley locations): $25 beer buckets; special cocktail menu; live music.
Twin Peaks offers Kentucky Derby specials
🏇🏼 All five Twin Peaks sports bars in the Valley will celebrate the Kentucky Derby with drink specials Saturday and Sunday, including $4.50 Jack Daniel’s Flavors, $5 hard seltzers, $6 sangria, $6 Maker’s Mark Kentucky mules, $6 Crown Royal Regal Apple mules, $9 Woodford Sours, and $9 Bulleit Blackberry Smashes.
