The changing of the season always brings something new to the city, and in the culinary pockets of Tucson, more than a handful of new restaurants have sprouted up.
On top of that, there have been a few thirst-quenching additions, whether that be a reopening of a business that had been closed for nearly a year or certain spots that have blossomed into more than one location.
So, in case you missed it, here are a few places that have opened within the past couple of months — specifically in May and June 2021. Also, it’s always nice to refresh the memory, much like the feeling you inherit when trying something new.
Bella’s Gelato Shoppe
2648 E. Speedway Blvd.
Photo courtesy of Bella’s Gelato Shoppe on Facebook
With the extreme heat cookin’ up the streets of Tucson, this grand opening couldn’t come at a better time. Bella’s Gelato Shoppe, which originally debuted as a food truck, is opening up its brick-and-mortar location at 2648 E. Speedway Blvd on Friday, July 2.
Although, if you want to head into the shop earlier, it’ll be open on weekends with limited hours from now until the grand opening celebration. …read more.
Dillinger Brewing Company
402 E. Ninth St.
Photo courtesy of Dillinger Brewing Company
The historic spot was originally built as a bakery called the Royal Bakery in the early part of the 1900s. The Coronado Hotel was built around it, and most recently housed The Coronet for five years.
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