Krispy Kreme is opening its newest Tucson shop Tuesday and to celebrate, 120 customers will have the chance to win a dozen free doughnuts each month for a year.Β
The new shop, on the southwest side at 1090 W. Irvington Road, near Interstate 19, will offer more than dozen types of doughnuts, including its classic original glazed.Β
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 8, through Sunday, Feb. 13, 120 customers will be randomly selected to receive a "Celebration Dozen Ticket," good for one free dozen original glazed doughnuts every month for a year.Β
βWe are excited to expand our footprint in the Tucson community and look forward to serving our new neighbors,β said Kurt Kuyper, president of WKS Krispy Kreme.
The 3,505 square-foot shop is open seven days a week, 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.Β
Tucson is home to one other Krispy Kreme shop at 5621 E. Broadway, near Craycroft Road.
The new location is easily accessible to nearly 206,000 residents and a strong daytime population of nearly 212,000 employees within a 5-mile radius, a news release said. The adjacent Spectrum shopping center is home to national retailers including Target, Home Depot, Harkins Theatres, JCPenney, PetSmart, Michaels, Old Navy and Best Buy. The Landing has secured tenants including In-N-Out Burger, Hobby Lobby, Planet Fitness, Eegeeβs, Chick-fil-A, First Watch and Oreganoβs, among others.
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The Delta
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The Delta, 135 S. 6th Ave., was recently opened downtown by the same team behind the Southern-inspired restaurant, The Parish.
In addition to signature cocktails like the "Mississippi Lane" and "Phoebe Down South," The Delta's grill menu features giant fried chicharrones, savory popcorn dishes, pork belly skewers, seafood and dessert.Β
Flora's Market Run
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Floraβs Market Run moved into the former Rincon Market spot on Sixth Street at Tucson Boulevard last year.
Flora's Market Run, 2513 E. Sixth St., is part grocery store, part restaurant and features a sushi bar, produce from local Tucson farmers, a cafe and a deli that will provide you the perfect cuts of meat to make an Instagram-worthyΒ charcuterie board.Β
El Mezquite Grill and Taqueria
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The confit of pata de pato, or duck confit, $24, is paired with potatoes, plantains and bacon.Β
El Mezquite Grill and Taqueria, 280 S. Church Ave., and itsΒ gourmet Mexican, Spanish and French dishesΒ can be foundΒ downtown at the new DoubleTree Hilton next door toΒ the Tucson Convention Center.
Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe
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Buendiaβs poblano pepper is stuffed with a fresh green corn tamale.
Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe opened two months ago atΒ 2530 N. First Ave., where the now-closed Asian Sofrito used to operate.
Buendia's breakfast and lunch menus feature a range of burritos, huevos rancheros, nopales, tacos, soup, seafood, and vegetarian and vegan-friendly options.
Meyer Avenue Cafe
UpdatedMeyer Avenue Cafe, opened Sept. 20, 2021 on the same property as the Coronet and Nightjar, offers reimagined brunch staples, pastries, and an array of coffee and other beverages.Β
The attached Mercantile,Β 353 S. Meyer Ave.,Β offers homemade goods and gifts, including beer and wine selections.Β
Little Love Burger
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TheΒ BarBQtie at Little Love Burger includes swiss and cheddar, bacon, tomato, arugula, pickled onion and barbecue sauce.
Downtown Tucson welcomed Little Love BurgerΒ last fall atΒ 312 E. Congress St.
The restaurant, brought to us by the minds behind Playground Bar & Lounge and Hub, opened in October in the former Diablo Burger location.
In addition to burgers, the menu here offers hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and a full breakfast menu.
Buena Vida
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This luchador-themed spot at 919 N. Stone Ave. had its grand opening last August, complete with a car show and live wrestling.
Buena Vida's menu offers a variety of tortas, loaded "Lucha Fries," Sonoran dogs, and salads with a Mexican cuisine-inspired twist. They have indoor and patio seating and offer carry out as well.Β
Transplant Pizza
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Transplant, a Detroit-inspired pizzeria has opened next door to Craft, A Modern Drinkery taproom on East Speedway.
This pizzeria "born in Tucson, inspired by Detroit" at 4603 E. Speedway Blvd. comes from the minds of William and Travis Miller, the brothers behind Tucson's Serial Grillers.Β
The duo opened the doors of Transplant PizzaΒ last summer next to Craft, A Modern Drinkery, a taproom which they also run.Β
PerchΓ© No Italian Bistro
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Krissy and Bruno Girardi reopened the space that once housed CaffΓ© Milano as PerchΓ© No, which means βwhy not?β in Italian. The Girardis say they fell in love with Tucson while on a cross-country road trip.
Meaning "why not?" in Italian, Perche' No opened last fall in the former Caffé Milano space downtown at 46 W. Congress St.
Some of the new Italian bistro's menu items include pesto ravioli, lamb lollipops, spaghetti puttanesca, and calamari fries.Β
Thunder Bacon Burger Co.
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The Thunder Classic burger is two patties topped with bacon, American cheese, thunder sauce, lettuce and a pickle.
This burger joint at 621 N. Fourth Ave. is the newest venture ofΒ Lindon "Lindy" Reilly, who founded Lindy's On 4th.Β
Several ofΒ Thunder Bacon Burger Co.'s burgers feature the flavors of the Southwest, specifically roasted green chiles and chorizo, and of course, they all have bacon.Β
