After five years at Main Gate Square, a local restaurant known for its bottomless mimosas is relocating to midtown Tucson.
The Dutch Eatery and Refuge leased 4,000 square feet at The Plaza at Williams Centre, 5340 E. Broadway.
“We are excited about the new place,” said Nicole van Winden, who owns the restaurant along with her husband and chef, Marcus. “We love the Williams Centre and are looking forward to being more accessible.”
The couple will move into the space formerly occupied by Pita Jungle, on the west end of the plaza.
They will take advantage of the city’s “streateries” program, which allows business to spread out onto sidewalks and parking lots to offer outdoor seating.
The Dutch will open to the west with patio seating and pet-friendly area in the current parking spaces.
“It will be incredible to be able to expand the space,” said van Winden, a Tucson native and University of Arizona alum.
She met Marcus when they were both working for Holland America Cruise Line.
They opened The Dutch at 943 E. University Blvd. five years ago.
The menu features “breakfast all day” and salads, sandwiches and flatbreads.
The Williams Centre location is expected to open in the spring.
The landlord, Larsen Baker, was represented by its brokers Isaac Figueroa and Elaina Elliot.
Other recent commercial transactions include:
Sierra Sky Medicine LLC bought a 6,733-square-foot medical office building at 6585 N. Oracle Road from Novahud LLC for $1 million. Richard M. Kleiner, with Picor, represented the seller and Thomas Coury, with Great American Financial Corp., represented the buyer.
BMH OV Holdings LLC bought 4,660 square feet of medical office space at 5585 N. Oracle Road from Oracle Professional Investments LLC for $1 million. Richard M. Kleiner, with Picor, represented the seller and Buzz Isaacson, with Buzz Isaacson Realty LLC, represented the buyer.
Centria Healthcare LLC (Life Skills Autism Academy) leased 5,970 square feet of office space from DSW IREIF Tucson Retail Owner LLC in Campbell Plaza, 2972 N. Campbell Ave. Thomas J. Nieman and Ryan McGregor, with Picor, represented the landlord. Nancy McClure, with CBRE, represented the tenant.
Ambiance Pool Service LLC leased 2,957 square feet of industrial space from La Cholla-OG LLC at 1951 W. Grant Road. Paul Hooker, with Picor, represented the landlord and William Mordka, with Harvey Mordka Realty, represented the tenant.
CoolSys Commercial and Industrial Solutions Inc. leased 1,200 square feet of industrial space from Plumer Partners LLC in Commerce Plaza, 245 S. Plumer Ave. Robert Glaser, Paul Hooker and Andrew Keim, with Picor, represented the landlord. Wade Clark, with Jones Lang LaSalle, and Lori Casey, with Oxford Realty Advisors, represented the tenant.
Align It! LLC leased 1,200 square feet of retail space from Prince Road Associates LLC in Old Vail Plaza, 10235 E. Old Vail Road. Dave Hammack, with Picor, represented the landlord and Craig Finfrock, with Commercial Retail Advisors, represented the tenant.
New Tucson restaurants and bars opened in summer 2021
Bella's Gelato Shoppe
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Bella's Gelato started as a local food truck but now has a stand-alone shop at 2648 E. Speedway Blvd.
The menu of a dozen gelato and sorbet flavors, plus smoothies, coffee and floats, should cool down anyone in search of a summer treat.
Noodleholics
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The Taiwan beef soup has fatty chunks of roast in a lighter beef broth with housemade wheat noodles.
Noodleholics' first shop opened on Grant Road back in 2018 and has since opened an Oro Valley location at 7850 N. Oracle Rd.
The new Oro Valley spot has a larger kitchen and a patio dining area for noodle-lovers in the area who might not want to make the trek down to midtown.
Maria Bonita Mexican Kitchen
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After its original location closed in 2011, Maria Bonita Mexican Kitchen has returned to Tucson, this time at 2708 E. Fort Lowell Road.
The menu features popular Mexican dishes like quesadillas, chimichangas, tacos and desserts like flan and tres leches cake.
Gallery of Food Bodega
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The Gallery of Food Bodega, at 2522 E. Fort Lowell Road, had its grand opening this June, despite technically first opening back in October 2020.
This store, run by Kristine Jensen of the Gallery of Food catering company, sells locally-sourced products and offers grab-and-go meals, all of which can also be bought online.
Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink
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Reilly's pizza oven is being seasoned in preparation for the opening of the newest Reilly Pizza on the northwest side.
You may be familiar with Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink's popular downtown location at 101 E. Pennington Street, but now you have the chance to grab a pie and a cocktail up north.
Reilly's second location opened Aug. 1 on Tucson's northwest side at 7262 N. Oracle Road.
La Estrella Bakery
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La Estrella Bakery is opening its third location at 901 N. Grande Ave. in the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood.
La Estrella Bakery opens its third Tucson location on July 31 at 901 N. Grande Ave.
The Franco family, who opened their flagship bakery in the '80s, is putting this new location in Barrio Hollywood where their Tucson roots began.
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 new 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.
The duo opened the doors of Transplant Pizza this summer right next to Craft, A Modern Drinkery, a taproom which they also run.
Salad and Go
UpdatedSalad and Go has over 30 locations in Arizona and now Tucson's first is open at 5501 E. Speedway Blvd.
Although the name says "salad," you can also grab breakfast burritos and seasonal soup there. Another Tucson location is planned to open later this year at Tucson Marketplace.
Buena Vida
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This luchador-themed spot at 919 N. Stone Ave. had its grand opening at the end of August, which featured 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.
Noble Hops
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The popular Oro Valley gastropub, Noble Hops, opened up a new location this summer at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way.
Noble Hops's new spot offers mostly the same menu items as the original location, in addition to craft beers and cocktails.
