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Three New Openings This Week: Reforma, Cashew Cow, & Jackson Tavern

Three New Openings This Week: Reforma, Cashew Cow, & Jackson Tavern

Dec 15, 20141 min read

Apparently, December is an excellent time to open a restaurant or food related business in Tucson with newcomers Reforma, Cashew Cow, and Jackson Tavern.

Cashew Cow

16. S. Eastbourne Avenue
Cashew Cow flavors in Tucson
Cashew Cow flavors in Tucson

Opening Monday at 11:30am is cashew-based ice cream parlor, Cashew Cow. It’s a non-dairy ice cream made with all natural ingredients. Check out our recent feature here.

For more information, follow Cashew Cow on Facebook.

Jackson Tavern

2900 N. Swan Road
Clam Cakes at Jackson Tavern
Clam Cakes at Jackson Tavern

Metzger Family Restaurants fifth restaurant installment is a New England-inspired eatery at Plaza Palomino. Look for Deviled Eggs, oysters, clam strips, crab cakes, and much much more. Tucson Foodie originally announced Jackson Tavern in August as a fall opening, however, as is often the case, the opening was pushed back. Jackson Tavern opens Monday, December 15.

For more information, follow Jackson Tavern on Facebook.

Reforma Cocina Y Cantina

4340 N. Campbell Avenue
Pato (Duck Confit Molé) at Reforma Cocina Y Cantina
Pato (Duck Confit Molé) at Reforma Cocina Y Cantina

The team behind Union Public House have completely revamped the former Vivace location into a modern, central Mexican cuisine restaurant. Beautifully designed by Repp + Mclain, the team behind Sparkroot, Sidecar, Cashew Cow, and numerous other build outs, the restaurant is a shining example of full-on from the minute you enter. Reforma opened Sunday, December 14.

Keep up with Reforma Cocina Y Cantina on Facebook.

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Adam Lehrman

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Vendor application link in bio. 
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