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Update: The Chocolate Iguana on 4th to relocate to former original Lindy’s on 4th

Update: The Chocolate Iguana on 4th to relocate to former original Lindy’s on 4th

Mar 28, 20181 min read

The Chocolate Iguana on 4th announced they are no longer closing — they’re moving down the street to 431 N. 4th Ave., which most recently housed The Old Spot and the original Lindy’s on 4th.

On their Facebook page Monday evening, Chocolate Iguana posted the following:


Chocolate Iguana owner Marci Conklin could not be reached by phone for comment.

The Chocolate Iguana on 4th is currently located on 400 N. 4th Ave., but will relocate to 431 N. 4th Ave. Keep up with the Chocolate Iguana on 4th on Facebook.

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Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.

An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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