With Chocolate Iguana moving out and the temporary closure of Cafe Passe (they’re remodeling), getting a hot coffee in the morning along that strip of Fourth Avenue has become slim pickings.
However, The Jewel Cafe & Juice Bar is moving into the former Chocolate Iguana spot, filling the void at 431 N. Fourth Ave.
Owners Julia and Jonathan Russell are currently working on remodeling the space, which oughta be finished something this spring. Ideally, the pair would like the cafe to be open in time for the Fourth Avenue Street Fair in March.
In the meantime, they’re also working on the final touches of the menu which will include a full espresso bar, a diverse coffee menu, and fresh cold-pressed juices.
There’s not a lot of info yet but you can keep up with the latest by following The Jewel Cafe & Juice Bar on Facebook.
In other news…
Chocolate Iguana closed on Fourth Avenue but don’t consider it permanent. The shop is actually reopening on the northwest side of town on the corner of Ina Road and La Cholla Boulevard.
Stay tuned for more info as they work their way into the new spot.
For more information, follow Chocolate Iguana on Facebook.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
