Well, it was a heck of a winter season, wasn’t it? The brisk air had a breezy time flowing around the city and now with spring in full effect, new dishes are sprouting up in downtown Tucson. With the changing of the season comes a handful of new spring menu items at HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery.

“Bright and lively” are the focus of the new seasonal menu. From Ahi Tuna Salad to Basil Pesto Farfalle, the newest creations invite everyone to enjoy the warmer, desert weather with light and fresh ingredients. Plus, HUB’s tasty new cocktails pair perfectly with the new dishes (with one of your HUB favorites, too).

Keep scrolling and take a dive into the menu with these lovely photos.

Dishes

Ahi Tuna Salad

Mixed greens, cabbage, carrots, red peppers, daikon sprouts, and crispy wonton with lemon sesame ginger dressing

Citrus Pecan Salad

Spinach, mandarin oranges, avocado, red onion, spiced pecans, and feta topped with a citrus vinaigrette

Basil Pesto Farfalle

Farfalle pasta with pesto, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, red onion, and feta cheese

Grilled Salmon

Eight-ounce salmon steak with wild rice pilaf, grilled asparagus, citrus crema, and grilled lemon

Blackened Salmon Burger

Grilled salmon patty topped with spinach, cucumber, red onion, citrus crema, and tomato gremolata (served with your choice of fries or tater tots)

Chimichurri Steak Salad

Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, grilled jicama, green chilies, and manchego cheese, topped with a chimichurri dressing

Cocktails

• The Passionate One – Tanqueray Sevilla, Chinola passion fruit liqueur, and lemon
• Sonoran Slushie – Hornitos Reposado, Orange liqueur, and mango chamoy sorbet
• Ol’ Pap Pap – Bullit Rye, Amaro Lucano, and a house Berry compote
• Watermelon Sangria – rosé, Malibu, peach cordial, and watermelon

The full menu is still available as well, and make sure you grab some ice cream on the way out.

HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery is located at 266 E. Congress St. For more information, visit hubdowntown.com or call (520) 207-8201. Also, keep up with the latest by following HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery on Instagram. 

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