Flora’s Market Run Reveals New Summer Menu & Happy Hour

As the seasons evolve, we witness transformations not only in our hairstyles and fashion preferences but also in our culinary cravings. Every so often, perhaps daily, our food cravings and desires morph into something different than they were the day before.

Luckily, our local dining establishments are attuned to these fluctuations, adjusting their menus to align with the ever-changing rumblings of our stomachs. Take, for instance, Flora’s Market Run, a charming eatery nestled near the intersection of Sixth Street and Tucson Boulevard.

Beginning Saturday, June 3, they’re unveiling a fresh summer menu and Happy Hour. The new menu features the likes of a poke bowl, a new curry dish, a beautiful omelet, mini meatballs, and a slew of summer-themed cocktails.

Breakfast & Lunch Menu

• Eggs & Toast – eggs, market potatoes, toast & jam
• Shakshuka – harissa shakshuka sauce, sausage, two eggs sunny-side up, crispy potatoes, feta, olive & parsley tapenade
• Mushroom Duxelle Omelet – mushroom + garlic + herb medley, crescenza cheese, market potatoes
• Caprese Beni – cheddar herb biscuit, prosciutto, mozzarella, roasted tomato, basil hollandaise, chili flake, market potatoes
• Pineapple Yogurt Bowl – pineapple, lemon yogurt, granola, banana, chia seeds, honey
• Quinoa Breakfast Bowl – quinoa, roasted broccolini, asparagus, red onion, Brussels sprouts, spinach, egg whites, goat cheese mousse, lemon vinaigrette
• The Tucson Bowl – sweet potato, sunny-side egg, carnitas, purple kale, house mole, sesame seeds
• Housemade Baguette – strawberry jam & hibiscus butter
• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes – blueberry sauce, lemon zest, powdered sugar & maple syrup
• Breakfast Sammie – pimento cheese, bacon, lemon vinaigrette tossed arugula, sunny-side egg
• Avocado Tartine – smashed herbed avocado, blistered cherry tomatoes, corn relish, parmesan cheese & chili oil
• LOX Tartine – goat cheese mousse, tomato, pickled onions, everything seasoning,
• cucumber, arugula, fried capers
• Flora’s Poke Bowl – rice, tuna, cucumber, pineapple, togarashi, sesame, wakame, poke sauce
• Hummus – hummus, tabbouleh, arugula, whipped feta
• Spinach & Artichoke Dip – wood-fired creamy spinach, artichokes, truffled mascarpone, fresh herbs & olive oil

Sandwiches

• Crispy Fish Sandwich – tempura battered cod, tomato, pickles, coleslaw, mayo, fries
• Roast Beef Dip – housemade roast beef, charred rosemary aioli, caramelized onion, roasted bell pepper, provolone
• Chicken Salad Sandwich – lemon-basil chicken salad, zucchini, provolone cheese, olive & arugula tapenade
• Flora’s “Animal Style” Burger – secret sauce, pinot noir caramelized onions, American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, sesame bun
• AR Grilled Cheese – havarti, provolone, garlic aioli with tomato bisque or fries
• Turkey Sandwich – turkey breast, arugula, green apple, crescenza cheese, cherry mostarda, sourdough, fries

Salads

• Strawberry Salad – strawberries, crispy quinoa, feta cheese, red onion, spinach, arugula, strawberry vinaigrette
• Chopped Market Salad – kale, romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, artichoke, red onion, asparagus, chickpeas, kalamata olives, feta cheese, green goddess dressing
• Polder Bowl – vegetable slaw mix, kale, beets, turmeric cauliflower, pumpkin seeds, charred lemon, farro, quinoa, wheat berries, green goddess dressing
• Corn Carbonara – parmesan, pancetta, corn broth, fettuccini, black pepper & cream

Wood-Fired Pizza (Available For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

• Margherita – mozzarella, basil, san marzano red sauce, cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic
• Pesto Pizza – mozzarella, basil pesto, artichoke, cherry tomato, red onion, kale
• Breakfast Pizza – mozzarella, ricotta, crispy potatoes, brown sugar bacon, one egg sunny-side up
• Italian Pepperoni – mozzarella, ricotta, pepperoni, san marzano red sauce, garlic
• Team Pineapple – pickled jalapeno, prosciutto, mozzarella, wood-fired pineapple
• Fermented Tomato – mozzarella, soppressata, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, Calabrian chili honey

Dinner Menu

• Basil Tomato Bisque – San Marzano tomatoes, cream, grated parmesan, olive oil
• Spinach & Artichoke Dip – wood-fired creamy spinach, artichokes, truffled mascarpone, fresh herbs & olive oil
• Housemade Baguette – hibiscus butter, herbs, parmesan
• Coconut Shrimp – coconut battered shrimp, cocktail sauce & pineapple chutney
• Hummus – hummus, tabbouleh, arugula, whipped feta
• Mussels – elote broth, roasted corn, chive oil, malt vinegar-dusted fries, garlic aioli
• Housemade Charcuterie – chef’s choice meats & craft cheeses, pickled grapes, berries, apricot mustard, toasted bread
• Crispy Cauliflower – tempura fried cauliflower, bang bang sauce, green onion, sesame seed

Entrées

• AR Grilled Cheese – havarti, provolone, garlic aioli with tomato bisque or fries
• Crispy Fish Sandwich – tempura battered cod, tomato, pickles, coleslaw, mayo, fries
• Za’atar Crusted Half Chicken – potatoes, garlic aioli, salsa brava, herbs
• Roast Beef Dip – housemade roast beef, charred rosemary aioli, caramelized onion, roasted bell pepper, provolone
• Yuzu Shrimp Curry – rice, shrimp, yuzu curry sauce, red bell pepper, baby bok choy, green onion, sesame seeds
• Sesame Seared Salmon – mushroom fried forbidden rice, miso broth, toasted sesame seeds
• Flora’s “Animal Style” Burger – secret sauce, pinot noir caramelized onions, American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, sesame bun

Salads

• Strawberry Salad – strawberries, crispy quinoa, feta cheese, red onion, spinach, arugula, strawberry vinaigrette
• Chopped Market Salad – kale, romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, artichoke, red onion, asparagus, chickpeas, kalamata olives, feta cheese, green goddess dressing
• Polder Bowl – vegetable slaw mix, kale, beets, turmeric cauliflower, pumpkin seeds, charred lemon, farro, quinoa, wheat berries, green goddess dressing

Pasta

• Corn Carbonara – parmesan, pancetta, corn broth, fettuccini, black pepper & cream
• Polpettini Campanelle – petite meatballs, creamy arrabbiata sauce, basil, parmesan
• Summer Pasta – beet-infused pasta, whipped goat cheese mousse, red wine, shallots, garlic, poppy seeds, parmesan

Happy Hour Menu (3 – 6 p.m. Daily)

Happy Hour, which will be up and running every day from 3 – 6 p.m., features new bruschetta boards and extended deals into the market side of the building. That’s right. This means you can get 20% off the juice bar, 10% off prepared foods, and 10% off beer and wine that’s sold in the market.

The beer and wine can then be enjoyed over in the restaurant’s dining room or patio. They’ll also have $2 off cocktails, all beers on tap are $5, and house white and red wine is $6 a glass.

All of the wood-fired pizzas are just $14 each and bruschetta boards are four for $14 or six for $16.50. They’re serving the following bruschetta options: Hummus, Apple, Peppers & Onion, Tomato Mozzarella, Proscuitto, and Strawberry Goat Cheese.

Other Happy Hour Bites

• Flora’s “Animal Style” Burger ($14)
• Crispy Cauliflower ($12.50)
• Petite Meatballs ($7)
• Strawberry Salad ($9.50)
• Crispy Fish Tacos ($10.50)
• Garlic Fries ($7)

Flora’s Market Run is also releasing new summer-themed cocktails to keep you cool during the scorching temperatures. They still have their “Modern Classics” like the Sam Hughes Ol’ Fashion, Paloma, and a Berry Vodka Smash, but take a gander at the “Signature” delights below.

Signature Cocktails

• God’s Plan – vodka, lime, simple, cucumber, mint, sparkling wine
• Sage Pear Gimlet – vodka, lime, sage simple, spiced pear puree
• Super Bloom – Hendricks gin, lemon, hibiscus simple, elderflower, ginger & lemon kombucha
• Brazilian Lemonade – white rum, Brazilian lemonade, simple, orgeat
• Bet – blanco tequila, coconut cream, watermelon juice, lime, agave
• Elon Rich – green chartreuse, pineapple, coconut cream, lime

Flora’s Market Run is located at 2513 E. Sixth St. For more information, visit florasmarket.com. 

Flora’s Market Run is a Foodie 500 Restaurant Partner.