Marana hot dog restaurant closes
Bubby's Chicago Style Hot Dogs in Marana's Continental Ranch neighborhood served its last meals last Thursday.
Owner Mike Joseph closed the 15-month-old fast-food restaurant at 9190 N. Coachline Blvd.
Joseph said the business struggled because of its location - overshadowed by Walgreens on the corner of Coachline Boulevard and Twin Peaks Road - and town ordinances that forbid additional signage beyond the sign posted on the building.
Joseph said he would like to relocate the business, possibly near the University of Arizona.
"I think we have a winning concept here, and I would love to think that I can move to another location. It's just going to take some time to let the dust settle," he said.
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"We are busy," he proclaimed, which is not surprising.
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No problem, the eight or so folks assured him, then pulled out lawn chairs and settled in for the wait.
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La Paloma's Azul has summertime specials
If your summer plans need a boost, Azul at Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa has a few tasty diversions.
• On Sundays, Azul rolls out Sunday brunch, complete with omelet and carving stations. Nibble on breakfast favorites and brunch classics as a pianist performs in the background.The cost is $39.95 per person, which includes a mimosa or Bloody Mary.
• Throwback Thursdays in the lounge is a three-hour happy hour (5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays) set against a melodic 1980s backdrop of dance, soul, Brit-pop and funk music. Snap up $5 martinis or glasses of wine and half-priced tapas.
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