Thursday, March 23, 2017
Two New(ish) Businesses to Visit During the Street Fair
Isabella's Ice Cream (210 N. Fourth Ave.)
UA alumni Dominic and Kristel Johnson created Isabella’s in
“I love how many people walk in and discover it,” Kristel says of Isabella’s. “We’ve been here a few months so everyone is starting to figure out where the shop is now.”
Kristel has nothing but rave reviews for the area. It was her idea, after all, to move Isabella’s manufacturing to Fourth.
“It’s been wonderful,” Kristel says of the neighborhood. “We love the location and the people are super friendly.”
Kristel prepares the treats in the back of the shop and tries to locally source all of her ingredients. Isabella’s uses cream and milk only from Arizona.
“Everything is fresh, natural, and pure,” Kristel says.
In addition to their ice creams and vegan sorbets, Isabella’s offers ice cream tacos, milkshakes, sundaes, popsicles and Belgian chocolate bonbons. If you’re the indecisive or overindulgent type, it is highly recommended that you try one of each. This selection will be available in-store the entire weekend.
And another menu item that’s sure to be a hit among Street Fairgoers? The ever-so-scrumptious fro-nut. Since its recent introduction, this doughnut ice cream sandwich has become a customer favorite. The Johnsons will be serving fro-nuts and cookie ice cream sandwiches from their vintage ice cream truck this weekend.
Mabel’s on 4th (419 N. Fourth Ave.)
After you’ve gotten your ice cream fix, come visit Mabel’s on 4th. This kitchen boutique opened in November 2016 and sells decor,
“We don’t have any serious kitchen stuff like pots and pans and cutlery,” owner Nicole Carrillo says. “We only carry fun stuff.”
The pair relocated from Savannah, Georgia where Nicole’s husband, Johnny, served in the Marine Corps. Nicole believes Tucson, specifically the Fourth Avenue area, is a “perfect fit” for Mabel’s and appreciates the friendliness of her customers.
“Everybody is so welcoming and kind,” Nicole says. “We decided the day we visited that we were going to move here.”
Johnny designs all of the LOL tea towels, including textiles supporting each branch of the military. Mabel’s will be offering 20 new towel patterns at Mabel’s booth this weekend only.
“Our booth will be nothing but all these fun tea towels,” Nicole says. “You’re sure to find something for everyone.”
Nicole says Mabel’s products appeal to all kinds of people, from grandparents to drinking friends.
A great gift for the latter group? A beer bottle or wine glass-shaped cookie cutter. Other quirky cookie cutter options include a bikini top, baseball
Tags: Tucson , Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair , Ice Cream , Shopping , Kitchen
