March 6, 2018 / Modified mar 6, 2018 10:31 a.m.

South-Side Food Court Aims to Fill Need on Transforming South Side

American Eat Company is one of many projects promising economic growth in the area.

A pair of Tucson natives are blending business with culture at a new restaurant opening on the city's south side. Lorraine Rivera reports on the concept behind the American Eat Company and how it's one of many projects bringing jobs and business to a once-struggling community.

Featured in this story: Jesus Bonillas, American Eat Company; Guillermo Gallegos, American Eat Company; Aaron Cornejo, Avenues; Kristel Johnson, Isabella's Ice Cream; Richard Fimbres (D), Tucson City Council.

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