TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Rio Nuevo Development Board approved a sizable grant to a local restaurant. Tuesday, the board voted unanimously to give half a million dollars to Zemam's Ethiopian restaurant for a new renovation project. The 28-year-old restaurant is expanding its space and adding more parking for visitors, they're also adding an international sports bar. Leaders of Rio Nuevo say this renovation will help the business, as part of the Sunshine Mile. Rio Nuevo chairman Fletcher McCusker said "Basically a new patio and bar at Zemam's on what will be one of the most walkable corners on the Sunshine Mile."

Source: Ethiopian News December 15, 2021 05:50 UTC