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Fadi's in Richardson closes, announces opening of sister restaurant Andalous Mediterranean Grill
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Cafeteria-style Lebanese restaurant Fadi's Mediterranean Grill has closed at 1601 N. Central Expressway, Richardson. A sign on the door announced the Oct. 14 opening of sister restaurant Andalous Mediterranean Grill in the same location. The restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean dishes with a twist, including dips, handmade bread, charcoal-cooked kebabs and desserts, according to the Andalous Facebook page. The menu offers choices for low-calorie, low-carb and vegetarian diets. 972-401-8900 (Las Colinas location). www.andalousgrill.com
By Olivia Lueckemeyer
Olivia Lueckemeyer graduated in 2013 from Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in journalism. She joined Community Impact Newspaper in October 2016 as reporter for the Southwest Austin edition before her promotion to editor in March 2017. In July 2018 she returned home to the Dallas area and became editor of the Richardson edition.
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