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Yummy Pho & Bo Ne Pearland pushes back early July grand opening
Yummy Pho & Bo Ne Pearland is coming soon to 15718 Hwy. 288, Ste. 140. (Courtesy Yummy Pho and Bo Ne Pearland)
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Yummy Pho & Bo Ne Pearland has had to move back its grand opening at 15718 Hwy. 288, Ste. 140, Pearland. The grand opening had originally been planned for July 6 but has been postponed due to COVID-19. The restaurant offers a menu with Vietnamese dishes, including pho, banh mi and vermicelli bowls. www.facebook.com/yummyphopearland.
By Haley Morrison
Haley Morrison came to Community Impact Newspaper in 2017 after graduating from Baylor University. She was promoted to editor in February 2019. Haley primarily covers city government.
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