Fast-casual concept ZOA Moroccan Kitchen coming to Washington corridor

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By Matt Dulin | 11:43 AM Sep 17, 2019 CDT

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ZOA Moroccan Kitchen is coming soon to 4708 Lillian St., Houston, with a late September or October opening. The quick-service restaurant will serve authentic Moroccan street food developed by Youssef Nafaa, CEO of Bella Restaurants
Group. 346-444-6888. www.instagram.com/zoamoroccan

By Matt Dulin

Matt joined Community Impact Newspaper in January 2018 and is the City Editor for Houston's Inner Loop editions.

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