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"Opening at 11 Springfield St in Inman Square, this fast-casual Arabic and Middle Eastern spot from Mohamad El Zein and Radouan Ouassaidi will focus on shawarma and falafel wraps, mana’eesh flatbreads, kebabs, and mezze such as muhammara, harissa hummus, and labneh, with rotating daily specials (for example, chicken tagine with couscous) available in to‑go boxes. The compact dining room will seat about six to seven people, and in warmer months an adjacent patio will add roughly 20–30 seats; the owners expect roughly 60% of business to be takeout and delivery, offered via the restaurant website, the concept’s own direct delivery, and third‑party services like Caviar and Uber Eats. A retail fridge will stock prepared foods for grab‑and‑go, menus will cover breakfast through late night (roughly 8–9 a.m. to 1 a.m.), and final pre‑opening work (tiling, equipment setup, stocking, training, inspections) is underway with an early‑February opening targeted." - Dana Hatic