Fans of the original Zoë’s Kitchen take heart - a new spin on the familiar concept is opening in Tuscaloosa.

Zoë’s & Marky’s Kitchen opens Tuesday in Tuscaloosa at 1665 McFarland Blvd. N.

The restaurant promises to remind diners of the homespun recipes many sampled for years at Zoë’s.

Owner John Cassimus is a familiar face in Alabama’s restaurant and business community, having founded Maki Fresh, Jinsei, Crazy Cazboy’s and others.

And he plans on taking this newest concept to other locations, including Hoover next spring.

“We have so many loyal customers around the U.S.,” he said. “People who really love our food, especially in the state of Alabama. So we want to put it right back out there with the same really great food and family recipes.”

Zoë’s Kitchen was founded by Zoë and Mar

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