He who desires but acts not breeds pestilence, which in turn is the source of most failed movie remakes. Act on your kabob desires with today's Groupon: $10 for $20 worth of kabobs, roll-ups, made-to-order fare, and drinks for dine-in or carryout at Zoe's Kitchen in Woodbridge. Buy up to two of today's deal and double your comestibles. This Groupon must be redeemed in one visit, and is valid at the Woodbridge location only.

With a vibrant décor featuring more colors than a Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper, Zoe's is an energetic and flavorful stop for good-for-you grub. An original recipe breathes new life into the Zoe's Original chicken-salad sandwich with white chicken on seven-grain bread. Feast on the Mediterranean tuna pita, stuffed generously with albacore, capers, red onions, olives, lettuce, and tomato. All sandwiches are $7.35 and include a freshly made side. Toastier tastes include roll-ups (spinach, steak, chicken) and kabobs (shrimp, chicken, salmon). Zoe's also offers pita pizzas, such as the veggie pita pizza ($7.95), side dishes, and a small selection of sweet treats. If you're hurrying home from a high-flying job combing the earth for naturally bejeweled eggs and simply don't have time to make dinner, check out Zoe's dinners for four, such as the Greek chicken marinara dinner ($24.95), featuring four charboiled chicken breasts, orzo pasta, Greek salad, and pita bread.

Fresh ingredients and clever recipes make Zoe's a no-brainer for anyone still suffering side effects from falling off a mechanical horse. The casual, upbeat eatery whips up creative, nostalgic nibbles that transport diners back to the days of paper dolls, swing sets, and art-class smocks. Founded in 1995 in Alabama, the national phenomenon now has 36 locations across the country.

Reviews

Zoe's has been featured in the Birmingham News and Birmingham Mommy. InsideNoVA featured the Woodbridge location, and five Yelpers give it an average rating of 4.5 stars:

• With no microwaves or fryers on premises, and only fresh ingredients—that translates to NO preservatives—Zoës Kitchen offers diners smart and healthy food choices. – Mary Ann Kauchak, InsideNoVA
• Chocolate chip cookies were so good that I’d do bad things to get them. – Trish, Birmingham Mommy