I had the immense pleasure of experiencing the inaugural walking tour of Six Taste (LA Food Bowl) of Tehrangeles this past weekend. Sally Tiongco, founder of Six Taste and our guide for the day, did a superb job of explaining the history of the spots/restaurants we visited and detailing the exquisite foods we sampled. Our first …
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When my friend Hengameh and I meet for breakfast or lunch, we usually end up at one of our favorite hangouts in Westwood, California, a casual bakery and cafe called Pink Orchid. Pink Orchid is a small but lively place where you can have delicious, inexpensive meals (under $12) in a relaxed atmosphere. Pink Orchid …
Raffi’s Place Gourmet Restaurant has been designated by Zagat as the best Middle-eastern restaurant in California. Raffi’s Place in Glendale, California is modeled after restaurants in Iran. My husband and I had heard rave reviews about Raffi’s place. So we decided to drop by for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon, Upon entering the …
This year on the last night of Passover my family and I decided to dine at a Persian restaurant in Westwood. My husband chose Shaherzad restaurant. Persian Jewish families typically end Passover eating dairy, but we decided to break with tradition and dine out instead. We were greeted by a very polite and pleasant waiter who welcomed us …
Shamshiri Restaurant When I first moved to Los Angeles to attend college in 1984, going out to eat on Sundays with my mom and sister was a special treat. We usually ended up in Westwood, where the Persian restaurants and markets are located. Dining in fine Persian restaurants is still a treat for me and …
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