Persians are a people known for their rice—and that renown is well deserved. Pillowy soft grains of rice and a crunchy tahdig layer are the trademarks of Persian ...

Sabzi Polo is traditionally served for Nowruz dinner or lunch. 'Sabz' in Persian means green and the abundance of fresh green herbs in this dish symbolizes new life and rebirth. Sabzi polo is ...

Atlanta has long had its share of Persian restaurants, beloved for their rice dishes, flatbreads, platters of herbs and cheese, kebabs and roasted meats. Stephen Kaplan remembers growing up in Sandy ...

We have yet to get to Johns Creek to enjoy a meal at Persian Basket Kitchen & Bar, but recently we were treated to one of its new offerings: a prepared Persian meal they ship directly to your door.

Naz Kiani moved to Tennessee from Iran when she was 12 years old and experienced culture shock adjusting to life in America.

Ab-doogh kiar is a chilled Persian yogurt soup loaded with fresh herbs, chopped cucumbers and radishes — all signs of spring in a bowl. Chef-owner Arash Ghasemi of Walnut Creek’s Main Street Kitchen & ...

On chilly days, nothing beats a warm bowl of soup. Mica from Pomella Restaurant in Oakland shows off how to cook up vibrant and flavorful Persian Lime and Herb Soup. Get top local stories in Southern ...

Chef Alon Shaya's Saba (5757 Magazine St., 504-324-7770) is serving Persian food to kick off a series of special menus of cuisines from the Middle East. The Persian menu is inspired by dishes from ...

It is the kind of late-February afternoon that hints at spring. Najmieh Batmanglij is in her element — cooking in the large room graced with tones of honeyed oak, smooth stone relics and the sunlight ...

A new restaurant serving a fusion of Persian and American cuisine is preparing to open in a north Columbus neighborhood. Linworth Grill is coming to 2245 W. Dublin Granville Road in Linworth, which ...

A blue leaf blower fans the flames of a charcoal grill in a Santa Monica parking lot, wafting smoke and ash in the direction of hopeful diners. People anxiously await straightforward skewers like ...