For many Persian families, a meal is a kind of performance. It’s saffron-stained fingertips clouding a freshly sacrificed manicure. Chimes of chatter between khalehs and other aunties playing an ...

The labor-intensive home-style dishes of Azizam stand out among Persian restaurants — with mounds of chopped herbs, nuanced sauces and stews deftly prepared. This is Persian food beyond kebabs. (Ethan ...