A recent trip to Rumi’s Persian restaurant on Roswell Road reminded me that it’s time to ask for this month’s reader’s nomination for a review — eating at favorite restaurant will do that.
Barg (pictured) is a marinated beef drenched in the flavors of butter, onion, lemon and saffron sometimes served with shireen polow — saffron-scented rice mixed with almonds and tart barberries, then sprinkled with dried sumac.
Kebabs and lamb dishes are the obvious specialties, but badenjoon, a rich veal-and-eggplant stew served with chelow (the light, cloudlike plain white rice that is Iran’s staple ingredient) shouldn’t be missed.
Last month “Stan” suggested I do a real take on fast food and folks are still commenting. Lots of other great recommendations came, too — and they are now on my list. What’s on your mind this month for a review?
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Greg
July 13th, 2009
11:11 am
Los Hermanos on Hugh Howell Rd.
caren goode
July 13th, 2009
11:23 am
Amalfi, used to be Salvitore’s, in Roswell
agent5
July 13th, 2009
11:34 am
Woodfire Grill, Cheshire Bridge.
michelle
July 13th, 2009
11:39 am
Porto Bello in Suwanee (Scales Rd.) Small restaurant,wonderful Italian food, exceptional service.
Bill
July 13th, 2009
11:44 am
The Bridge Mexican Gourmet. Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell. Fresh ingredients. Best Mexican in Atlanta!
SPEAK-So-EASILY
July 13th, 2009
12:01 pm
Popeye’s @ the corner of Ponce and Blvd!!!!!!
bubba
July 13th, 2009
12:16 pm
How about the Golden Corral or Waffle House…love to see Meredith’s comments on these fine eatin’ establishments!
Meridith Ford Goldman
July 13th, 2009
12:23 pm
Bubba: Never been to Golden Corral. Love Waffle House.
Pam
July 13th, 2009
12:25 pm
I would love to see a review for “Uptown Cafe” located in historic Lawrenceville. It’s a mediteranean restaurant. Seating is VERY limited. I would suggest going for lunch on Saturday (menu is the same all day).
Josh
July 13th, 2009
12:34 pm
Tacqueria Los Hermanos
Garry
July 13th, 2009
12:39 pm
Tadka Square in Alpharetta
mims
July 13th, 2009
1:25 pm
anne’s on memorial
phar71
July 13th, 2009
1:39 pm
I said Le Petit Maison in Sandy Springs last time, and hoped to have tried it myself before this round, but still have not been!
RK
July 13th, 2009
2:27 pm
Tsk tsk, phar
I’ll throw Brooklyn Cafe in again, as well, but it might qualify for more of a neighborhood joint. Not for me to decide!
Odessa Hooker
July 13th, 2009
7:54 pm
Report on BUCA di BEPPO on Mansell Rd in Alpharetta. This southern Italian restaurant serves the crispest salad with Granny Smith apples!
Anton
July 14th, 2009
11:01 am
Would love to see a review of Maxwell’s on 54 in Peachtree City.
zaq
July 14th, 2009
11:09 pm
Chevy’s Diner in McDonough! Best Hamburgers and 50’s diner on the south side of Atlanta
Rachel Ray
July 16th, 2009
10:38 am
Taco Mac…..I love it because they have all those beers!
HK
July 16th, 2009
8:57 pm
Cafe Circa in the old 4th ward. Just met Chef Andre who just joined them. He came from rathbuns, nava and a few other fav spots around town. New menu is amazing!! just love it!!
joe
July 21st, 2009
4:32 pm
Meridith, how about reviewing the reopened 57th Figher Group next to PDK? Heard that it reopened and hoping that they continue the tradition of serving great beer-cheese soup and escargot. They also used to serve a great prime rib.