Hors D'oeuvres
STUFFED VINE LEAVES – DOLMEH BARG
Vine leaves stuffed with a delicious mix of ground beef, fresh herbs, bulgur, rose petals & Mediterranean spices served with a lemon garlic yogurt sauce
BEEF RISSOLES – KOTLET
Pan-fried croquettes of lean ground beef mixed with mashed potatoes, minced onion & eggs covered in breadcrumbs, served with a fresh tomato-parsley salsa & mini pita bread
MINI SAVORY DOUGHNUTS – SHAMI
Delicious fluffy deep fried meat cake bites made with minced beef, yellow split peas, potato, saffron & spices served with spicy yogurt sauce
SMOKED EGGPLANT DIP – MIRZA GHASSEMI
A Persian dish from the Caspian Sea, an exotic blend of smoked eggplants, tomatoes, mixed with garlic, a touch of turmeric & eggs, served with fragrant pita bread
EGGPLANT & WHEY DIP – KASHKE BADEMJOON
Popular Persian appetizer made with golden-fried eggplants mashed with caramelized onion, garlic, mint & walnuts served with fragrant pita bread
MIXED HERB PLATTER – SABZI KHORDAN
A cornerstone of Persian cuisine – combination of fresh parsley, coriander, dill, basil, mint, scallions & radishes
MARINATED OLIVES – ZEYTOON PARVARDEH
Green olives marinated in a tangy sauce made with ground walnuts, fresh herbs, pomegranate molasses and a touch of garlic
ITALIAN ROASTED VEGETABLES IN OLIVE OIL
Roasted eggplant, zucchini, portobello mushroom, fennel, red, green and yellow bell peppers dressed with thyme-balsamic vinaigrette
CLASSIC HUMMUS
Lebanese food spread made from pureed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice & garlic served with veggie sticks
POTATO-CHICKEN SALAD – SALAD OLIVIEH
A special treat! Made with diced chicken, potato, egg, pickle, green peas dressed with a light mayonnaise dressing
CUCUMBER & YOGURT DIP – MAAST O KIAR
Simple & healthy dish made with diced cucumber, walnut, scallions, fresh dill & mint mixed with organic yogurt
CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS WITH HONEY-LEMON DRESSING & GOAT CHEESE
Sweet & savory roasted carrots with cumin seeds & slightly melted creamy goat cheese
CHAR-GRILLED EGGPLANTS WITH SAFFRON YOGURT SAUCE
Beautiful char-grilled slices of eggplants served with aromatic saffron yogurt sauce, fresh parsley & pickled chilies
