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Lahana Dolma

Lahana Dolma

Lahana DolmaI first want to tell how much I love the food at Shiraz Armenian Cuisine.  Service is always good and friendly – sort of feels like family. First I had their clasic salad with their perfect salad dressing. I am addicted to to taste of the fresh mint that they use for it. Afterwards, my main dish was served, hot right out of the oven.  The meat inside the cabbage was perfectly spiced, and was served on the bed of a tomato sauce with rice pilaf.  I could only eat one of the two dolmas, which made a great leftover dish the next day.

We have two little kids, and we come to Shiraz Armenian Cuisine often.  They especially love the Chicken Pork Said.  And, as I mentioned earlier, it feels like family when we go there.  Everyone, smiles and are very welcoming. Try this one out! – It is worth it. -CD

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Agnolotti Carciofini-Aritchoke and spinach

Restaurant: Piccolo’s, Shrewsbury Street

The Facts of the Dish: Agnolotti Carciofini-Artichoke, spinach & mascarpone stuffed pasta, roasted garlic, spring onions in a pink vodka sauce. Appetizer: toasted ciabatta bread with roasted garlic, fresh chives and Gorgonzola fonduta.

Foodies’ Review: When selecting this restaurant, one of the things that drew me were your meals are prepared to order. When we arrived the waitress stated that if you do not see what you would like, the chef will make it. You can add ingredients, swap sauces etc. The appetizer arrived- stacked high with crispy, garlic bread and a Gorgonzola dipping sauce which was just the right consistency. The combination of garlic crispness and Gorgonzola cheese was perfect.  When my entrée arrived it was a large plate of large spinach raviolis. Inside was filled with cheese and spinach. With the raviolis were large chunks of artichokes which added more flavor and were very tender. I opted to get a spicy marinara sauce instead of the pink vodka sauce. I was not disappointed. The sauce was thick, and very spicy..a nice mix with the spinach ravioli.

I selected the Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon to go along with my spicy marinara sauce and the smooth red wine made the meal perfect.