https://freerepublic.com/tag/persianfood/ en-us Tue, 7 Apr 2026 17:51:49 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4374009/posts The diverse and expansive Persian/Iranian restaurant scene in Los Angeles comes as a direct result of political strife that emerged in Iran in the 1970s, fueled by American intervention that has come roaring back in recent weeks with a new regional war. In the decades since the Iranian Revolution, the Persian community has developed strong ties to Southern California areas like Glendale and Westwood... Iranian food spans centuries, even longer, with historic ties to the Levant, Mesopotamia, and Silk Road routes. The result, says Farinaz Pirshirazi, is a distinct cuisine that goes beyond the popular kebabs that tend to dominate... LA Eater https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4374009/posts#comment Tue, 7 Apr 2026 17:51:49 GMT