1407 Second Avenue
We were in the Cayman Islands for a few days, and on the second leg of our return journey from Miami, we found ourselves next to a NYC dentist who is of Iranian descent. Talking about restaurants proves to be quite an equalizer. People start writing lists of their favorites. His list, of course, included the names of his favorite Iranian restaurants. I never realized there was a choice. Persepolis, located on the UES on 2nd Avenue in the 70s was his favorite.
For our appetizer, we shared a ‘three-yogurt medley’ that was smooth, creamy and definitely worth trying. Yet, it was difficult to distinguish one yogurt from another, and they were served on plates that clearly needed updating. As a matter of fact, the entire restaurant needed a facelift.
My entree of grilled saffron marinated shrimp was delicious, but it was not prepared in a manner that was strikingly exotic. It was accompanied by spinach and a choice of a rice side. Our waiter recommended the ‘sour cherry rice' --- the signature dish of the restaurant. Had I not known this was the specialty, I probably would have concluded that Persians prefer their rice on the dry side. For those that enjoy diner-size portions, Persepolis is the place to head.
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