Chef Ali Mesghali of Rumi's Kitchen talks Persian cuisine

Rumi's Kitchen in Sandy Springs has been a beacon of Persian cuisine on the Atlanta dining scene for the past ten years now, but chef/owner Ali Mesghali has gotten some recent attention beyond our city - he was invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York for a special dinner celebrating the Persian festival of Nowruz. 



Mesghali actually opened his first Persian restaurant, Shamshiri, in 1998, which was followed by Persepolis in 2000, and then Rumi's Kitchen in 2006. In the past year, though, chef Mesghali has been introducing a new set of dishes to his loyal patrons, dishes that reflect the current embrace of Middle Eastern cuisines happening from the Beard House on down to home kitchens filled with new cookbooks inspired by the region. 



The well-established staples at Mesghali's restaurants have long been undeniably appealing - flavorful kabobs, intricately spiced rice dishes.…

Vin 25 Wine Bar and Restaurant, Roswell GA Restaurant Review

Tucked on a quiet neighborhood street in Roswell, Vin 25 seems like a secret oasis Roswellites keep to themselves. I can't blame them. It was a warm spring day when I visited Vin 25, the kind you relish, knowing that they are few and far between in Hotlanta. Although Vin 25 is has a beautiful […]

Rooting Guide for NCAA Tournament

Everyone's filling out a bracket right now. Experts and idiots alike all think they know who is going to win. But who do you actually want to win? Who do you hope makes a nice run. Obviously you can't root for BC. However, this year there isn't even a good BC-related angle to the Big Dance. BC guy Mark Schmidt and his St. Bonaventure team saw their bubble burst. BC alum Bruce Pearl didn't turn Auburn around yet. No Steve Donahue or Al Skinner guys snuck in with their mid-majors. It is slim pickings. Plus all our enemies seem to be there. Duke and Notre Dame got favorable draws. Holy Cross is dancing! Teams that have knocked us out of tournaments like USC and Villanova are there. UConn too. There is nothing to like. But here is how I am looking at things.

-- Providence. The Friars remains a basketball rival, but I can't root against Ed Cooley. He did great things at BC and probably should have been hired as Head Coach. It would be nice to see him make a run.

-- All ACC teams. It is hard for me to flip the switch and go from hating to liking an ACC team just because of the tournament. But seeing our conference mates advance does help BC. It makes the conference stronger which brings in more money and excites more recruits. 

-- Gonzaga and St. Joseph's. People root for mascots or uniforms. Why not root for other Jesuits? People wonder if BC cares about sports. Seeing other Jesuit schools using the Tournament as a platform is a good thing. Who knows, maybe our future leaders are now at one of those schools and loves basketball. 

Georgia Senate OKs record budget

The Georgia Senate Thursday overwhelmingly adopted a record $23.7 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year.

The budget, which passed 52-3, includes nearly $1 billion in new transportation spending, primarily from the $900 million transportation funding bill the General Assembly passed last year.

Senators also approved 3 percent pay raises for teachers and state employees recommended by Gov. Nathan Deal, with larger increases earmarked for workers in four state agencies that have experienced…

High Showcases Career Cut Short

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Charming Stepless Ranch in Acworth

There is something quite charming about a ranch house with a cheerful bay window peering out of the front of the home. This charm is definitely found in the home for sale at 3922 Keystone Ridge in Acworth. Adding to the appeal of this 1,410sq ft (+/-) home is the one-level living, even at the entryway. What an easy way to live! Bringing in groceries will be a breeze, and caring for the home on its level lot will be enjoyable.

3922 Keystone Ridge NW Acworth, Georgia 30101

The entry foyer and connecting hallway, dining room and kitchen all have hardwood floors. They look great and are easy to maintain. A lovely stained glass chandelier hangs over the dining area, which is open to a fireside living room with a vaulted ceiling.

Living Room

Adding living space to this home is a separate sunroom. It has lots of windows and provides easy access to the backyard which is fully usable year-round.

Sunroom

The kitchen in this home is ready for action with a usable layout, plenty of counter space and cabinets, and all the appliances you would expect. Since it is open to the dining area and livng room, the chef is always part of the action.

Kitchen

The master suite features a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. This space has a separate tub and shower as well as an extended vanity area and lots of natural light. The additional two bedrooms are spaciously sized and share a hall bathroom.

Master Suite

This home is a delightful and easy place to live. This house is totally manageable and ready to move in. Plus, the Winterchase neighborhood is a much desired location that is just off Highway 92 and moments to I-75.

Community Playground and Pool

Offered for $160,000

Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms

3922 Keystone Ridge NW

Acworth, Georgia 30101

Austin Landers,Buckhead Office, REALTOR(R)

Austin Landers

770.900.7493

austinlanders@atlantafinehomes.com

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Where to Refuel During Christmas Shopping

12/15/2015 03:16:08 PM

Take a break and enjoy some delicious Atlanta eats while you shop.