184506 Thu Oct 20 19:28:09 -0700 2005 4 15 Pennsylvania 0 989380 As the closer to a tasty but surprisingly pricey meal (chicken kofta and rice; assorted appetizers) at the Persian Grill in Whitemarsh, the waiter brought a small dish of a cardamom flavored halvah. Unlike the heavy and oily halvah I'm used to (think Joyva brand), this was light and fluffy - almost like cotton candy, but more shard-like, less flossy. It was wonderful and unlike any halvah I've ever tried! Is this typical of Persian (Irani) halvah? If I go into an arab food market and ask for Persian halvah, will I get this again? Any ideas where I could buy some in the Philly area, or online? Thank you! Thu Oct 20 19:28:09 -0700 2005 0 Kiwi 1 989394 I would try Bitar's on 10th near the Italian market. They have a large selection of halvah, including what looks like homemade. Thank you. Fri Oct 21 08:17:51 -0700 2005 989380 0 Bride of the Juggler 2 989467 If in Cherry Hill, try Norma's in the Barclay Farms shopping center. Fri Oct 21 23:43:18 -0700 2005 989394 0 Jay 3 989468 Bitar's and Norma's are related (norma is sister in law) so you are likely to get the same selection at both. But I will have to give it a try again, as I have not had their halvah in a while. i remember liking one that came in a deli style cup container. Sat Oct 22 04:24:34 -0700 2005 989467 0 brucedelta 1 989471 if you're in cherry hill, i highly recommend the oasis grill. the chef there was formerly at norma's, and the place is awesome. it's off 38 behind benash liquors. Link: http://www.oasisgrillrestaurant.com/index.htm Sat Oct 22 07:51:28 -0700 2005 989380 0 climber girl