Options for Persian New Year?

[Minger]

I've been going to Kebab Bazaar in Clarendon for their usual annual special buffet. But it's gotten monotonous to me, even once a year. I want to savor something different this year...

I called Shamshiri but the guy on the phone said they offer *something?* at the usual price. I couldn't understand him. Does anyone know what they offer or of any other Persian place that offers something special on No-Rooz? Thanks.

[rose water]

In case they were speaking Farsi when you called, and you're interested in trying again:
sabzi poli=herbed rice
mahi=fish
That's the traditional Iranian New Year dish. Hopefully the local 'hounds will weigh in with recommendations on where the sabzi polo and mahi are good. Sal-e no mobarak (Happy new year)!

[Minger]

i had a farsi speaker call back who confirmed exactly what you said. btw, i also called kebab bazaar and learned they are offering their special buffet on Wednesday lunch and dinner. (this seems to be a departure from last year when they offered it all day new years eve and lunch on new years.)

[Dennis S]

Here's a good post from a few years ago. I've been to Shamshiry about a year ago (latest visit) and it still holds up: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/171202

Sorry, not sure about traditions about No-Rooz.

[Minger]

thanks for the suggestion pamd, it's a bit out of the way but perhaps if i can persuade my friends :-)

[pamd]

This place is great, but in Baltimore if you want to travel...
http://www.orchardmarketandcafe.com/