Turquoise Persian Grill, 36 Lincoln Ave., Roslyn Heights, 516-277-1950, turquoisepersiangrillnbar.com. Open noon to 10 p.m.

Fatema Mosawi couldn’t have envisioned herself in the U.S. a few short years ago — let alone opening a new restaurant. But, early last week, the Afghan woman who was forced to flee her homeland with ...

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There’s a lot packed into the small space, with classic Mexican, vegan and vegetarian riffs, and even some Persian specialties ... plus extras like eggplant, bell pepper, dairy or vegan Daiya ...

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Along with the stewed, falling-off-the-bone oxtail, popular items include jerk chicken, brown stew chicken or beef ... When Kayvan Nikoufekr conceived his new Persian restaurant in Roslyn Heights ...

The Moroccan table reflects the influence of the country’s multi-cultural history, blending native Amazigh traditions – the iconic tagine (clay-pot stew), couscous and khlea (a preserved meat ...

I was particularly tempted by the Persian lime and turmeric lamb shank ($28 ... but there are still delicious options like the vegetable kabob or the “badenjoon” eggplant and tomato stew (both $19).

Heat oil in Dutch oven over high. Add pork in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on 1 side, about 3 minutes.