A Persian food crawl with actress Shohreh Aghdashloo

Oscar-nominated actress Shohreh Aghdashloo shares her favorite dishes and ingredients on a Persian food crawl through the Tehrangeles area in Los Angeles.
Jenn Harris • Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2023
Spending an afternoon with Shohreh Aghdashloo is what I imagine hanging out with the president of the United States is like. There are selfies with fans, calls of adoration from across the street and even a photo opp with a smiling baby. As soon...
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