In celebration of Nowruz, one of L.A.'s best pop-ups delves into the seasonality of Persian cooking

For Nowruz and year-round, the Azizam pop-up showcases the seasonal glories of Persian cooking
Bill Addison • Los Angeles Times • March 25, 2023
Spring’s green shades were a tonic saturating the dishes served at the Azizam pop-up dinner on Monday night, held in the space recently vacated by Konbi in Echo Park. The meal began with sabzi khordan, a platter full of basil and other bunches of...
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