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Why You’ll Find London’s Best Persian Indian Food in a Cake Shop Basement
Chef Farokh Talati’s day job is at legendary nose-to-tail restaurant St. John, but every month or so he takes over a Soho patisserie to cook the food of his Parsi heritage.
These Butchers Are Bringing Middle Eastern Whole-Animal Roasts to LA
Debbie Michail and Alex Jermasek's roving pop-up Logmeh encourages diners to eat with their hands, make new friends, and experience cuisines that are frequently undervalued in the West.
The Rare and Horrifying Instances of Refugees from First World Countries
The United States almost never grants asylum to citizens of EU countries, but in a select few cases, people have fled violations of their human rights in Europe.
A Letter Signed by 600 Detainees on Manus Island Pleads for Their Assisted Suicide
I asked its author what the hell is going on over there.
Iran’s Fake KFC Was Shut Down in Less Than a Day
Forget about nuclear disarmament. We need to get some people working on America’s fast food presence in Iran, ASAP.
An Iranian Man Disillusioned with Manchester Has Asked Police to Deport Him
Arash Aria has grown weary of the city, saying people there don't give him the respect he deserves.
This Woman’s Living Room Is Kuala Lumpur’s Best Persian Restaurant
After posting online and consulting with friends on the city’s best Persian food, I find myself in the plainly-decorated apartment of Iranian expat Ainaz Reihani.
We Talked to Filmmaker Desiree Akhavan About Putting More Bisexual Women on Our Screens
The Appropriate Behavior director thinks being bisexual is like having a superpower, and she's using hers to make astute comedy about the difference between the sexes.
The Death of the Prosecutor Who Investigated the 1994 Jewish Center Bombing in Argentina
Here is a timeline of key events related to the mysterious death of Alberto Nisman in Argentina, a case that dredged memories of one of the worst terrorist attacks in Latin American history.
What the Rich Kids of Tehran Instagram Tells Us About Iranian Youth Culture
Shameless Insta-bragging or a message of political defiance?
My Immigrant Dad Is Voting UKIP
When my dad left Iran in the 1970s he came to the UK and made a new life as a doctor. Why is he planning to vote for a political party that rejects immigrants?
Goldfish and Problem-Solving Nuts: Scenes from Persian New Year
Goldfish, bonfires, and problem-solving nuts are just a few of the things that mark the celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Translation: Two weeks of family, gifts, and gluttony.