bha! bha!

Last nite I was pleasantly surprised to find a gastronomic Jewel hidden in the middle of The Pavillion Shopping Center. As a jaded New Yorker that I am I have not been impressed by the ethnic food restaurant here in the City of Naples. I often find that for some reason ethnic restaurants here cater to the stereotypical rather than the innovative in both the cuisine aspect and the ambiance created. Not so at bha! bha! a persian bistro....the traditional dishes are prepared with flair that in it's subtlety remains loyal to the tradiotional dish but surprise the modern palate. Mr. Mir has created a menu that will definately keep me going back for more. I had choices of quite of few traditional Persian dishes but to my amazement appreciated the fact that there were selections that had roots in Persian Cuisine but prepared in a very creative manner. The staff was excellent and informative and the restaurant itself is extremely pleasing to the eye. I recommend anyone who appreciates foods who's flavors are weaved with the delicacy of a Persian Carpet to visit. more

For more than seven years, Chef Michael Mir, an honoree of the 2002 James Beard Foundation, has shared his beautifully prepared Persian recipes with locals and visitors alike. bha! bha! serves classic dishes including grilled lamb medallions with feta potatoes and duck in a pomegranate sauce served with a light saffron-flavored basmati rice alongside innovative renditions like ginger taramind shrimp or spicy seafood Gilani with curry and yogurt sauce. bha! bha! is THE Persian bistro in Naples. Try it for yourself. more