Localery

Word has spread quickly about this bit Persia nestled in the heart of Summit. Negeen Persian Grill specializes in traditional grilled meats and fish as well as succulent stews.

While many of the meals are reminiscent of Arabic cooking, the cuisine has its own distinctive flavor, favoring the spices saffron, cardimon, cinnamon and cumin. Health-conscious diners should note that nothing here is fried. All their meats are grilled or stewed.

For starters, the combination platter allows you to choose three items from the appetizer list. One possible trio: the aeaton parvadeh, a dish featuring green olives marinated in pomegranate juice, olive oil, garlic, finely crushed walnuts and mint; dolmeh, traditional stuffed grape leaves; and mirza ghasemi, a mix of charcoal-grilled eggplant, chopped tomato, garlic and a sprinkling of egg.

For an entree, you can go vegetarian with the specialty salad of grilled eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers and tomato with feta cheese or choose one of the combination stews or marinated kabob, just one or a combinations of lamb, spicy ground beef, chicken breast, filet mignon or scallops.

Finish the meal with Persian tea and ice cream or any of the homemade desserts, like the baklava. So get this deal now and enjoy the unique taste and ambiance that is Negeen Persian Grill.