"Persian food is notoriously time-consuming, says Eater Atlanta contributor and assistant editor at Allrecipes.com Sarra Sedghi. Restaurants default to kebabs and rice to serve guests quickly. Both Rumi’s Kitchen locations in Sandy Springs and Alpharetta do this very well, Sedghi says, in addition to providing slower cooked dishes such as kashk badenjoon, the ultimate form of eggplant. Chef Ali Mesghali and his team offer diners an elegant experience paired with tight service, good wine, and Persian flavors which simply transport. Jennifer Zyman suggests ordering the stewed eggplant, cornish hen, and any of Rumi’s rice dishes for takeout. A third location opens at Colony Square in Midtown next year. Order online for pick-up. Masks required. — FC and JZ" - Eater Staff