The Date had the vegetarian Ashak, which was ravioli with leeks and assorted vegetables topped with…read morefresh cheese and sprinkled with mint and sumac. Delicious. A sneaky spice. I went with the Korme Aloubalou, which was sauteed veal with saffron and candied cherries, almond slices, and cumin white rice. Brilliant. Sweetness with sour and a hint of heat. More sneaky spice. The dessert was Halwa, which is an Afghan specialty from toasted flour prepared with sugar, almonds, raisins, and sprinkled with cardamom. Not beautiful, but a fantastic dessert, like a hot and savory bread pudding. I'd like to contrast this entire meal with Halle aux Grains. No dish was pretty to look at here; in fact, some of the dishes might even be considered ugly. But every bite burst and dazzled with complexity and deep flavor - a pleasure from bite to bite. I would eat here regularly if I lived in the area. I would not say that about Halle aux Grains, and this has nothing to do with price. 4.7.