If food reminiscent of an Iranian university cafeteria is what you're after, look no further. Pomegranate serves up mediocre renditions of Iranian favourites, complete with waitresses wearing "Free Palestine" bracelets. I mean, can we at least EAT in peace without needing a side of politics?
Appetizer dips leave much to be desired; Dolmeh was a tad better than the canned grocery store version.
* Ghormeh Sabzi reminded me of a version I had eaten at a fast food joint in Tehran. (2/10)
* Fesenjaan was a bit better but still not even remotely close to the real thing. (4/10)
* Lamb stew special - nothing Persian about it, but perhaps that's why it was the best thing our party ordered that evening. (6/10)
Desserts were rather good, and the decor was nice, both a saving grace for Pomegranate, and landing it a very generous 2-STARS.