By Jennifer Russo

What began as a small catering company serving food at the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts festival has now become a restaurant. Pomir Grill opened in June and has taken up residence on Worcester’s Restaurant Row on Shrewsbury St. ~ and offers something completely different than any other restaurant in the area: Afghani food.I admit that I have never tried Afghan cuisine, but with a menu featuring delectables like lamb kabobs, beef short ribs, Shorwa (a rich and hearty meat stew), and made-to-order filled pastas, this is a stop at the very top of my must-try list. They also offer desserts like almond cake and rose-water rice pudding, which are great with afghan tea, the perfect comfort drink now that the icy breezes of winter are rolling in. If tea is not your “cup of tea”, Pomir does allow you to bring your own beer or wine to complement your meal.

Pomir uses only the freshest food sourced from local farms in the Worcester area and their centuries-old cooking methods and techniques produce a colorful and delicious plate of authentic Middle Eastern flavor. They offer flexible menu options and vegetarian dishes as well.

Pomir is open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays. The restaurant has received a number of excellent reviews so far and recently participated in Worcester Restaurant Week. College students can get a 10% discount when they show their student ID and the restaurant periodically offers coupons and specials on their Facebook page.

To check out Pomir Grill’s menu before you dine, visit their website at www.pomirgrill.com. They are located at 119 Shrewsbury St. in Worcester and can be reached at (508) 755-7333. You can also check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pomir-grill.