Boston - October 26, 2005

From Persia with Love

The Bar at Lala Rokh

So many things are almost phenomenal — except for one key detail.

That ridiculously hot guy who’s great in bed? If only he had a job. That designer skirt practically being given away at a sample sale? If only it fit you. That huge promotion and raise? If only it didn’t require relocating to Tulsa.

Closer to home, there’s a dreamy Persian restaurant with a gorgeous dining room, artfully executed food, and a fantastic location in Beacon Hill. If only they served cocktails.

Well, now they do. Lala Rokh, the decade-old gem of Beacon Hill, has just scored a liquor license and assembled a delightful list of libations, including the Lala-tini (a Persian sour cherry martini), the Anar (a pomegranate and rosewater martini), and the Angoore (snap frost grape vodka and a dash of white grape juice).

Meaning the place is now near perfect. Perhaps Mr. Hottie Pants will take you on a date there.

You know, if he ever gets a job.

Lala Rokh, 97 Mount Vernon Street, between Charles and West Cedar Streets (617-720-5511 or lalarokh.com).