Shish Kabob House (Multiple locations)

The titular food really stars at Shish Kabob House with seven varieties on offer, all graced with magic marinades that add flavor and tenderness. Value is added by large portions, plus good deals at lunch.

You can get salmon, shrimp, beef, Caucasus-style ground beef Lula, lamb, pork or chicken (or one of numerous combinations), served with rice and a green salad. The Russian soup borscht is a specialty. Or you can start with familiar cucumber yogurt, hummus, grape leaves or pickled vegetables, or try some fried kibbe or veal pelmeni dumplings.

Non-kabob entrees include quail, lamb chops, pork chops, chicken, beef and lamb gyro, beef short ribs, sea bass and falafel. Or indulge in a family platter to serve eight to 10 people. Offerings are assorted kabobs, salads or a cheese platter with fresh herbs.

Complete your dinner with a glass of red or white wine or Scotch or the Russian Zhiguly Barrel beer, or an Armenian or Bulgarian beer.

NOTE -- For additional locations, search "Shish Kabob House"