This week Gary & Shannon welcome co-founders & sisters of Aria Kitchen Mahta & Anna Ariarad, located in Irvine. Aria Kitchen, opened its doors at the end of August introduces a new fusion to Orange County’s elaborate dining landscape as it melds Mexican and Persian cuisine. The visionaries behind Aria Kitchen are sisters Mahta and Anahita Ariarad, second-generation restaurateurs with deep ties to the Irvine community. With the opening of their second restaurant, the Ariarad sisters draw inspiration from their Persian heritage to create dishes that embrace their love for Mexican cuisine.