Dishola: Reviews by the Dish
- dishola /dish•ō•lâ/
- v. To share the love of food - dish by dish. n. The ultimate source to find real meals at real places that rule.
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"Life itself is the proper binge." —Julia Child
2414 S 1st St,
Austin, TX
(512) 441-9000
DisholaDuo
on 01/23/08
Although I'm not usually big on sweets this is one of the best deserts I've ever had. Really its that good.
41 Spring St,
New York, NY
(212) 274-8696
DisholaDuo
on 01/12/08
The lines in the summer are out the door, so we had to wait until the middle of winter to try this L.A.-import. "It tastes...like yogurt," our friends had told us. Should be obvious for frozen yogurt, but between the fluffy fat-free versions and sugary shakes, the flavor and texture was surprisingly refreshing. Best of all, the generous toppings were freshly sliced fruits (mango, kiwi, strawberries, and more), instead of stale oreos and mashed m&ms. The granola was even crunchy. We'll definitely be back, rain or shine. We may even brave the crowds this summer. Dish tip: The yogurt also comes in a temping green tea flavor, but ask for a sample before ordering the dish. We strongly preferred the regular.
314 W 11th St,
New York, NY
(212) 620-0393
DisholaDuo
on 01/12/08
The Spotted Pig's hamburger comes on a bun, topped with gorgonzola. That's it, and its worth the $17 price tag (and average 2 hour wait time for dinner). The burger is impossibly tender. When you bite through the bread, you expect the meat to offer resistance, but you cannot distinguish between meat and soft bun. The long, skinny fries, are cooked with garlic and rosemary, and are crisp and delicious. I've rarely seen a plate leave a table there with fries left over. Bring a friend so you two can also split the Cuban sandwich, served at lunchtime. It's rich, full of pulled pork, ham, cheese, and the token pickle. It's served with a zesty—almost tart—arrugula salad. The peppery arugula and lemony dressing work well together. Dish tip: Put your skinny fries on your burger. Table tip: To get seated within the hour that you arrive, get there really early. Or come with someone famous.
1001 Pennsylvania Ave Nw,
Washington, DC
(202) 626-0015
DisholaDuo
on 01/12/08
Others will try to convince you to start the cheese puffs (pictured at left), and although they come in pipping hot in a cone, and are fun to pop in your mouth, they're basically just good packaging. The real winner here is the mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes. Yes, it may seem less inventive and a less risky order, but this is some of the best mozzarella we've had outside of Italy. It sits in a puddle on your plate, and melts on contact with your tongue and oozes through the thinly sliced strips of bread, lightly drizzled with olive oil. The slow-cooked, delicate cherry tomotoes were also very tasty. Dish tip: Eat it all (and save room for dessert: see Kit-Kat bar).
1001 Pennsylvania Ave Nw,
Washington, DC
(202) 626-0015
DisholaDuo
on 01/12/08
Hope we didn't leave some of you hanging (see "Kit-Kat" bar reference in tomato and mozzarella write-up). This dessert—chocolate creme, cocoa powder, crispy wafers (l believe) and, best of all, crushed hazelnuts—is Central's version of a Kit-Kat bar. Needless to say, it is so much better. Tops for chocolate desserts we've had, and we've had a lot. Hazelnuts are always a seller for us, but in this dish in particular they add a splendid crunch. The dessert is big enough to share, but not too filling, so you don't leave feeling like you've overdone it. Table tip: Have a drink at the bar before you sit down for dinner. You can order an appetizer, and the atmosphere is really fun.