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
232 Elizabeth St,
New York, NY, 10012
(212) 625-2340
DisholaDuo
on 10/08/08
This is one of my favorite dishes at one of my favorite bistros in New York. It has delicate spices that are just wonderful! Also try a mojito or (and!) a capariña.
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.
2414 S 1st St,
Austin, TX
(512) 441-9000
DisholaDuo
on 01/24/08
Buenos Aires Cafe is a great spot. The restaraunt itself is small but well put together and the service is both helpful and relaxed. We started off with two carne picante and two pollo empanadas. (For those that don't habla that's two beef, two chicken). They were served hot and baked till flakey (in a good way) and golden brown. Don't miss the chimichurri sauce. Great addition.
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.