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.
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.
163 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10003
DisholaDuo
on 10/11/08
All New Yorkers must try Momofuku's pork buns. The ramen at the noodle bar is also good (but a bit salty, I must say, I was surprised), but the buns cannot be beat. Along with rich pork belly, the middle is slathered with plum sauce, scallions, and sliced cucumber—a simple but tasty concoction.