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.
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.
150 20th St, Miami Beach,
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 534-3800
DisholaDuo
on 01/12/08
Sister to New York's Bond St. Sushi, Miami's version—in the downstairs of the TownHouse hotel in South Beach—has excellent sushi (it's much better than the Miami's Nobu, which unfortunately lost its culinary vision on it's trip from the flagship in New York. We ordered the rock shrimp poppers ($16, no less) and they seriously tasted like chicken nuggets. Not to mention, you're surrounded by every bachelorette party in the entire country). Back to Bond St: You are safe here with any of the dishes, but certainly try the tuna sushi, buttery hamachi, and yellowtail sushi were standouts. The fish is impossibly fresh, and sometimes accented with nice flavors like chilis, cilantro, or crunchy sesame seeds. The atmosphere of the place is also wonderful—soothing lights, comfy booths—you feel like you're in the middle of the ocean. Dish tip: If you are a regular sushi eater, let the chef prepare what he thinks is best that night. Table tip: The bathroom is upstairs.
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.
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.