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
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.
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.
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.