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
259 W 4th St,
New York, NY
(212) 691-9359
DisholaDuo
on 01/12/08
I never order salmon, I find the flavor of the fish too overwhelming. But Extra Virgin never disappoints, so I figured I'd try it. Truth be told, I've ordered almost everything else on the menu. Again I left more than satisfied. The salmon was fresh and light, not at all oily. It sat on a bed of root vegetables, and was accented with pomegranate seeds. Dish tip: I ordered the salmon medium rare. If that's too your liking, go for it.
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.
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).