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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RINGY DINGY Calamari at Barbara's Fish Trap, photo by bighousepink
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RINGY DINGY Calamari at Barbara's Fish Trap

281 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
(650) 728-7049

This calamari is dipped in Tempura batter, lightly breaded and deep fried to yield a great appetizer. The resulting morsels of squid rings are crispy, yet light and fun to dip in the various sauces that accompany the dish.

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Whole Steamed Dungeoness Crab at Barbara's Fish Trap, photo by bighousepink
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Whole Steamed Dungeoness Crab at Barbara's Fish Trap

281 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA
(650) 728-7049

Caught only a short distance away, it is hard to get any fresher than the Whole Steamed Crab at Barbara's. The abundant meet is slightly sweet and easy to extract. The crab is great for sharing with your friends or as a meal for one.

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New York Cherry - Grasshopper Pie at Mitchell's Ice Cream, photo by bighousepink
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New York Cherry - Grasshopper Pie at Mitchell's Ice Cream

688 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA
(415) 648-2300

As seen on TV, the incredibly rich flavor's of Mitchell's live up to their reputation. The New York Cherry is lightly sweetened and reminded me of bubble gum. The Grasshopper Pie, made of mint, chocolate chips, fudge and Oreos was superp. Combine these like I did for a flavor of your own, and go with great friends to top off this San Francisco ice cream experience!!

Tags: new york  cherry  minth  chocolate chip  fudge  Oreo  edit
Green Tea Ice Cream at Taraval Okazu Ya, photo by bighousepink
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Green Tea Ice Cream at Taraval Okazu Ya

1735 Taraval, San Francisco, CA, 94116
(415) 759-6850

It is always amazing to see the variety of flavors you can experience in Green Tea Ice Cream. Less gritty than normal, Taraval Okazu Ya's version of this sushi dessert in sweeter than most, in fact it there was even a hint of Vanilla in each bite. This little dish is a great finally to a great meal.

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Special Scallops at Taraval Okazu Ya, photo by bighousepink
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Special Scallops at Taraval Okazu Ya

1735 Taraval, San Francisco, CA, 94116
(415) 759-6850

These scallops served atop this great dish are smooth and fresh. When I bit into the first one, I was expecting a much harsher flavor. The result of each bite was surprisingly soft and delicate.

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