Dishola: Reviews by the Dish

603 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
(512) 478-6322

chon_jee on 04/01/08

Pardon the picture, we had to split the burger 3 ways... But honestly, didn't feel like I missed much. I've always liked local burger eateries, especially drive-thrus, they provide that classic feel and friendly family outing. Not to mention fresh, non-mass-produced hamburgers accompanied with a frozen treat. But this one's a bit of a disappointment. Yes, the burger's average, nothing special, the bun's on the sweeter side, but you really could get a better burger from Sonic's. But that's really not my beef with this place. (pun fully intended). It's the hospitality. They were yelling out our orders and telling us to pick it up like it was a priviledge to eat there and it's the 1920s. The whole point of the drive-thru is that cozy friendly neighborhood atmosphere, sitting on the back of your pick up or inside your car hangin out, or taking the kids out. This is not it.

26 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
(312) 201-0455

chon_jee on 04/06/08

I know what you're thinking, "popcorn!?" But trust me, this is ssssooo goooddd, the crunchiness and the sweet-salty taste is worth going to Chicago alone. And what's great is that it's just right off the Magnificent Mile, so you can pick up a bag and eat while you shop or walk around Michigan Ave. (Be ready for a long line though). Seriously, you haven't been to the windy city if you haven't tried this yet.

9200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78753
(512) 834-1736

chon_jee on 01/27/08

Vietnamese char-grilled pork with jalapeno, cilantro, lettuce, cucumber in a toasted french bread. Can you get better food than this for less than $3? I seriously doubt it. This new mom and pop Vietnamese store just opened up in the very ethnic area of north Lamar. I've heard raves about their fresh breads and springrolls, so we decided to try it out for our weekly Sunday brunch. Hands down, the crispiest and freshest french bread in town! The crust is so crispy that flakes falls off the bread as you try to pick it up. The content of the sandwich is very fresh and accompanies teh bread very well. Seriously, to me that bread is the star of the dish. Got to finish this up and write about their spring rolls.........

4501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA
(504) 894-9880

chon_jee on 09/21/08

Warm Crawfish & Andouille Cheesecake with Chipotle Aioli. It's a cheesecake, it's an appetizer. This is sssooooo unbelievably good. Warm melty cheese, with hearty chunks of fresh crawfish, and bits of andouile sausage. The salty and spiciness of the sausage gives it a hint to the creamy cheese and sweet crawfish. Damn it, sometimes I wish I live in New Orleans (minus the annual hurricanes).

11570 Research Blvd, Austin, TX
(512) 418-9898

chon_jee on 09/21/08

Slow-cooked, dry-rubbed beef brisket, extra fatty cut... and pounds of it, hmmmmm. Why isn't this dish reviewed yet? How can anybody looking for a great brisket be informed of this? Oh wait... that's right, pretty much everyone have heard of Rudy's as soon as they step their toes in Austin. It's a very tender cut complete with the marbelized fat, they'll fall off your fork when you pick them up. Perfectly smoked with a crispy, charred outer skin. "Give me a quart.. no, hal... no, one pound of extra moist briskets... save the bread."