Dishola: Reviews by the Dish

538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70119
70911

chon_jee on 09/21/08

You can't come to New Orleans without having a Po'boy (or anywhere down south for that matter). And down here in the Big Easy, there ain't no better place than Parkway Bakery and Cafe. This down home, simple, and cozy corner eatery is located right in the middle of a Katrina-battered neighborhood. But the people here couldn't be friendlier. Just ask Jake, the tavern's owner, about the Before-During-After painting up on the wall. The po'boy here is LOADED! I mean sauce and oil dripping down your wrist, shreds of beef falling down, open your jaw like a great white shark, loaded. The french baguette bread is crispy as it should on the outside, and soft in the inside. The beef are so tender and cooked so well, it'll melt in your mouth. And you get all this crazy goodness for less than $7. The fried oyster po'boys are also terrific, but that's another story. Make sure you roll up your sleeves.

10010 N Capital Of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
(512) 467-6969

chon_jee on 09/19/08

My favorite local brew in Austin, and it really f***in sucks that I can only have it in the winter. But in the same time it makes it so much more special. It's like a cross between beer and wine, it's barrel-aged process gives it a slight sweet oaky, yet hoppy taste. Best served cold in an even colder day, the subtle spices mixed in makes it a perfect ale for the holiday seasons.

614 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX
(512) 444-0012

chon_jee on 12/16/07

Personally I'm disappointed with this aperitif, the buttery texture and flavor of the avocado was drowned by the tequila and lime. Having it as a slushie didn't helped either. And honestly it was overpriced. It is daring to present it as an option in this world of your run-of-the-mill margharitas though. That much i'll give. But hey, maybe i'm just too used to having avocado smoothies served with chocolate syrup as a kid.

3202 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX, 78757
(512) 467-0347

chon_jee on 04/26/08

Sliced duck breast in curry sauce with pineapples, green pepper, tomato, and cilantro. I have to say, I had low expectations of this place. Everybody have told me that the food is either 'mmeh' or 'so-so.' And worse-of-all-my-fears, due to the hyped and how the establishment was advertised, I thought this was going to be another modern-pan-asian cuisine suited for the masses with heavily accented ethnic decor. (And honestly, after the spinach leaf appetizers, my fears was not qualmed). But to my surprise, this curry dish was... quite good. The duck meat was well spiced and cooked and also tender. The vegetables was quite fresh. Best of all, the curry sauce was not watered down like I was afraid of. The sauce is quite thick, sweet, salty, and spicy with just enough heat, and has some undertones of mint or bay leafs. I would not try the so-called Indonesian dishes, but the more traditional Thai dishes seems to be well worth it, albeit slightly overpriced.

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.