Dishola: Reviews by the Dish
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Say Cheese.
1005 W 34th St,
Austin, TX
(512) 371-3400
laura
on 04/28/08
This quite possibly may be the best chicken Piccata you'll ever eat. A friend kept urging me to try it - it is a "lunch special" at 34th Street Cafe every Thursday (but get there before 2 pm, because it is so popular, the restaurant usually runs out). I finally made it to this cozy neighborhood eatery last Thursday - and am glad I made the effort.
What makes the dish so special? First, the chicken breast is cooked to perfection - it has a light, crunchy, outer breading, yet is still moist and tender inside. The chef is generous with the lemon, white wine and butter sauce which is so good, you'll be tempted to inhale it. Tangy capers and bits of Parmesan cheese adorn the top of the breast, which sits upon a mound of mashed potatoes. (Note: I downed these spuds in one sitting...could it have been the butter or cheese...or both?)
Finally, a medley of veggies round out this plate. They are sauteed in olive oil, and I suspect they also benefit from a splash of lemon.
If you're a chicken piccata fan, carve out some time on your calendar on a Thursday and head to 34th Street Cafe - you won't be disappointed!
1005 W 34th St,
Austin, TX
(512) 371-3400
laura
on 04/02/08
If you're craving a little "green" in your diet, this side salad is absolutely worth the $2 or $3 extra at 34th Street Cafe. It is fresh and bountiful - laden with purple cabbage, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and mixed greens. The generous sprinkle of Parmesan Reggiano on top adds the perfect nutty bite!
406 E 43rd St,
Austin, TX
(512) 451-1218
laura
on 12/27/07
The best thing about this pizza: the heady, earthy smell of the white truffle oil. In fact, if you close your eyes and take a deep breath, you could very well lose yourself in the hills of Tuscany. Pair this pizza with a glass of Prosecco and a garden green salad, and enjoy...
Guadalupe St & W 4th St, Austin, TX, 78701
laura
on 02/01/08
Come Friday night, I dream about these Chelsea buns, knowing they await at Austin's Saturday morning Farmer's Market. Harking from Chelsea, England (and yes, made by Austin's very own "English baker," Tracy Claros) the Chelsea Bun begins its sweet life in the form of Danish pastry dough. The dough is then hand rolled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and currants. The final step in the evolution of a Chelsea bun? White icing is lightly glazed across the top. Sink your teeth into one of these plump, soft, buttery buns, and jolly well enjoy. :)
Guadalupe St & W 4th St, Austin, TX, 78701
laura
on 06/24/08
Hands down my favorite scones in Austin - only to be had on Saturdays at the Austin Farmer's Market next to Republic Square. While not too sweet, they're moist, buttery, and soft on the inside (yet still rather well done on the outside) - just as a true English scone should be.
Tracy Claros, baker extraordinaire (also of "sticky toffee pudding" fame) is the great creator behind these authentic English scones. She pulls them out of the oven just before arriving at the Farmer's Market (often they're still hot), and they fly off her stand like hotcakes. There is always a line of eager patrons, many of whom she now knows by name.
I recommend the ginger cream or the raspberry white chocolate. You will either love me or curse me for this recommendation - or maybe a little of both.