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.
laura's Profile
Say Cheese.
4101 W Parmer Ln Ste E,
Austin, TX, 78727
(512) 821-9472
laura
on 03/17/08
"Moan-worthy" indeed. This absolutely qualifies as a dishola "Divine Dish"!
555 W Bitters Rd,
San Antonio, TX
(210) 496-0555
laura
on 09/26/07
A minor triumph as far as "tapas del mar" go, this ahi tuna is a must-order at Bin 555. It sits in an ocean of emerald spicy basil "olio santo," and is served with grilled roma tomatoes, shallots, chives and sea salt. From a visual standpoint, the sesame-crusted flat-bread appears to guide the plate - a sail in a multi-colored sea. It does more than look spectacular, however. The paper-thin crackers serve as a crunchy textural counterpoint to the soft, sweet tuna.
1 Lake Ave,
Colorado Springs, CO
(719) 634-7711
laura
on 09/27/07
What is better than Carpaccio? ...fresh Colorado beef carpaccio. This quintessentially elegant dish works largely thanks to its simplicity. Slivers of raw Colorado beef are served with a touch of mustard aioli. A quail's egg is the only garnish. Utterly delectable.
1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704
laura
on 10/17/07
How can a dish that you've ordered for six years running always seem better than the last time you tried it? Such is the case with Vespaio's Tartar di Tonno. Not only is the presentation cover-worthy, but the taste...well, to steal a word from the Italians, the taste is simply buenissimo. Think finely chopped Sashimi grade Hawaiian big eye tuna tossed with Dijon mustard and capers. Served with olive tapenade, homemade grilled focaccia crostini, and Belgian endive, this is the kind of appetizer that will engage your palate and warm your heart.
1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704
laura
on 10/22/07
When does moderation overflow into excess? Vespaio's chocolate Pot de Creme pushes the envelope, but let me assure you: every sumptuous bite is worth the indulgence. Nibble on a crunchy chocolate hazelnut biscotti, sip a surprisingly effervescent chocolate gelato milkshake, then let the silky chocolate pot de creme slide across your tongue. For a choc-a-holic, this sweet-ending is nothing short of bliss.