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.
1809 Manor Rd,
Austin, TX
(512) 457-9900
laura
on 08/25/08
Hm, this spicy orange infused margarita is right up your alley if you prefer tangy to sweet. I'm not sure what the spice consists of, but it's got a nice little kick that reminds me of cayenne pepper and chile powder. This is an extremely refreshing drink, and it goes beautifully with chips and queso, or virtually any of the entrees on El Chile's menu. I recommend lots of fresh squeezed lime in it as well!
801 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 916-4808
laura
on 08/25/08
Got milk? Philip Speer - pastry chef at Uchi - not only has milk; he knows how to prepare it 4 different ways. How about weaving milk into a Valrhona soft chocolate square that is as rich as it is creamy? Or ever think to make milk sherbet? Speer did. Fried milk? Okay, that's just crazy creative, and addictive at that. And chocolate oil? I suspect that is the thin chocolate crisp you see in the photo - the one that I could've munched on until the cows came home (ha - no pun intended) because it tasted like a crunchy version of sweet condensed milk. Let's just say that Speer knows how to make dessert. Oh, and this dish is not for the lactose-intolerant. :)
801 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 916-4808
laura
on 08/25/08
This is Uchi at its best -- a dish comprised of a simple, exquisite combination of spicy scallop and avocado. The sushi was a gift to my husband and me as we waited for our tempura course. Perhaps the tempura took ten minutes longer than it usually does...but who was counting? Clearly, our sous-chef (we were eating at the bar), who bowed apologetically and handed us the hotate. "I am sorry for the delay," he said. "You like scallops?" It wasn't something we'd planned on ordering, but now it's on our "Uchi must-eat" list. The raw scallop next to the avocado is a stroke of genius - both are smooth, creamy, and decadently delicious. And wrapped in seaweed and sprinkled with black sesame seeds, the scallop and avocado need nothing more, nothing less. The dish is perfect as it is.
616 W 34th St,
Austin, TX
(512) 420-8400
laura
on 08/21/08
Another "don't-miss" sandwich at FoodHeads - the apple pork tenderloin. We detracted one point for tough (day-old?) French bread, but otherwise, this dish is a near dishola. Think grilled pork tenderloin on a toasted baguette with smoked gouda, fresh spinach, spicy apple and tomato relish (with red onion and serrano peppers), and a honey dijon aioli. Unique flavors make this a standout sammie.
616 W 34th St,
Austin, TX
(512) 420-8400
laura
on 08/21/08
The only thing that keeps me from crying about the fact that Azul recently shut its doors (on Austin's East side), is knowing that FoodHeads is alive and kicking. This funky, delicious sandwich shop close to campus makes such creative sammies! Consider the chicken special - grilled chicken breast on toasted ciabatta with lettuce, tomato, avocado, feta cheese, and tarragon mayonnaise. It could be any old chicken sandwich, but thanks to that feta and the creamy tarragon mayo, it becomes a gourmet mouthful of goodness. Oh, and the coleslaw deserves a little ode of its own: crunchy, creamy, and so so garlicky - we love you slaw-baby! :)