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.
hand-picked divine dishes you must try
1 5th Ave,
New York, NY
(212) 995-9559
jacque
on 02/11/08
I'm probably asking for a fight here, as we're talking New York pizza. Don't get me wrong, I love Lombardi's and Grimaldi's, but I swear I crave this pizza from Mario Batali's OTTO and must have it at more… [1 review]
Av. Presidente Masaryk 513,
Mexico City, MO
(504) 588-2123
kblood
on 03/28/08
Izote de Patricia Quintana is located in Mexico City's answer to Beverly Hills (Polanco). The swanky location is far from the historic city center, but the food is well worth the price of a thirty-minute more… [1 review]
4700 Guadalupe St,
Austin, TX
(512) 419-9700
laura
on 03/09/08
I absolutely agree with Beth, and since the magic did indeed happen the night I ordered Mandola's Melanzane pizza, I must give it a perfect 10 - the dishola! The ingredients coalesced perfectly...the more… [2 reviews]
3509 Fm-620 N,
Austin, TX
(512) 266-1369
laura
on 04/28/08
I'm with Chef Prambs! I love this Hudson's on the Bend signature dish. It's the kind of dish I'd never try to make at home (far too complicated, and time consuming). The attention to detail is marvelous. more… [2 reviews]
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 more… [1 review]
3945 24th St,
San Francisco, CA
(415) 695-0549
elsigh
on 07/20/08
My first thought, when I saw this beautiful coconut tamarind soup dish arrive in front of me, was Oh No; sitting right in the middle is this gorgeously browned and seasoned thick square of white corvina more… [1 review]
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 more… [1 review]
1206 W 38th St,
Austin, TX
(512) 451-9555
laura
on 06/09/08
Peanut butter and nutella. I mean, is there a BETTER combination? I could eat this gelato by the gallon. It's so creamy...so smooth. Think pure cool, silky sweetness on your tongue. And the rich, buttery more… [1 review]
176 N Canon Dr,
Beverly Hills, CA
(310) 385-0880
laura
on 06/01/08
Inspired by Kblood's wonderful description of her cheese board experience at Daniel's in Vegas, (http://www.dishola.com/dishes/view/1939) I had to share one of my more memorable cheese course experiences more… [1 review]
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 more… [1 review]
98 San Jacinto Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 685-8300
laura
on 04/15/08
This creamy corn chowder feels soft and velvety on your tongue. It surprised me with its depth and breadth of flavor. First, there is the corn element - sweet, but tempered by the heat and spice of more… [1 review]
05-02, OCBC Centre,
Singapore, Singapore
65332818
Judiaann
on 02/22/08
Pork, and pork belly in particular, has become the darling of the food world in recent years. But before all the hype and hoopla, the Chinese have been enjoying this most luxurious cut for decades. I more… [1 review]
2330 W North Loop Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 459-4121
laura
on 03/25/08
This is some of the best queso in Austin, Texas - and that's saying a lot. We suspect the cheesy delight is made from a variety of real Mexican cheeses (as opposed to the Velveeta-type quesos served at more… [1 review]
915 N Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX, 78703
512-472-6660
laura
on 03/16/08
Emily Fleming-Nash, proprietor of Emerald City Press, introduces Austinites to what many don't know they've been missing: the Espresso Soft Serve. This "dish/drink" is essentially a combination of a more… [1 review]
1500 Spyglass Dr,
Austin, TX
(512) 732-0303
silentmeow
on 08/10/08
Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum! more… [2 reviews]
1610 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX
(512) 326-4411
laura
on 03/03/08
Abundance. This is the first word that comes to mind when this calamari panini is set in front of you. Uncommonly tender semolina crusted calamari spill down and around the sides of crusty fresh baked more… [1 review]
1101 W 5th St,
Austin, TX, 78703
512-476-0728
silentmeow
on 06/27/08
Laura is right about this salad. It is definitely a Diego Rivera. What's sad is that Castle Hill is closing this month. My hope is that the interior Mexican restaurant they plan on opening (in a different more… [2 reviews]
P.O. Box 999,
Austin, TX
(512) 751-3955
laura
on 02/15/08
Sink your teeth into one of Planet Bonnie's luscious white or dark chocolate cupcakes, and there will be no turning back. Planet Bonnie's "earth" and "moon" cakes are simultaneously light and rich. The more… [1 review]
2408 W Anderson Ln,
Austin, TX
(512) 451-7333
laura
on 02/12/08
It is consistent. It is refined without being pretentious. It pairs beautifully with a glass of dry white wine. This week's dishola award goes to Houston's House Smoked Salmon. Imagine a chunk of salmon more… [1 review]
801 S Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 916-4808
laura
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Japanese have long had a term for a "fifth taste" - an add-on to the four basic tastes Americans know: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. That fifth taste is called "umami," and it's a bit hard to more… [1 review]
2330 W North Loop Blvd,
Austin, TX
(512) 459-4121
laura
on 01/28/08
My Mom has a saying when something really great happens to her: "God blew me a kiss." That's how I felt when I took one bite of Fonda San Miguel's crepas de cajeta. (For the uninitiated, cajeta is the more… [1 review]
626 N Lamar Blvd,
Austin, TX, 78703
(512) 708-8800
DeniseAustin
on 01/15/08
This is a good sandwich, but my FAVORITE pimiento cheese is Pam's Pimiento from Central Market's salad bar. It is the best I've ever had (sorry Mom!) more… [3 reviews]
401 W 2nd St,
Austin, TX, 78701
(512) 494-1500
laura
on 12/10/07
When a chef owns up to a favorite dish on his or her menu, you know it's worth a try. Rumor has it that one of the current chef picks at Lambert's is the fried green tomato appetizer. After sampling a more… [1 review]
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 more… [1 review]
4101 Guadalupe St, Suite 100,
Austin, TX, 78751
512-451-7170
laura
on 10/22/07
I could wax poetic about this sandwich, but suffice it to say this is a true blue East Coast classic. New World Deli's owner is from Jersey, so maybe that's why this dish feels so authentic. Imagine two more… [1 review]
1110 W Lynn St, Austin, TX, 78703
laura
on 10/21/07
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