Manchego (Spain)
Pappo

Pappo

2320 Central Avenue Alameda, CA 94501, 94501-4569, United States

European • American • Californian • Mediterranean


"I 'd been wanting to try Pappo for a while. Seeing their special dinner menus looked like the chef is creative and interested in market fresh ingredients. We finally made a reservation to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant was busy, but the noise level was tolerable. The seats are moderately comfortable not long dinner comfortable. Service was efficient, though I wouldn 't say we were helped in the direction of our choices ergo the 3 stars for food. The items that were good were quite good and a good value for our group that included gnocchi and pork chop mains. The disappointments were a cioppino that was way too salty with an almost gravy like sauce, and the cassoulet that was rather dried out two dishes that we were all excited to see on the menu. We did the 3 starter option and our selected ones were generally good nothing stand out, but take the term small plate to heart. As for desserts again we did the 3 plate option. Creme brulee did not have the cracklin crust one hopes for flavor was not particularly compelling, there was a chocolate something I weirdly don 't like chocolate but others said it was fine, and an almond cake (I think) that was the winner. Wine list was decently priced and enough of a range of interesting wines to accommodate the food. So good location, decent prices, good staff, but wildly uneven food just like all my fine dining experiences in Alameda oddly. I 'd recommend it in context, but I won 't be making an effort to return."

Burro Cheese Kitchen

Burro Cheese Kitchen

1221 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States

Cheese • Catering • Sandwiches • Food Trucks


"Nothing says comfort food like a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich from Burro Cheese Kitchen. Artisan cheeses and breads are used to create mouth-watering masterpieces like the Long Tall Texan (aged cheddar cheese, brisket and serrano-pineapple sauce on sourdough bread) or the Waylon Willie (gouda and cheddar cheeses, caramelized onions, peppercorns and spicy maple-bacon sauce on sourdough). The history behind the brand: The inspiration for Burro Cheese Kitchen struck when owner Justin Burrow, an Austin native, spent five years in Seattle. There, he discovered the joys of grilled cheese and got the idea of pairing various cheeses with various sauces and presenting a cheese plate dining experience as a grilled cheese sandwich. After trying out hundreds of combinations, Burro Grilled Cheese Kitchen opened its doors in 2013 and has been a solid favorite of the Austin food scene since then. The name comes from the most expensive cheese in the world, Balkan Burro cheese that goes for up to $750 per pound. If you're going to commit to making great grilled cheese sandwiches, you might as well aim to be the best of the best. What I got: Long Tall Texan- Sourdough, aged cheddar, brisket, and Serrano Pineapple sauce. This sandwich was the ideal combination of rich and savory and sweet! I shared my sandwich with Thing Two as this sandwich was a beast! The sandwich was a little tough in some aspects, but overall, it was a good showing for this food trailer!"