Fusion is in at Isabella’s

Yes, CoolDMZ eats the food. And occasionally it is prepared by someone other than himself or his wife. Isabella’s Friday night was one such occasion. This is the joint in the spot formerly occupied by I believe an American Legion bar and across from the place that I dare not name again because the punks have schooled me good.

Our meal took place nice and early (toddler time) so we had the place to ourselves–a great opportunity to get a feel for the space. Yeah, that’s what we did. The fact that Isabella’s is raised off street level a few feet and is just one giant room makes for a great space. Columns, tall booths, perfect lighting and tasteful decor–it’s a great space. This is why I don’t review restaurants. The food? Pretty good–a fusion of Mexican, Spanish and Italian with some other stuff thrown in there (I’m not big on fusion). I had Chicken Mole, which has chocolate in it, so it’s like dinner and dessert at once.

It was good, the portions were perfect, the only knock is that whoever plated it (that’s from watching cooking shows) went a little nuts with the squeeze bottle of sauce. Maybe that’s because it was early in the evening. Also it was supposed to have fried bananas, and it did indeed have them…fried bananas, that is, not plantains. Isn’t there a difference? I like bananas, but I don’t recommend serving them with Chicken Mole, because the sweetness plays up the chocolate, and soon you’re literally tasting Hershey’s syrup.

Other dishes I tasted were very much the same–technically great, a little nutso with the plating. I didn’t pay but the prices were just about right. Oh and it’s a Coca-Cola shop, which is important, with a big giant bar. And my two small children were exceedingly well-behaved, and I think Isabella’s has something to do with it (but not much).

(By the way, in trying to find information about Isabella’s, I came across the “World of Web” site. Please to enjoy.)

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Author: CoolDMZ

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3 thoughts on “Fusion is in at Isabella’s”

  1. i couldn’t find a funny way to work this into my piece, but yeah it turns into an alternative club before your 6:00 dinner is over, if you know what i’m saying…

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  2. Isabella’s is owned by the same folks who operate Todo un Poco on Laguna Blvd. whose food is equally as delicious. I think Isabella’s is in the Entertainment book (or “dine-out book” as my soon-to-be-mother-in-law charmingly calls it), but we’ve been woefully mistaken as far as what’s in the book recently, so don’t quote me on that. Doesn’t Isabella’s also turn into an alternative night club after hours?

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