The Dizz: an early review
You know how much I like mini-reviews from people we know, so I was glad to hear from Michael A. Gray about his meal at the newly opened Dizz, the bar-restaurant formerly known as Dizzy Issie's. (The photo to the left is of Dizzy Issie's, not the newly renovated place.)
Here's what he had to say: ...
"For those that have been wondering about Dizzy Issie's reincarnation as the Dizz, there's good news. My wife and I made our first return visit yesterday and the premises have certainly been upgraded. The floor is now polished wood. The brickwork's been laquered. There's a Tudoresque beamed ceiling. And our favorite table no longer wobbles.
But the food, vibe and prices have survived the transition. I had a Black and Bleu Burger which, if anything, was better than ever -- with the blue cheese seeping deliciously into the meat. My wife enjoyed a tasty chicken salad BLT substantial enough that half went home -- as did the remnants of a massive portion of french fries. With her iced tea and my glass of Chardonnay, the tab came to just over $22. Tough to beat, given today's spiraling prices.
Elaine was back in charge, assisted by some new staff members. Our server was her daughter-in-law -- sweet, perky and genuinely pleased to welcome Dizzy's regulars to the new improved Dizz.
Where what made it popular over the years hasn't really changed."
(Karl Merton Ferron/Sun phographer)
Comments
And the small kitchen still does not fail to satisfy. It's the closest thing to a Milwaukee Friday Fish Fry I have had here. Thank you, Mr. Gray: I could not agree more with your review.
Posted by: Piano Rob | September 12, 2008 7:56 AM
Something on country of origin food labelling on another Sun blog:
Where does your fresh food come from?
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/business/consuminginterests/blog/2008/09/post_49.html
Posted by: tmom | September 12, 2008 9:44 AM
Ms tmom, thanks for the link. Now I have a question for the general membership: according to the information provided, 'meats, fish, produce and peanuts' must be labeled as to country of origin. What did the poor little peanut do to deserve inclusion? Odd, very odd.
Posted by: Robert (the Single One) | September 12, 2008 10:12 AM
RtSO, not so long ago a peanut farmer was our President. I guess there has been a large influx of foreign-grown peanuts, so the Peanut Growers Protective Association lobbied to have peanuts included. Just like the Texas cattlepeople and the Louisiana shrimp fisherfolk.
Posted by: Retired in Elkridge | September 12, 2008 11:07 AM
Five of us dined at Dizzies (it will take some time for Dizz to register) last night and it was terrific. The crab cake is among the best I've had in all of Bmore. Our waitress, April, was a pro checking in on our needs regularly. We sat upstairs and didn't mind one bit. The new television is awesome for the sports fan. I love the openness of the bar area with the increased window size. Well done. It has been well worth the wait!
Posted by: Golfer Watson | September 12, 2008 11:26 AM
Don't pick on Mr. Peanut. He's just a leguuuume.
Sounds like the American Peanut Council has a lobbiest.
Posted by: tmom | September 12, 2008 12:53 PM
It's about time foreign peanuts are labelled. Everybody knows that Mexican peanuts are lazy and just dance all day.
¡Baile Sr. Cacahuete, baile!
Posted by: Owl Meat Gringo | September 12, 2008 1:30 PM
Owl - are you saying that they all want to come liver in this country and take jobs away from good American peanuts?
Posted by: Joyce W. | September 12, 2008 4:09 PM
It's just that that damned peanut can dance and I can't. Mr. Peanut, teach me to bust a move.
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy | September 12, 2008 5:57 PM
My wife and I have been twice since the reopening. The first night (9/7) a new server wasn't familiar with the menu and it might have been her first night serving ever. We still enjoyed it and there was a lively Ravens crowd there. The next time, it was a nice dinner after work and the food was good, the beer taps tasted clean, and the service was perfect. I'm still a huge fan. If the wings had been crispy, it would have been perfection, but we'll be back.
Posted by: Bob UU | September 12, 2008 7:05 PM
Dancing peanuts I can accept but Chardonnay with a black and bleu burger is just plain weird.
Posted by: Elite Elephant Lover | September 13, 2008 9:47 AM