The Daily Balance

Sometimes it’s the side dishes that “make” a meal.

Case and point:

Isn’t it funny how you might order an elaborate, equally delish meal, but remember the side dish? – or tapenade!

In honor of my favorite side dishes, I thought I’d call them out on the blog and give them the props they deserve

White Beans – Chinato

Mac N’ Cheese – Boston Market (yes, I went there)

Tater tots – Happy Dog

GARLIC TWIST ROLLS – Pasquales

Chips and Guac – Paladar

MEAT SAUCE – Trattoria

Sesame Oil – TAZA

Do you have a restaurant you go where you look more forward to the sides than the main dish?!

13 Responses to “Daily Delish – When the “supporting act” steals the show”

1. Lizzy @ LBBakes said:

   Sides are so often more fun for me! You mentioned mac ‘n cheese – I am in love with Panera (could live there, I think), and their mac ‘n cheese is awesome!

   Posted on July 27, 2010 at 7:32 pm | Reply
   • thedailybalance said:

     i MUST try this next time — or make my Mister oder it and steal some

     Posted on July 29, 2010 at 9:27 am | Reply
2. Shanna said:

   A Cajun restaurant called Nolas for their cornbread . Italian place for their garlic dipping oil.

   Posted on July 27, 2010 at 7:42 pm | Reply
   • thedailybalance said:

     ahhhhhh cornbread – one of my favorite indulgences!

     Posted on July 29, 2010 at 9:27 am | Reply
3. Cleshopaholic said:

   OooohHhhhhhh. The sesame oil and super fluffy pitas at Taza are so divine!!!! Also a big fan of the sweet potato fries with honey at great lakes!

   Posted on July 27, 2010 at 8:04 pm | Reply
   • thedailybalance said:

     yea, sweet potato fries are pretty rockin — house of blues actually has good ones!

     Posted on July 29, 2010 at 9:27 am | Reply
4. Alicia at Poise in Parma said:

   I’m obsessed with the slaw at Melt. Forget the grilled cheese: give me their Brussels sprouts and a huge pile of slaw and I’m one happy woman.

   Also, my hubby won’t stop talking about the mac and cheese at XO downtown. It is REALLY good. We went their for our 2nd anniversary in 2008 and he’s still talking about it. I attempted to make it for our third anniversary – it was close, but not exactly right. Guess we just have to go back for our fourth!

   Posted on July 27, 2010 at 8:34 pm | Reply
   • thedailybalance said:

     Can you believe i still haven’t been to XO — sounds like I can go and order mac n cheese and dessert and be all set

     Posted on July 29, 2010 at 9:28 am | Reply
5. Brittany said:

   MMMM…. I can’t choose a fav. I love so many side dishes, at so many restaurants, lol!

   Posted on July 27, 2010 at 9:41 pm | Reply
6. Bite Buff said:

   It’s too early in the morning (and I haven’t had my cup of coffee yet) to think of examples, but it happens all the time. I love side dishes!!

   Posted on July 28, 2010 at 7:26 am | Reply
7. Carly said:

   You are spot on with the Paladar and Taza sides…. YUM!!! Another addition, and quite indulgent, are the pom frittes at Bar Cento. I rarely order fries, but I can’t go there without getting some because they are so stinkin’ good!

   Posted on July 28, 2010 at 8:21 am | Reply
   • thedailybalance said:

     still haven’t been to bar cento — i am SUCH a wuss when it comes to making it out to the west side, even though i know there are countless amazing places – i just have to GET to them all!

     Posted on July 29, 2010 at 9:30 am | Reply
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