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| - After experiencing Lola and Lolita on consecutive nights, I can confidently say that Lolita = deeelicious, and Lola = overrated and overpriced.
Lolita offers many similar menu items as Lola (i.e. Pork Chop, Sirloin, Beet Salad, etc), but only at half the price. The restaurant has a more open and welcoming environment (though it would almost be considered hipster if this place was in LA). Most importantly, the food at Lolita is more unique and just tastes better. While the food at Lola was good, I was not impressed by any of it. It tasted good, but it didn't make me happy. The food at Lolita, on the other hand, made me a very happy girl.
Appetizers:
Duck Meatballs - good, but doesn't really taste like duck
Charred Eggplant Dip - surprisingly yummy. doesn't taste like eggplant at all. kind of felt like I was eating a super smooth hummus with amazing pita
Maple Glazed Pork Belly - GET IT. 'nuff said.
Mushroom Pizza - good, but nothing special. It was also super oily on the bottom, pizza-hut style. Don't think that was necessary.
Entree:
Roasted Suckling Pig (Tuesday Special!) - Really tender and flavorful. Apparently they only offer this on Tuesdays. Kind of reminds me of the Hawaiian Kalua Pig.
Bone Marrow Crusted Sirloin - Presentation was lacking (looked like a giant baked potato) but the meat was cooked to perfection and I loved the grilled onions that came with it.
Grilled Walleye - GET IT. This was cooked in a prosciutto broth with prosciutto strips on top. Drool.
Sides:
Fried Brussels Sprouts - GET IT. As the server said, the best thing that happened to Brussels sprouts. It could be kind of salty at times though, but still a must try.
Soft Polenta with mascarpone and parmesan - This one sounded better than it tasted. I would've liked the polenta a little sweeter. Not impressed.
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