I was intrigued by a new bistro on the North Side, an area which I hope becomes a zenith for Pittsburgh food and culture, given its rich history.
Lola was tucked away, amid the warehouses and rowhouses, and is a tiny, quaint husband and wife establishment.
My girlfriend and I were the first 2 people to walk in, shortly followed by another couple.
The menu looked brief and intriguing, and I generally feel most menus should not be any more than a page.
I opted for the charcuterie and cheese plate for an app. The cheeses, including a cave aged goat cheese, and a delicious manchego were awesome. The cured meats, including a duck liver I believe, were also quite tasty.
When compared to the Salumi platter at Cure, for a mere 9 dollars more, there is alot more food available.
Our mains were crab mac and cheese, while my girlfriend had ordered the spanish mackeral. Both were cooked with precision and care, but seemed to lack any distinct contrast in flavors. I would be curious to try the flame grilled Ribeye.
I wish LOLA all the best, and I would chalk these issues up to growing pains.