100 Favorite Dishes: Fish Tacos From Tryst

As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to [email protected]...

By John Linn

March 9, 2010

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As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to [email protected].

No. 59: Fish Tacos From Tryst

A great fish taco is a lesson in balance -- savory, fried fish is paired with the crunch of fresh cabbage, the tart acidity of lime, and the cooling smoothness of crema. The synergy of flavors is not unlike how one might go about pairing food with, say, beer. It just so happens that both things are done expertly at Tryst, the Delray Beach beer and tapas bar that debuted last year and has captivated ever since. The fish tacos are nigh flawless, employing lightly battered local mahi mahi, avocado crema, and fresh flour tortillas to great effect. Paired with a crisp beer like Pinkus Organic Pilsner or an Allagash White hefeweizen, it's a combo that stands the test of time.

Previous 100 Favorite Dishes:
No. 60: French toast from Dune Deck Cafe
Favorite Dishes No. 61 through No. 80
Favorite Dishes No. 81 through No. 100

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