Dover sole
noun
1
: a common European sole (Solea solea) esteemed as a food fish
2
: a flatfish (Microstomus pacificus of the family Ploeronectidae) of the Pacific coast of North America that is a commercially important food fish
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Examples include flounder and black bass from Long Island, branzino and dorado from Greece, Dover sole from Dover in England and scallops from Maine.
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Shivani Vora, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The room filled with laughter and swapped gossip over plates of aged toma-hawk, Dover sole, and Limone pasta topped with caviar.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
According to a post on Instagram from Minetta Tavern's owner, restauranteur Keith McNally, Swift had visited the establishment with musician Phoebe Bridgers and enjoyed dishes including Dover sole, scallops and oysters.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
That translates into a large menu with classic dishes like escargots, octopus carpaccio, bouillabaisse, and Dover sole à la Meunière.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2023
After the impromptu and almost believable skit, guests were treated to a decadent menu of artichoke hearts, abundant caviar, and a choice between Dover sole and a fillet of beef.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023
On the ship, watch performances from the Royal Shakespeare Company and indulge in dishes like croquettes of suckling pig and Dover sole meunière.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2023
The menu, which includes everything from housemate focaccia to lobster bucatini to Dover sole piccata, is helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Alfred Portale.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 15 June 2023
My favorite dish here is a quieter one: Dover sole meuniere, expertly cooked fish with almonds and brown butter, wonderfully sweet parsnip crema, broccolini, and more fingerlings.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2023
Shivani Vora, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The room filled with laughter and swapped gossip over plates of aged toma-hawk, Dover sole, and Limone pasta topped with caviar.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
According to a post on Instagram from Minetta Tavern's owner, restauranteur Keith McNally, Swift had visited the establishment with musician Phoebe Bridgers and enjoyed dishes including Dover sole, scallops and oysters.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
That translates into a large menu with classic dishes like escargots, octopus carpaccio, bouillabaisse, and Dover sole à la Meunière.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2023
After the impromptu and almost believable skit, guests were treated to a decadent menu of artichoke hearts, abundant caviar, and a choice between Dover sole and a fillet of beef.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023
On the ship, watch performances from the Royal Shakespeare Company and indulge in dishes like croquettes of suckling pig and Dover sole meunière.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2023
The menu, which includes everything from housemate focaccia to lobster bucatini to Dover sole piccata, is helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Alfred Portale.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 15 June 2023
My favorite dish here is a quieter one: Dover sole meuniere, expertly cooked fish with almonds and brown butter, wonderfully sweet parsnip crema, broccolini, and more fingerlings.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2023
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“Dover sole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dover%20sole. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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