Seasonality: 112 Spaghetti Squash

Chris:
This is the first in a series of hopefully many quick mini-reviews of dishes that pop into and out of existence with the changing seasons. With so many restaurants in the area that cater to the ingredients of the season, great dishes come (and unfortunately go) so quickly -- and it's easy to miss a winner.

This week we have the 112 Eatery Spaghetti Squash. 112 is worth a trip any night, but it is especially worth a trip to try this autumnal dish while it is still around.

The key is the simplicty: bright, vibrant yellow spaghetti squash, a simple vinegar (apple cider maybe?) to add tang and sweetness, red pepper flakes for a slight kick, lightly grated parmesan to add some salt. The flavors blend perfectly, and the extras are so lightly applied that they don't take away from the natural taste of the squash -- they simply highlight it. Not to mention the fact that the thin strands of squash are expertly cooked to provide a chewable yet soft texture.

The dish totally trumped my old standby, the 112 cheeseburger. I just about ate the whole plate of squash before starting on the burger -- it was that good. At $6 for the generous-sized side dish, it was an absolute steal. Go try it now before it goes out of season.

Rating: 3.5 tines.