Dover sole
noun
1
: a common European sole (Solea solea) esteemed as a food fish
2
: a flatfish (Microstomus pacificus of the family Pleuronectidae) of the Pacific coast of North America that is a commercially important food fish
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Among the choices for lunch at its sleek new Ristorante is Dover sole, on a prix fixe menu of two courses for $70, three for $90 and four for $120.
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Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Among them are Canaletto, the ship’s Italian venue, and Rudi’s Sel de Mer, the standout French brasserie with dishes including Dover sole meunière, oysters on the half shell, steak frites, and duck cassoulet.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
This is an attempt to differentiate it from the more expensive — but equally tasty — Dover sole.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Guests dined on an array of fresh Italian food: burrata, various salads, homemade ravioli, and risotto, with chicken and Dover sole served for the mains.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Among them are Canaletto, the ship’s Italian venue, and Rudi’s Sel de Mer, the standout French brasserie with dishes including Dover sole meunière, oysters on the half shell, steak frites, and duck cassoulet.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
This is an attempt to differentiate it from the more expensive — but equally tasty — Dover sole.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Guests dined on an array of fresh Italian food: burrata, various salads, homemade ravioli, and risotto, with chicken and Dover sole served for the mains.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Dover sole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dover%20sole. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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