Far better are the moist thin slices of duck accompanied by a saucer of Oriental-style nitroglycerin that goes by the generic name "spicy Hunan sauce."

Dessert lovers, not expecting much, may be surprised by the banana pudding ($2.50), which is more like a moist, mellow slice of banana-nut cake.

I took a bit of the cake and followed it with a moist slice of cheese.

The moist slices of uncooked fish had been wrapped in strips of fresh yellow seaweed.

A few lean but moist slices of sausage added even more zip.

Also memorable, thick, moist slices of monkfish had the advantage of quick searing and of a subtle leek sauce, a perfect mate.

Chorizos are moist, flavorful slices of the Spanish sausage, not the shriveled tidbits encountered elsewhere.

Skate, the most boring of fish, is fabulous here, a thick moist slice on a disarmingly pretty plate.

A plate of cheeses, a moist slice of chocolate terrine, a creamy cheesecake and a buttery blueberry crostata (the crust a little soggy) finished a very good meal.

Dr. Presilla ordered the hornado, which came in moist slices, bordered by slivers of crunchy skin, all golden and crackling, and four savory side dishes.