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AMUSE BUCHE: GAZPACHO AND CRACKERS WITH ‘QUESO FRESCO’ & EGGPLANT TAPENADE: C - … Slightly below average

 

In cold December in Antigua, gazpacho isn’t the best idea.

 

Also, Gautemalan tomatoes are not the country’s strong point. They are mainly flavorless plum tomatoes. So a gazpacho made with these lacked any taste. It almost reminded me of chirmol, a little thicker, with distinct notes of bell pepper and a tiny touch of spicy heat.

 

The ‘queso fresco’ was topped with a thin radish slice. I took a bite and all I could think was “whipped Philly” I would doubt if that was anything but cream cheese.

 

The warm eggplant tapenade was the best taste in the dish. It was on top of squares of cocktail crackers like I’d buy in a supermarket.

 

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Uploaded on January 21, 2011
Taken on December 14, 2010