Today's lunch was a bit better, thought still not a touch on PATE e PALO...as we headed for the Creole Cuisine of MESON de BARI at Hostos 32 in another magnificent 16th century structure (aren't they all here!).
Samuel ordered the BASTONCITOS de PESCADO which were moist pieces of fresh fish in a fried batter that would shame an American Fish Stick any day. He gobbled up the fries and most of the fish with his daily Sprite (or 7-UP). I opted for the specialty of the house, CANGREJO QUISADO, a shredded crab stew that was quite tasty (watch out for bones) and even better with the side of Fried Plantains which I used as a server for the stew,
Will had a delish CAMARONES ala CRIOLLA or shrimp creole style also with the plantains. It was a nice lunch and there were (for a change) menus in English so we knew what we were getting. I stupidly forgot my Latin phrase book at home, but these things so rarely help as each country has such different names for the same dishes anyway!
more tomorrow....because tonight;s dinner was a success!
