We were back at it again today. Today we tried 10 new items (meaning we haven't had them this year), bringing our total to 55 items tried this year.
Ropa Vieja Empanada (Islands of the Caribbean) - 8.0 - Tastes exactly like last year. Somewhat crispy, with tasty shredded beef inside. Tomato aioli helps keep it from being too dry.
Wuxi Spareribs (China) - 7.5 - Very meaty and tender. Flavor was pretty good but not great. There is a hint of sweetness.
Quesito (Islands of the Caribbean) - 7.5 - Flaky, with lots of cream cheese inside. I wish there was more guava sauce.
Croissant aux Escargots (France) - 7.0 - Not as garlicky or buttery as I remembered. Still pretty good.
New Brunswick Slider (Hops & Barley) - 7.0 - This would be an 8.0 if it wasn't drowning in the horseradish sauce. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the fried onions added a nice crunch.
Teriyaki Chicken Bun (Japan) - 7.0 - I didn't try this, but my wife said "It's okay. It's sweet and savory with a heavy ginger flavor".
Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp (Africa) - 7.0 - These tasted heavily of paprika. I like paprika, so they were okay. Unfortunately, they were quite overcooked and rubbery.
Fromage Montage Cheesecake (Shimmering Sips) - 7.0 - This is the reward for completing Emile's Fromage Montage. It's tiny, like two bites worth. It tastes like regular cheesecake with a white chocolate disc on top.
Frangipane Peach Tart (Sommerfest) - 6.5 - Wasn't quite sweet enough for me. The peach is from a can.
Roasted Irish Sausage (Ireland) - 5.5 - My wife and I both didn't care for this. Had a weird spice profile going on.
