Gazpacho – Rene at Tlaquepaque

Gazpacho - Rene at Tlaquepaque
A chilled soup of fresh tomatoes and garden vegetables. $8
Rene at Tlaquepaque, Sedona AZ

This gazpacho tasted fine, but it was way chunkier than I expected. I usually think of a gazpacho as being smooth, but this was almost like a soupy salsa. Cubed veggies as garnish is fine, but there was just SO much of them. And they should have wiped the bowl rim.

Wine flight - Rene at Tlaquepaque
4-item Build Your Own Flight. $16

Smoked salmon platter – The Grille at Shadowrock

Smoked salmon platter - The Grille at Shadowrock
Bagel, cream cheese, chopped eggs, onion, sliced cucumber, capers. $14.50
The Grille at Shadowrock, Sedona AZ

This was obviously pre-prepared so it wasn’t all that fresh, and they didn’t provide enough mini bagels and cream cheese for the amount of everything else. I did like the plentiful amount of food for the price.

“The Board” – Tinderbox Kitchen

The Board - Tinderbox Kitchen
House made charcuterie, TBOX breads, select cheese, other goodies. $16
Tinderbox Kitchen, Flagstaff AZ

This charcuterie board was delicious! I loved all the meats and the smoked duck breast was probably my favorite. Noms!

Churchill Manhattan & Hummingbird cocktail - Tinderbox Kitchen
Churchill Manhattan: Bulleit rye whiskey, sweet and dry vermouth, blood orange bitters, lemon twist.
Hummingbird: champagne, elderflower liqueur, lemon, soda.

Bison truffle & Carolina babe – Sliderbar

Bison truffle & Carolina babe - Sliderbar
All natural ground bison patty, truffle aioli, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, gem lettuce, tomato on an artisan white bun. $6.95
House-made pulled pork, barbeque sauce, caramelized onions & cole slaw on an artisan white bun. $5.25
Sliderbar, San Francisco CA

I liked the truffle bison slider. The truffle aioli was delicious, but the bison patty could have been more moist. I think it was a bit overcooked. The pulled pork was good but I wish it was had more sauce.