Guatemalan feast in Prospect Lefferts Gardens
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I bet many of us have not tried Guatemalan food, myself included. Seems to be heavy on hearty soups, chilis, tortillas and pumpkin seeds. Let's go sample some together at this little Mayan-art-decorated place. Figure about $42-$45/pp w/tax, tip, and fee.
Some likely menu items:
Hot figs appetizer - honey goat cheese, blue corn, blue corn tortillas, plum and pumpkin seeds
Zingy Salad - zucchini spirals, yuzu, tomato, onion, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, jalapeno and sesame seeds
Pepian soup - chicken, pumpkin seed, sesame seed, green tomatillo, cinnamon, chile pasa, chile guaque, cumin, black pepper, breadcrumbs, potato, carrot and rice
Caldo Tlalpeno Rojo Soup - tomato, black pepper, oregano, garlic, onion, peas, chickpeas, corn, achiote, shredded chicken, oaxaca cheese, chipotle and crunchy blue corn tortilla strips
Green eggs & cheese sandwich - spinach, eggs, honey goat cheese & horseradish mayonnaise on sourdough, served with salad
Rosemary roast chicken w/rice, carrots, & purple & fingerling potatoes
Baby back ribs w/rice & beans
Rosemary churros w/chocolate & dulce de leche dipping sauces
Yelp listing (4.5 stars): https://www.yelp.com/biz/ix-restaurant-brooklyn-3
Menu link: https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/ix-restaurant-43-lincoln-rd-brooklyn/384019
Please be considerate with your RSVPs and change promptly to No if not coming, so as not to inconvenience the restaurant or other diners. We do keep track of no-shows, and three will get you removed from the group. Also, please bring cash and some small bills: makes everyone's lives easier.
Transit: Q or B or Shuttle train to Prospect Park, walk one block east.
Who's in?