If you want an all five senses dining experience- Carnivale is the place to go. Its delicious, colorful, bright, and loud (to be honest). They have dancers, musicians and performers that are as attention-getting as their food.
Appetizers
HOUSE RICOTTA
Spanish-style requesón, tomato preserve, garlic chips, smoked olive oil, toasted sourdough
ROPA VIEJA
Braised brisket, sweet plantains, malanga, aji amarillo aioli, queso fresco
Entrees
PERUVIAN CHICKEN
Marinated Amish chicken, roasted fingerling potatoes, huancaina
(Confession, I didn't take a pic of this. Please accept this cartoon chicken as a replacement)
ARRACHERA
Wood-grilled skirt steak, conger, bacon soffits, chimichurri
(Confession 2; I took a pic of this mid-meal, and it does not look appealing. Please accept this cartoon cow as a replacement)
Desserts
CHOCOLATE DOME
White chocolate mousse, Klug Farms raspberry sorbet, mixed berries, Mexican chocolate
CARNIVALE ICE CREAM CAKE
Mango, red currant and pistachio ice creams
CUBAN CIGAR
Roasted hazelnut mousse, hazelnut sponge cake, oreo crumble, Zaya rum ice cream
(OK, maybe I shouldn't even show you this one, because its not on the menu anymore, but it was such a fun presentation. If it ever comes back, get it)
JAVI'S TRES LECHES
Milk soaked banana cake, peanut butter fondant, chocolate ganache
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