First time trying Arepa — completely converted

I had never tried Arepa before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The fresh from avocado sauce taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. precooked white cornmeal masarepa is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a Venezuelan diaspora restaurant abroad setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. hallacas Christmas preparation is a multi-day family tradition where the whole extended family participates. My server recommended ron Santa Teresa rum alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Arepa. Outstanding first encounter.