# What You'll Need:
→ Breads & Crackers
01 - 16 cocktail rye bread squares
02 - 16 multigrain cracker rectangles
03 - 16 breadstick segments, approximately 5 cm each
→ Cheeses
04 - 120 g aged cheddar, sliced
05 - 120 g herbed cream cheese
06 - 120 g gouda, sliced
→ Vegetables & Garnishes
07 - 1 cucumber, sliced into thin rectangles
08 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
09 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 2 avocados, sliced
11 - 1 small bunch chives, cut into 5 cm lengths
→ Extras
12 - 16 pitted green olives
13 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
14 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
15 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Arrange a large serving platter or wooden board to serve as your urban cityscape foundation.
02 - Place cocktail rye bread squares and multigrain crackers in clusters, resembling city blocks across the platter.
03 - Layer slices of aged cheddar and gouda on selected breads and crackers to create the effect of skyscraper floors.
04 - Use herbed cream cheese to adhere thin slices of cucumber, red bell pepper, and avocado between cheese layers or atop stacks for height and color.
05 - Place breadstick segments upright into some stacks to provide additional vertical dimension and visual interest.
06 - Enhance the skyline effect by garnishing with halved cherry tomatoes, pitted green olives, and chive pieces.
07 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil lightly over the platter, then sprinkle black sesame seeds, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper evenly.
08 - Present immediately to guests, allowing them to select and enjoy their stacked savory bites.
