# What You Need:
→ Breads & Crackers
01 - 16 cocktail rye bread squares
02 - 16 multigrain cracker rectangles
03 - 16 breadstick segments, approximately 2 inches each
→ Cheeses
04 - 4 oz aged cheddar, sliced
05 - 4 oz herbed cream cheese
06 - 4 oz 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 2-inch lengths
→ Extras
12 - 16 pitted green olives
13 - 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
14 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
15 - Sea salt, to taste
16 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Prepare a large serving platter or wooden board to serve as the cityscape foundation.
02 - Cluster the cocktail rye bread squares and multigrain crackers on the platter to resemble city blocks.
03 - Stack sliced cheddar and gouda on selected bread and cracker pieces to create skyscraper layers.
04 - Spread herbed cream cheese between layers or atop stacks to secure cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado slices, adding color and height.
05 - Insert breadstick segments vertically within some stacks for enhanced height and visual interest.
06 - Decorate the stacks with halved cherry tomatoes, pitted green olives, and chive lengths to complete the urban skyline effect.
07 - Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle black sesame seeds, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the assembled platter.
08 - Present immediately, allowing guests to select their preferred skyscraper bites.
