Having this skewer as our entrée was like having a shot (the alcoholic kind of shot; not the espresso shots, mind you) before getting into a serious business. Packed with flavours, the yellowish green piparra caught our attention and put some of us unease but rest assured, it was not fiery at all. Every single other element was strong on its own — smoked sea bass, anchovies, pickled cucumber & onion, and olive — but having them all together gave a much needed wake-up call for what's ahead of us for the feast (re: more good food!).