Tapas are a recent treat in the United States restaurants, but they’ve been around for a long time in Spain! Tapas are appetizers or small plates. There are many versions of how tapas originated. My favorite reason of the origin of tapas is that the Spaniards covered their wine glasses with small plates of appetizers to … Continue reading Tapas in Spain
SPAIN Fill in the blank: The Spanish name for Spain is: ____________ A Spanish farmer’s market is called a :_____________ _________is the Spanish word for small plates and appetizers. The custom is to go from restaurant to restaurant trying different ones … Continue reading Spain Quiz
Fill in the blank: Espana boqueria tapas Flamenco Moorish Ferdinand and Isabella Alhambra True or False: F T T T
There are two very special spots in Athens—Monasteraki and Plaka. No doubt you will go to each of these neighborhood markets if you visit Athens. Charm galore. As hectic as this metropolis is, it is also charming. Typically, one might write about the landmarks and incredible shopping in Athens… but I am going to cover … Continue reading Pikilia in Plaka
Republica is the name of a tapas restaurant on the Kansas City Country Club Plaza. It is referred to as modern Spanish cuisine. (not there anymore as of a year or so.)The idea of tapas is perfect for spending the evening on the plaza because we can nibble, drink and move on to some shopping … Continue reading Modern Spanish Cuisine