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Tapas(Printable version)
(After 5PM Only)
Garlicky Shrimp Lightly seasoned, spicy sensation, served with bread. -5.95 Antipasto Platters A special selection of cheeses, deli meats, olives. Served with bread For one - 5.00 For two - 8.00 Pancetta Stack Pancetta (Italian bacon), tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil olive oil. - 6.00 Smoked Salmon Crostini - 6.50 Mini Crab Cakes lightly seasoned crab cakes, breaded, and baked, served with Spanish Remo lade - 7.00 What is a Tapa? Tapas is the name of a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or warm (such as chopitos, which are battered, fried baby squid). In select bars in Spain, as well as some parts of North America and the United Kingdom, tapas has evolved into an entire, and sometimes sophisticated, cuisine. In Spain, patrons of tapas can order many different tapas and combine them to make a full meal. In some Central American countries such snacks are known as bocas. The serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation because people are not so focused upon eating an entire meal that is set before them. Also, in some countries it is customary for diners to stand and move about while eating tapas. The word "tapas" is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, "to cover". According to legend the tapas tradition began when King Alfonso X of Castile recovered from an illness by drinking wine with small dishes between meals. After regaining his health, the king ordered that taverns would not be allowed to serve wine to customers unless it was accompanied by a small snack or "tapa." We Hope you enjoy our tapas! |
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