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Before leaving the U.S., we went out to lunch with some dear friends.
Upon entering the restaurant, I said, “The next time we have lunch, it will be in Spain. We will take you to a tapas bar.”
I saw a look of surprise and confusion on our friend’s face.
Perhaps it was a cultural misunderstanding.
“Do you know what Spanish tapas are?”
I gave him a brief explanation. Relief and color quickly returned to his face.
“Oh, I thought you said, ‘We will take you to a topless bar,’” our friend said chuckling.
We all laughed hysterically and wondered curiously if they perhaps have topless, tapas bars in Spain.
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Do you know what Spanish “tapas” are?
“A tapa is an appetizer or snack in Spanish culture and translates to a small portion of any kind of Spanish cuisine. Tapa may be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or hot (such as chopitos, which are battered, fried, baby squid). In some bars and restaurants in Spain and across the globe, tapas have evolved into a more sophisticated cuisine. Tapas can be combined to make a full meal.”
Wikipedia
Try them sometime, and make sure you don’t forget your swimsuit top!
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