2006-09-15 14:28:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
Tapas started of as a Hispanic custom of serving several small appetizers together.
Now it's a big trend and the food is usually gourmet or something that goes well with wine. IE a cheese plate, fondue, pate, humus, or little bite size servings of savory things.
People go to trendy Tapas restaurants in groups of friends to talk and drink without ordering a big meal.
There are a few in almost any major city.
2006-09-15 14:34:08 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tapas are sample dishes served on a tray.
Directions to Emilio's Tapas
Take Red Line to Grand, walk one block north to Ohio Street, and head east.
215 E. Ohio St., Chicago
Tel: (312) 467-7177
2006-09-15 14:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Irina C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can do the first part of your question. they are a popular trend, based on snack served in Spanish bars to get people thirsty. They consist of small portions of food but you can get a plate with a variety of them together. They were supposed to be a cheaper way to eat while still sampling the menu. Unfortunately restaurants found that they can still get big money for a skimpy portion of food if they label it "tapas." They are very popular on the coasts. I do not know about Ohio but I am guessing yes there also.
2006-09-15 14:32:45 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tapas are sample dishes served on a tray. Each has a toothpick in it. Used toothpicks are counted to add up the bill. At least that's the way it is in Spain; don't know about Ohio.
2006-09-15 14:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tapas is small portions of food .They can be shared if you buy enough .I dont live in ohio but just do the yellow pages thing.It is most popular in spain
2006-09-15 14:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by Jho 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋