tapas

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And while many maintain that the tapas craze came in with the 1980s and went out the same way, we'll let you in on a little secret -- tapas are everywhere, just not always in their original Spanish incarnation.

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  • Often called small plates or tapas, the "bigger-isn't-always-better" trend has caught on countrywide. —  The Times-Reporter Home RSS
  • Since the tapas are sold at a reasonable price, Cork patrons often try a variety of small plates, each one crafted meticulously, and "people like it a lot," Cardoza said. —  The Times-Reporter Home RSS
  • The tapas were a unique, delightful mix, and more than enough to make a meal.
  • The rustic tapas -- olives, bread with fruity olive oil and cheese plates complete with miniature apple slices and drops of honey -- are sure vegetarian bets, but don't expect anything different than what you'd get anywhere else (and for less). —  Girl Friday
  • The bar menu has assorted expensive tapas, a few of which are borrowed from the gastro-chemical El Bulli style of The Bazaar. —  LAist
 

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  1. Sanskrit tapaḥ, tapas-, heat, austerity.
 

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