When I go out, I usually order appetizers first. It’s a way to jumpstart my dining experience. But when I’m in a European country, there are restaurants that serve only appetizers, or what they call tapas. I’m actually confused? What’s the difference between Tapas and appetizers? Honestly, their serving sizes are the same.
Even now in Singapore, a lot of Tapas restaurants can be found all over the place. I didn’t know that the locals are interested too. My friend suggested this tapas place in Vivo City and true enough the food’s great. It’s like a small serving of their entrees.
A must try in this place is their Sangria. I know it’s not part of their tapas, but since you’re in a Spanish place, might as well try it. Besides, it’s either Sangria or wine for Tapas. I would rather have Sangria. Spanish food is almost similar to Asian cuisine. Because it uses a lot of spices and rely on local ingredients. Their food is their heritage, each dish tells of a story. Just like our local cuisine, we are all proud of them because each has its own personality.
We ordered the flat bread with cheese, anchovies and paprika. The saltiness of the dish came from the anchovies but just enough, none of that fishy taste. We couldn’t help too but to order the grilled octopus. Not that we haven’t tasted one yet, but how many times can you eat an octopus in a tapas bar?
It was very filling. We wanted to order paella, since it’s a Spanish restaurant but we just couldn’t resist the other yummy looking tapas. It wasn’t cheap though. I mean for a small serving, we need to pay the amount of an entrée.
I think tapas are literally just small plates of what they serve on entrees. It’s just that they put some variations into it. While appetizers, they’re really food you can nibble on. You don’t usually see them being served as main courses because, they’re just not.
I still get confused to what’s a tapas and an appetizer, but one thing I get straight is that it’s still food that’s waiting for me to devour.
Even now in Singapore, a lot of Tapas restaurants can be found all over the place. I didn’t know that the locals are interested too. My friend suggested this tapas place in Vivo City and true enough the food’s great. It’s like a small serving of their entrees.
A must try in this place is their Sangria. I know it’s not part of their tapas, but since you’re in a Spanish place, might as well try it. Besides, it’s either Sangria or wine for Tapas. I would rather have Sangria. Spanish food is almost similar to Asian cuisine. Because it uses a lot of spices and rely on local ingredients. Their food is their heritage, each dish tells of a story. Just like our local cuisine, we are all proud of them because each has its own personality.
We ordered the flat bread with cheese, anchovies and paprika. The saltiness of the dish came from the anchovies but just enough, none of that fishy taste. We couldn’t help too but to order the grilled octopus. Not that we haven’t tasted one yet, but how many times can you eat an octopus in a tapas bar?
It was very filling. We wanted to order paella, since it’s a Spanish restaurant but we just couldn’t resist the other yummy looking tapas. It wasn’t cheap though. I mean for a small serving, we need to pay the amount of an entrée.
I think tapas are literally just small plates of what they serve on entrees. It’s just that they put some variations into it. While appetizers, they’re really food you can nibble on. You don’t usually see them being served as main courses because, they’re just not.
I still get confused to what’s a tapas and an appetizer, but one thing I get straight is that it’s still food that’s waiting for me to devour.
Spanish tapas -- delectable delights in small plates but big in flavor -- are among my favorite foods. Ii eat them before lunch on weekends, or before a night drinking spree with friends. Best with sangria
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