Tapa Thursdays: Eating (and drinking) La Rioja
When it came to the last region of Spain left to visit, I didn't have to do much planning: I was in La Rioja, Spain's wine country, and I was…
Tapas Thursdays: Ensaladilla Rusa
My first meal in Spain was less than memorable: Aurora muttered something as she schlepped a large bowl of something in front of us. "Cat, quick! tell her I'm allergic…
Tapa Thursdays: Mantecados de Estepa and the Despensa de Palacio
"¡Pero si los mantecados no engordan! Put a few more in your purse already!" Javi stole a glance at the four estepeñas attending to the Sunday morning crowd as he…
Tapa Thursdays: The Gambas Blancas of Huelva
When people ask me where my favorite spot in Seville is, I can give an answer quicker than I can name the president of the Spanish parliament: La Grande. You…
Sampling Spanish Food: Five Must-Try Tapas
As Seville competes for the World Capital of Tapas, a nod which would give the city another UNESCO World Heritage mention, restaurants and tapas bars around the city are adapting…
Sampling Barajas20 Tapas Bar: between Gastro and Traditional
My friend Mickey and I have a lot more in common than our birthday. We most often come together when food and wine are involved. I've tried to feign foodie…