tapas night
Small plates evening
Tapas night is a social gathering centered on sharing small plates of food, typically Spanish-style appetizers and snacks.
The format encourages sampling many dishes rather than ordering individual entrées: We're doing tapas night at that new place downtown.
The phrase often implies a casual, convivial atmosphere with wine or cocktails.
- sangriaFruited wine punch
- Spanish wineVino from Iberia
- olivesSmall Mediterranean fruits
- manchegoSpanish sheep cheese
- cured meatsSalt-preserved animal flesh
small plates · sharing · Spanish · bar · croquetas · patatas bravas · chorizo · almonds · wine · friends · table for two · nibbles · toothpicks · ceramic · garlic · olive oil · laughter · Madrid
portion size and dining format
tapas nightplated dinner
Pre-arranged individual portions
steak dinner · set menu · three-course meal · tasting menu · buffet
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