Tapas are small portions of food served together with a drink. (Source: internet)
Hanoi (VNA) – People in Hanoi will havean opportunity to explore Spanish cuisine at the World Tapa Day to be held inthe capital on June 20.
Tapas are small portions offood served together with a drink. In Spain, customers can order a drinkand they will be treated to a small 'tapa' for free.
Legend of this dish started in the 13th centurywith King Alfonso X decreeing that all wine served should come with a smallbite to eat, to avoid unruly drunkenness.
Taverns started serving their wine glassescovered with a slice of bread with ham or cheese on top as a lid or 'tapa',which also helped keep insects away. That is how tapas were born.
Today the tradition remains. Going out for tapas,visiting several bars and restaurants, is one of the favourite pastimes ofSpanish families and groups’ of friends./.
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Tapas are small portions of food served together with a drink. (Source: internet) 
