Untitled Document 1234 W. Loyola Ave. 12pm-10pm Tapas are Spanish appetizers or hors d'ouevres, although a few tasty little dishes selected from the infinite variety found in bars all over Spain make a full meal. Long before the discovery of America it was obligatory for Spanish innkeepers to serve food with wine, so a tasty morsel of cured ham, chorizo, cheese or olives was served on a small plate, which covered the jug of wine like a lid, top or Tapas. Tapas are an extension of the spontaneous Spanish character, chosen and eaten at whim, accompanied by wine, sherry, beer or sangria, to be shared with friends in convivial setting together with folk songs, dance and lively conversation.
Today there's a tapa for every taste, from light hors d'oeuvres to hearty ones.
The tradition of good drinks, plus good food, and good times continues.