{"id":12691,"date":"2014-01-02T07:18:24","date_gmt":"2014-01-02T06:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ziryab.es\/exploring-the-possibilities-beyond-regular-tapas-in-barcelona\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T01:56:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T00:56:06","slug":"exploring-the-possibilities-beyond-regular-tapas-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ziryab.es\/en\/exploring-the-possibilities-beyond-regular-tapas-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Possibilities: Beyond Regular Tapas in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"

Barcelona, the second largest city in Spain, is known for its modernist architecture, live music venues, exquisite art, and of course, unforgettable food choices. One food that is practically synonymous with the city is tapas. These are appetizers or finger foods that come in different shapes, forms, and colors. <\/p>\n

“The Spanish don’t eat when you normally do. Lunch is from 2 PM onwards, and dinner comes after 10 PM. If you get hungry in between or can’t reset your biological clock, there’s help\u2014tapas and pintxos bars (pintxo is the Basque equivalent of tapas) open around noon and again at 7 PM. In some bars, a snack still comes free with a glass of beer, sherry, or wine, but some places now charge.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As the CNN blog mentions, the eating habits of Spaniards differ significantly from those of the U.S., as well as other countries. If you want to visit the city and find yourself hungry after a long and tiring day of sightseeing, then let the great-tasting tapas in Barcelona come to the rescue. Since they come in different forms and varieties, why not go for something that is more unique and stands out from the rest.<\/p>\n

\"Exploring<\/a><\/p>\n

Go for fusions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep busy by embracing the challenge of finding restaurants that offer fusion tapas and have a more satisfying meal. Fusion tapas feature combinations of different flavors and elements, usually from different countries and cultures. By going for fusions, you will be able to experience traditional forms like croquettes, ham and cheese, fish, seafood, bruschettas, and other selections, but with a different twist, which differentiates them from the usual tapas. <\/p>\n

You can taste a wide variety of tapas fusions that are created for cheese lovers, vegetarians, and people who have a sweet tooth. In addition, these tapas are served with different alcohol options such as red and white wine, or gin, whiskey, or rum, depending on your preference and what pairs well with the tapas you ordered. Restaurants like Ziryab offer fusion tapas in Barcelona that are characterized by a mixture of Catalan flavors and the rich and spicy taste of Arabia. <\/p>\n

By going to unique tapas classes, you are also exploring their vast gastronomic offerings that complete your trip and make it more memorable.<\/p>\n

(Excerpt from the article and image of 11 things you should know before visiting Spain, CNN, October 1, 2013)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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