Jul 22, 2010 07:48
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raciones
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I see this one has come up before and was unresolved. I have a heading on the menu "raciones y tapas". I'm tempted to leave it as just "tapas" but am aware that raciones and tapas are not really the same thing. Any ideas?
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Electra Voulgari
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dishes to share
Tapas and dishes to share.
I would leave "tapas" as it is. Raciones are usually ordered to be shared, instead of getting individual tapas.
I would leave "tapas" as it is. Raciones are usually ordered to be shared, instead of getting individual tapas.
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Noni Gilbert Riley
: Hadn't looked back since I posted and see that I came in just after you with sth similar. Apologies for not having acknowledged this before, and of course, agree.
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No worries! I was between "dishes" and "platters" myself..¡gracias!
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Tapas and other dishes
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Found in Babylon. Better than rations/portions!
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It sounds repetitious but it's used a lot for "single serving" things that aren't finger foods. Up to 50 guests for a standing Tapas/Appetizer party inside and on the terraza. ... and Latin cocktails plus tapas & appetizers to share with friends. ...
www.cavarestaurant.com/Graphics/CAVA_La_Cavita_Info.pdf
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"single serving dishes" is also used: Set of 2 tapas pans with durable 18/10 stainless-steel interiors and .... I'm sure these pans would be good for all sorts of single serving dishes, ...
www.amazon.com › ... › Cookware › All Pans - En caché - Similares; Feb 2010 ... Mouth-watering tapas, these little crab Phyllo purses and single servings of shrimp cocktail in their own cup are bursts of flavor that ...
appetizers-finger-food.suite101.com/.../seafood-appetizers-hors-doeuvres-tapas - En caché - Similares; 17 Oct 2008 ... You can order a 'tapa' order, a small single serving, or you can go for a 'media' portion, a larger half portion of a full entree or serving ...
www.subrosacafe.com/bodega-la-venencia-marbella/ - En caché - Similares
www.cavarestaurant.com/Graphics/CAVA_La_Cavita_Info.pdf
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Note added at 8 mins (2010-07-22 07:57:09 GMT)
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"single serving dishes" is also used: Set of 2 tapas pans with durable 18/10 stainless-steel interiors and .... I'm sure these pans would be good for all sorts of single serving dishes, ...
www.amazon.com › ... › Cookware › All Pans - En caché - Similares; Feb 2010 ... Mouth-watering tapas, these little crab Phyllo purses and single servings of shrimp cocktail in their own cup are bursts of flavor that ...
appetizers-finger-food.suite101.com/.../seafood-appetizers-hors-doeuvres-tapas - En caché - Similares; 17 Oct 2008 ... You can order a 'tapa' order, a small single serving, or you can go for a 'media' portion, a larger half portion of a full entree or serving ...
www.subrosacafe.com/bodega-la-venencia-marbella/ - En caché - Similares
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portions/raciones
I would leave "tapa" as it is. As I see it, a portion "ración" is a slighly bigger dish than a tapa and you sit down to eat it.
Tapas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtapas]) is the name of a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapas
The culture of raciones is very similar to tapas, but you usually sit down and order a selection all at once to make a meal of it and the raciones are a full plateful of food rather than a small snack.
http://www.coloursofspain.com/travelguidedetail/9/andalucia_...
Tapas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtapas]) is the name of a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapas
The culture of raciones is very similar to tapas, but you usually sit down and order a selection all at once to make a meal of it and the raciones are a full plateful of food rather than a small snack.
http://www.coloursofspain.com/travelguidedetail/9/andalucia_...
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platters to share
An idea, giving a bit of the cultural background as well!
The problem is that in the UK, the tapas bars which have become so popular actually serve raciones/medias raciones, thereby thoroughly confusing the issue. Plus the fact that the tapas ethic varies around different areas in Spain. I am lucky enough to live in a city (Avila) where you are offered a tapa (normally of your choice) free with your drink in normal bars. ;-)
The problem is that in the UK, the tapas bars which have become so popular actually serve raciones/medias raciones, thereby thoroughly confusing the issue. Plus the fact that the tapas ethic varies around different areas in Spain. I am lucky enough to live in a city (Avila) where you are offered a tapa (normally of your choice) free with your drink in normal bars. ;-)
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small/bite size portions and full size portions
I'd leave the Spanish too as pretty much everyone knows what tapas are and little by little can get used to seeing "raciones" as well.
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