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DISCOVERING SPANISH
D I S C O V E R I N G S P A N I S H
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BY RON & MARY JAMES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RON JAMES
A tale of tapas in San Se- cial life. Sharing small plates encourages
bastian, Granada, and Madrid. conversation, laughter, and connection with
friends and family.
apas, small plates of deli- For three months earlier this year, we
ciousness, hold a prized immersed ourselves in Spain's tapas cul-
place in the hearts and ture, exploring the vibrant scenes in San
stomachs of Spaniards and Sebastian, Madrid, and Granada. Our days
T lovers of Spanish cuisine were filled with food tours, cooking classes,
worldwide. Tapas are more than just a bite and tasty tapas crawls through historic
to eat. They are an experience - a national streets lined with charming bars and
pastime and a cornerstone of Spanish so- restaurants. Each city revealed its unique
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