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tapas identity, all equally deserving of the      tion, cazuelitas offers stews, soups, or
            title "world-class."                              other delicacies in individual casseroles.
               While the term "tapas" is universally          And when sharing with a group, raciones
            recognized, it’s important to note that           and half-raciones provide larger portions.
            Spain boasts a rich variety of regional           It’s essential to remember that these terms
            variations. In the Basque Country and             sometimes overlap, making the distinctions
            Navarre, you'll find pintxos, small bites of-     a bit blurry. Regardless of what they’re la-
            ten on bread and speared by toothpicks.           beled, experiencing the diverse, flavorful
            Similar but simpler are montaditos, small         world of Spanish small plates is a traveler’s
            open-face sandwiches with a broad range           joy.
            of fillings and toppings. For a heartier op-







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