Picture of the Week: Toothpick Tapas In Barcelona
Taverna Basca Irati (pictured) is one of several upscale tapas bars in Barcelona that displays its tapas on a big self-service bar. Each dish is skewered with a dainty toothpick. You help yourself to whatever looks good, and at the end of the meal your toothpicks are counted and your bill is totaled.
Not only is the food great, but we think this is a great way to dine with kids. Even picky eaters can choose exactly what they want and there's no waiting for a server or trying to decipher a menu to find kid-friendly options.
Related Links:Barcelona's Taverna Basca Irati
Barcelona With Kids
Kid Friendly Restaurants in Barcelona
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Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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Mimi
May 14, 2008 at 6:14 p.m.These look so yummy. What a great idea too! I wonder though if scummy people hide toothpicks? Still brilliant!
Debbie
May 15, 2008 at 8:07 a.m.Mimi,
They probably do, It would be easy to hide the toothpicks when the bar is crowded (and not very difficult when it isn't). My guess is that a) most people are honest and b) the restaurant makes its real money from drinks and is willing to accept a certain % of loss on the food.
Debbie
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