five small plate dishes served on a circular table - Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Tiny plates can cause big confusion, so we'll get right to the point -- tapas are not the same thing as appetizers.

Years ago on a trip to visit friends in Spain, I experienced the tradition of tapas for the first time. Sitting at an old oak bar in Granada, we ordered small glasses of the house sherry. With it came ...

Beyond the fact that it's located inside of a bungalow, this Californian tapas spot will have you feeling cozy and relaxed ...

Most have it all wrong – starting with the meaning of the word A few weeks ago, Spain announced that its Ministry of Culture will seek protective status for tapas, its prized culinary ritual. This ...

Traditionally, when you go out to eat, you get your plate, whoever you're with gets their plate, and everybody minds their own meal. Not so with tapas. Some people are under the impression you get one ...