Tapas have become the most important phenomenon in Spanish culinary
history and this movement is unstoppable due to the high quality Spanish
cuisine promoted by the most important Spanish chefs, and this has
resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of Spanish restaurants in
the five continents. In London there is an expanding array of tapas bars
and restaurants such as Brindisa, Barrafina, Pizarro and Fino, sitting
cheek-by-jowl with an equally growing number of informal, fun wine bars
and brasseries. This book is an exclusive selection of the 25 best tapas
bars/restaurants in London. It will feature a review of each bar and a
selection of tapas recipes they serve, the history of tapas, an
introduction to Spanish wines, a glossary of tapas terms. The objective
is to contribute to the spread of tapas culture worldwide, in promoting
both the consumption of Spanish products (i.e. ham, cheese, olives,
wines, olive oil, preserves, etc.) and Spanish cookery itself. The
audience for this guide will be any person whether living in London or
just visiting from other parts of the UK or overseas, including the
Spanish community and the Spanish tourists. Anyone interested in the
fashionable tapas phenomenon and wishing to experience it in one of the
most fashionable cities in the world: London.
