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Viva Spain… Que Viva España! TAPAS or TINY JEWELS, or LITTLE DISHES, or SMALL PLATES Presented by the Ibero American Division of De Paris Enterprises Inc. Purveyors of the Embassy of Spain and the Latin American diplomatic community since 1973… At the bars we suggest: Classic Red and White Sangria Cold Beer Dry and Amontillado Sherry, Cava Sparkling Wine Red Wine from Spain, Chile and Argentina Gazpacho Andaluz served chilled in shot glasses with long pencil crouton Montaditos, Spanish bruschetta, brushed with olive oil and a myriad of toppings: smoked salmon, smoked anchovies, brie cheese with quince, chorizo, loin of pork, manchego cheese with olives, salami, Roquefort mousse and walnut, etc. Patatas Bravas, crisp potato with hot red pepper and tomato sauce Garbanzos, chickpeas with chorizo, onions, parsley and thyme, served in tiny terracotta dish Tortilla Española traditional egg. onion and sliced potato omelet cut in small cubes Champiñones al Ajillo mushrooms sautéed in olive oil, with fresh garlic, fresh lemon juice and dry Spanish Sherry Gambas al Ajillo A Spanish classic of shrimp sautéed in garlic, parsley, paprika, red chili peppers and olive oil Mejillones con cebollina, pimientos rojos, verdes, limon y chorrito de aceite Croquetas de Atún tuna croquette served with saffron mayonnaise Pechugas de Codorniz quail breast, grilled and served with pine nut sauce Cantinpalitos traditional Spanish mild mini sausage sautéed in red wine and crushed garlic Spanish olives marinated with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, oregano and chervil Display of assorted, imported Spanish Cheeses, including: manchego from Central Spain, tetilla from Galicia, Cabrales from the North, etc. served thinly sliced with quince preserves , flat bread Jamón Serrano paper thin sliced Serrano ham served with pickled jerkins Display of Salads, including: white asparagus, cumin - flavored carrots, eggplant salad, anise- flavored beets, white bean salad, Russian salad, hearts of cogollos drizzled with warm traditional vinaigrette and diced ham, marinated hearts of artichoke, marinated piquillo peppers Ensalada de Arroz Barcelonesa A flavorful combination a Rice Pilaff, mixed with Mini dices of carrots, red, yellow and green peppers, cucumbers seaseoned with a light Mediterranean Herb Mayonnaise. Flaked fresh Grilled Tuna, Baby Clams and Mussels.. Huevos Rellenos Deviled egg, cut to emulate a basket filled with Baby vegetables or with Salmon Mousse, topped with Salmon Roe Brevas al Jamón Serrano Fresh figs in season, rolled with Serrano Ham Empanaditas De Carne Spicy meat turnovers Fritos de Datiles y Chorizo chorizo and goat cheese - filled majdool dates wrapped in applewood smoked bacon Brandada de Bacalao Codfish Mousse served with thinly sliced garlic toasted french baguette Hearts of Artichoke filled with Tomato fricassee Croquetas surtidas delightful croquette of ham, fish, chicken, spinach Pinchos Morunos, Moorish mini kebabs of pork marinated in a piquant sauce and broiled Pinchos de Cordero Moorish invasions left traces of their culinary preferences with this delightful mini kebab of pork or lamb marinated in a piquant sauce, grilled and offered with yogurt, cucumber and garlic sauce Lomito Asado roasted centercut loin of pork with almond and prune filling Endivias, endives with anchovies, hard-boiled egg mimosa and diced tomato Pimientos del Piquillo, filled with codfish, shrimp, ground veal & sage, goat cheese, etc. Postres (Sweets) Higos rellenos, figs filled with almond and chocolate, served warm with honey sauce and cream Brazo Gitano thin cake rolled with strawberry, orange, apricot or peach preserves, chocolate or vanilla cream, then dusted with confectioner’s sugar Leche Frita, fried custard sprinkled with crystallized sugar and ground cinnamon Churros, in a demi tasse with thick chocolate sauce Flan, vanilla custard with caramel Arroz con Leche, rice pudding with raisins, cinnamon stick and lemon zest Coquitos, coconut macaroons