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Zsofi Tapas Bar brings the original tapas culture to the bohemian backpacker quarter in Little India. It offers the true concept of tapas where every regular drink...
Before we even get into the history of Tapas, let's demystify what Tapas is.
So is it Spanish finger food? Small snacks of any kind?
Is it what Dim Sum is to the Chinese and Sushi is to the Japanese?
Well, not quite..
Walk into a traditional Tapas Bar in Spain and you will probably find these light snacks laid out and ready to be eaten. Buy a drink and you will be allowed to help yourself.
As the Spanish people are accustomed to having late dinners, a visit to the Tapas Bar is the habitual pre-dinner arrangement.
With some Tapas lining the stomache, they never get too tipsy before dinner even begins!
Now for a little history on the origins of Tapas
The true origin of the tapas culture is still a subject of much debate. Here are some explanations.
1. Tapas originates from the spanish word Tapea, which means to cover. Traditionally, Tapas consists of small slices of bread, cheeses or meats placed on top of the glasses of drinks. It functions as a cover to protect the precious liquid beneath.
2. During his 13th century rule, Castilian King Alfonso X was advised by his doctors to cut back on his calories due to health issues. As a result, his personal chefs came up with a solution they served him tiny morsels of food instead of large meals. And Tapas culture was born!
Granada, rustic, gritty, fantastic Granada. That is the city where the story of Zsofi Tapas Bar began.
We checked into the most comfortable of all backpackers inns. It had a roof garden, where Anand and I threw parties under our aliases, Harold and Kumar, with the backpackers inn anointed Whitecastle. It was on this roof garden that we met the lady who inspired the creation of Zsofi Tapas Bar.
Zsofi, of course, is her name.
She was charismatic and beautiful in an under-stated sort of way. We spent hours together, walking, chatting, sharing and laughing. During our time, we frequented many tapas bars where we got tipsy with Sangria. We filled our bellies with free tapas and inevitably grew closer to each other.
It was unforgettable; she was unforgettable.
Unfortunately, time caught up with us and part, we had to.
We did not exchange contact details.
It seemed like a silly romantic thing to do, keeping our perfect time together encased in an untouchable memory.
As Anand and I left with heavy hearts, we realised that the easygoing tapas culture in Granada was the catalyst for our surreal experience.
We decided there and then that we would bring that tapas culture to Singapore. There was no question then, that this Tapas Bar would be named after that special someone - Zsofi.
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Phone: +65 6297 5875
Mobile: +65 842 842 84
Email: info_tapasbar.com.sg
Address: 68 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209396
Opening Hours:
Mon - Thu, 5pm - 1am
Fri - Sat, 5pm - 2am
Sun, 5pm - 11pm
Tortilla Espinacas, Vegetable Crudites, Aceitunas Aliñadas
Gambas Al Ajillo, Baked Mackerel, Calamares Rebozados
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Paella Valecia
Mega Platter
Chorizo SolomilloTernera LambShank
Free Tapas
Churros Con Chocolate
Magarita
Sangria
Cocktails
Bloody Mary Singapore Sling
Absinthe
Mon - Thu : 5pm - 1am, Fri - Sat : 5pm - 2am, Sun : 5pm - 11pm
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