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 Salamanca
runs the gamut in regards to different types of food. Locals and
visitors enjoy the vast selection of traditional restaurants from
Vegetarian, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, French, Sea Food, and of
course Traditional Spanish.
Fast food is always available
through the large global companies as well as through the national
Spanish chains. Burger joints are open all hours to offer the
late-night "marcha" crowds a little sustenance after
a hard night of clubbing.
Of course if you are looking
for a truly light and traditional Spanish snack with a cup of
coffee or other beverage then the place to go is to the bars where
one can sample Tapas (snacks) which have gained international
attention. Some bars have better tapas than others so choose wisely.
For people on a budget and those searching for a more authentic
tapas experience should try the bars outside of the Old Historic
Area.
Most restaurants in Spain have
a set menú del día, which is usually a good way
to sample many different types of food, as well as being a good
bargain. It will generally include an appetizer, bread, a main
dish, dessert, and coffee or tea, and is generally only served
at lunchtime.
The most popular dish in Spain
is anything with pork; especially jamón serrano which is
a leg of ham cured and then hung out to dry in the store window.
Bacon, longanissa, and chorizo are also consumed in quite heavy
numbers as well.
If you have never been to Spain
you must know that the dining schedule is quite different from
most American's eating habits. Breakfast is around 9:30; lunch
at about 2:30-3 followed by a lengthy siesta, and finally dinner
no earlier than 9 p.m. |
