Top: United States: IL: Arlington Heights

Description

Tapas are not a particular kind of food, but rather represents a style of dining known in the Spanish culture. Tapas can be just about anything in small portions, from simplest to most elaborate, depending on the chef's imagination. This style of dining originated in the open-air taverns of southern Spain, in the Andalucia region, in the 19th century. Originally the tapa was a slice of cured ham or sausage placed over a wine or a sherry glass, covering it (tapas is derived from the Spanish word "tapar," which means to cover), and served compliments of the house. Spaniards would go from tavern to tavern to socialize while sampling different tapas. As tapas became more elavorate, the Spaniards would then often choose their favorite tavern by the quality of its tapas.

---

review it    add a link

Review La Tasca in United_States/IL/Arlington_Heights

Headline

Review*   Don't know what to write? Recommended Dishes

Ratings

Overall* pick one ***** Incredible. The best restaurant of this kind I have eaten at. **** Outstanding. *** Quite enjoyable. ** Decent. * Poor. Food pick one ***** Incredible. The best food of this kind I have tasted. **** Outstanding. A few details were not exactly to my liking. *** Quite enjoyable. One or two dishes lacked a bit in preparation or flavor. ** Decent. Some of the food was not to my liking, or average. * Poor. All of the food was poorly prepared. I did not enjoy any of it. Service pick one ***** Absolutely seamless. Every last detail was looked after. **** Courteous, prompt and friendly. Minor details could be improved. *** Pleasant. A few problems with service, but still a fine meal. ** Needs help. Inattentive / unhelpful staff made the meal unpleasant. * What service? Rude or ignored me altogether. Complaints were ignored. Ambiance pick one ***** Perfect. Unexpected extra touches delighted me. **** Atmosphere, setting, decor and cleanliness were exceptional; minor flaws. *** A pleasant atmosphere, but nothing unexpected; or there were some problems. ** Poorly done / not to my taste. * Where's the taste police / health inspector when you really need them?

Reviewer Information

show my name (or nickname) with my review Name  show my e-mail address with my review E-mail      Please provide a working email address so we can reach you if something in your review isn't clear. Reviews submitted without e-mail addresses will usually not be accepted. Your email will not be used for any other purpose (unless you ask that it be shown with your review - then we'll show it with your review, too). We will never send you unsolicited email, or sell your name to anyone, under any circumstances. show my organization (or hometown) with my review Organization  Please note: this form does not send a message to the restaurant, it submits a review to the ChefMoz dining guide.

^* required field

This area needs an editor.