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A Tapas Plate in Barcelona
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Seth Kugel in today's New York Times writes about his attempt to seek vegetarian tapas fare in Barcelona. He finds it a daunting proposition, as Catalans prefer their plants transformed into a supportive sauce rather than appear as a hefty main event. Kugel did not have to worry too much, as he's not vegetarian (a choice he notes in the first paragraphs of his article). However, his piece did highlight the challenges vegetarians face finding suitable items on Euro menus. He missed his opportunity, though, to puncture the American cookbook mafia's carefully nurtured mythology about "healthy" Mediterranean cuisine. Kugel should try again, as there are plenty of culinary targets of convenience throughout Spain, Italy, France, or just about anywhere south of the Alps and the Pyrenees.
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