> My only objection to tapas is that they often seem like an excuse to charge 1/2 as much for 1/4-1/3 as much food. It absolutely is. Also keep in mind that p

> My only objection to tapas is that they often seem like an excuse to charge 1/2 as much for 1/4-1/3 as much food. It absolutely is. Also keep in mind that profit margins in restaurants are razor-thin, and prices really should be higher (and they are getting higher in reality). On the plus side, tapas restaurants are usually 'gastronomic' restaurants, so more effort is put into every dish than a typical meat + 3 veg main course.