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Chefs around the county offer small plates of food with your wine
Is it just us, or are portions getting smaller?
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More from Other NewsIt was bound to happen in the wake of the gastronomical gross-out that was "Super Size Me." But in some cafes and wine bars in Ventura County, the focus is not just on size. Flavor, artistry and a nice glass of wine also play roles.
They have a word for such things in Spain: tapas, or "small plates," appetizer-sized delicacies meant to be ordered singly for a quick bite or in multiples to make a meal.
In Ventura County, the concept translates into plates bearing locally grown produce and the products of chefs' imaginations.
The Chefs and their creations:
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