Spanish 2 First Semester Project
Ariana Gardner
Spanish 2
Senorita Bush
01.09.15
You won't find much difference in the way things are done in Spanish restaurants from the way they are done in the USA. You wait for a server, you are seated, menus are given. They ask what you'll drink (bebidos) and if you want appetizers (tapas). In some places the tapas come free with the drink. The server brings bread or tortillas, and condiments, takes your order, and then you're served. You ask for la cuenta (the bill) and then you return it with payment and 1015% tip. In some countries it is customary to use a phrase to say something before or after a meal in a "good eating" or "to your health" fashion. For example, in some Central American countries you say "buen provecho" when you serve the food to someone, and in some it is customary for the one dining to say "buen provecho" or "muchas gracias" after the meal. In Spain it is customary to say "que aproveche" or "buen provecho" before the meal when serving, and the response by the guests (or diners) would be "gracias". Because much of the
Spanish speaking world is Catholic it may be customary for a prayer or blessing over the food be offered in a family setting. In a restaurant, however, it is just as unusual as it is in the US to find someone praying over or blessing their food publicly.
Common Spanish food that we see in the USA include Churros, Tortillas,
Burritos, Empanadas, and more. Churros are often served as breakfast in Spanish countries and sometimes snacks and desserts. In the USA, churros are mainly served as desserts and sometimes as breakfast. Tortillas are used in Spanish countries often like it is used in USA. Burritos in America are of American descent but don’t differ that
much from burritos you would find in spanish countries. Empanadas are not seen as often in US but can be found at more authentic mexican restaurants.
On my journey through hispanic culture, I was able to eat at 3 restaurant that claim to be
Spanish 2
Senorita Bush
01.09.15
You won't find much difference in the way things are done in Spanish restaurants from the way they are done in the USA. You wait for a server, you are seated, menus are given. They ask what you'll drink (bebidos) and if you want appetizers (tapas). In some places the tapas come free with the drink. The server brings bread or tortillas, and condiments, takes your order, and then you're served. You ask for la cuenta (the bill) and then you return it with payment and 1015% tip. In some countries it is customary to use a phrase to say something before or after a meal in a "good eating" or "to your health" fashion. For example, in some Central American countries you say "buen provecho" when you serve the food to someone, and in some it is customary for the one dining to say "buen provecho" or "muchas gracias" after the meal. In Spain it is customary to say "que aproveche" or "buen provecho" before the meal when serving, and the response by the guests (or diners) would be "gracias". Because much of the
Spanish speaking world is Catholic it may be customary for a prayer or blessing over the food be offered in a family setting. In a restaurant, however, it is just as unusual as it is in the US to find someone praying over or blessing their food publicly.
Common Spanish food that we see in the USA include Churros, Tortillas,
Burritos, Empanadas, and more. Churros are often served as breakfast in Spanish countries and sometimes snacks and desserts. In the USA, churros are mainly served as desserts and sometimes as breakfast. Tortillas are used in Spanish countries often like it is used in USA. Burritos in America are of American descent but don’t differ that
much from burritos you would find in spanish countries. Empanadas are not seen as often in US but can be found at more authentic mexican restaurants.
On my journey through hispanic culture, I was able to eat at 3 restaurant that claim to be