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'''Tapas''' are little dishes from Spain which are normally served with a drink and can vary from a simple bowl of [[olives]] to more complex dishes such as stuffed [[mussels]]. In some parts of northern Spain, they are known as '''pincho''' or '''pintxos''' in Basque.  They are not served as a first course and are really something to tide you over between lunch and dinner.  However, it is quite common to do a tapas run which is a bit like a pub crawl with food thrown in.  Nowadays, most establishments charge for tapas, but if you hunt around, there are many that include them in the price of your drink.  Look for bars rather than restaurants - you will always be charged in the latter - and the practice can vary greatly from area to area.  In Granada, for example, free tapas are very common, whereas in Sevilla and Barcelona you almost always have to pay separately.

'''Mezze''' (or '''meze''') are a selection of small dishes, either served alone, as an appetiser or first course.  They are are very common in Greece, Cyprus, the Balkans, Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa.  A selection of mezze are also served to make up a main meal and popular mezze include [[Baba ghanoush|baba ghanoush]], [[Tabbouleh salad|tabbouleh]], [[Falafel|falafel]], and [[Böreks|böreks]].

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'''Antipasti''' are served at the table and signifies the official beginning of the Italian meal, or first course.  Unlike tapas and mezze, they are rarely served alone.  Traditional antipasti include cured [[meats]], [[olives]], roasted [[garlic]], [[Pepperoncini|peperoncini]], [[mushrooms]], [[anchovies]], [[artichoke]] hearts, various [[cheeses]], and [[peperone]] (marinated small [[green peppers]], not to be confused with [[Pepperoncini|peperoncini]]).