Tapas - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TapasThough the primary meaning of tapa is cover or lid, in Spain it has also become a term for this style of food. The origin of this new meaning is uncertain but there are several theories: • The tapas tradition may have begun when king Alfonso X of Castilerecovered from an illness by drinking wine with small dishes between meals. After regaining his health, the king ordered that taverns would not be allowed to serve wine to customers unless it was accompanied by a small …