Food Fantastico

Iraq today is a lot like Spain after its fascist dictatorship ended in 1978. Spain had mutually hostile provinces and well-armed terrorist groups. So what kept Spain from bloody anarchy? Clearly not the legions of U.S. troops stationed there. No, it was the fabulous food (it's hard to fight in...

By Rick Kennedy

February 16, 2006

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Iraq today is a lot like Spain after its fascist dictatorship ended in 1978. Spain had mutually hostile provinces and well-armed terrorist groups. So what kept Spain from bloody anarchy? Clearly not the legions of U.S. troops stationed there. No, it was the fabulous food (it's hard to fight in a food coma). The Landmark Restaurant presents the cuisine that saved Spain with De la Tierra: Indigenous Foods and Wines from Spain Thursday at the Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. Cost is $80 per person for a six-course meal (wines included), starting at 6:30 p.m. Call 214-224-3109 for reservations.
Thu., Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.

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