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As film actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Chef Mario Batali are touring Spain seeking the best Spanish tapas and seafood dishes as part of a new reality television show, here in New York we don't even have to leave the city to experience this significant segment of the culinary culture of Spain.

"Tapas," "small bites," "pintxo," "cichetti," and now "stuzzichini": no matter how you say it, New York is definitely in the throes of a love affair with small dishes, usually accompanied by a wine from the appropriate region. Although the cost of these small plates can add up quickly, especially while sitting at a bar with a best buddy, most tapas menus sport combination plates, which often represent a great value. Share a couple of these and a bottle (or carafe, quartino, mezzo, flight) and it's a great way to spend an evening.

Here are my suggestions for ten Tapas Bars and Restaurants Deals in New York City:

1. Sangria 46

This Spanish newcomer is receiving raves from theatergoers and neighborhood diners alike for its authentic Spanish cuisine as well as its lovely backyard garden. Choose from the extensive Tapas menu, or order from the Pre-theater menu, which features several choices, including Vegetable Paella, Mussels Diablo, and Churasco (skirt steak). Three courses for $26.95 are served all day and evening.

2. Costa del Sol

Taking its flavors from Northwest Spain's Galicia region, the menu at Costa del Sol is filled with true Spanish dishes. Fans may not be able to agree on their favorites, which include Paella Valenciana with Lobster, Bacalau (codfish) with Green Sauce and Asparagus Puree, and the Madrid NY Sirloin and Lobster Tail combination.

But, most agree that being just on the fringe of the Theater District has saved this restaurant from the cliched themes of many of the more central theater spots. The Tapas menu is also authentic and varied, and you can enjoy a great DiningFever deal of 15% off the entire check.

3. Sol y Sombra

Fast becoming a neighborhood favorite, this Upper West Side newcomer offers a large selection of tapas, both hot and cold, and authentic Spanish entrees as well.

It's easy to design a great meal of small plates to share, and many say the Pulpo a la Gallego (Galician-style Octopus), the Queso Manchego accompanied by raisin bread and sliced apples and the Codorniz En Escabeche (marinated quail presented with mixed salad and roasted figs) keep them coming back for more. Enjoy this exclusive offer from DiningFever - 15% off entire check.

4. Azafran

Both international guests and neighborhood fans alike have hailed Azafran and its ever-changing menu as one of New York's top Spanish restaurants. Drawing inspiration from the many diverse culinary regions of Spain, Azafran's specialties feature a unique brand of authentic Tapas as well as upscale Spanish cuisine. Enjoy Azafran's cool ambiance and outstanding food and save up to 25% with DiningFever's exclusive special offer.

5. Bar Stuzzichini

As the newest hot spot in the Flatiron District, Bar Stuzzichini has been packing them in all summer, and its long marble-topped bar is the perfect place to try the bite-sized appetizers for which the restaurant was named.

At this Italian casual dining restaurant, stuzzichini are divided into five categories on the menu: Friti, Verdure, Formaggi, Pesce and Salumi; individually, they are priced at approximately $5.00 - $10.00, but order plates of five choices for $22.00. Two of these and a dessert with a bottle or quartino from the all-Italian wine list and you've got a delicious meal for two.

6. Matador Bistro Latino

Contemporary Spanish and Latin cuisines mix with Asian and Middle Eastern influences to create Matador's eclectic Tapas menu. Located on Greenwich Avenue in the West Village, Matador Bistro Latino is offering individual dishes ranging in price from $3.00 to $9.00, but for real lovers of Latin food, we recommend the Plato de Charcuteria y Queso, a mixed platter of meats, cheeses and olives, for only $14.00. Stay for dinner and take 20% off your food bill and enjoy a complimentary glass of Sangria with an exclusive offer from DiningFever.com.

7. Alta

The all-Tapas menu is extensive and features creative and unusual dishes. Bring some friends to Greenwich Village, snag a table or a couple of bar seats and share a bunch of the small plates, which range in price from $3.00 for Marcona Almonds to $14.00 for Sauteed Fois Gras. A moderately priced bottle of wine from Italy, Spain or France and a couple of desserts (don't miss the plate of five Spanish cheeses for $12.00) complete this relatively inexpensive (and sabrosa!) meal.

8. Antique Garage

At this romantic Soho spot (Mercer St. bet. Grand & Broome St.), the culinary influences are described as French, Italian, Turkish and "modernized Ottoman cuisine." The owners invite you to "fill your table with several small plates from the Meze section," which features two combination platters: a selection of meats and cheeses and a sampling of meze including humus, tzatziki, eggplant salad, circassian chicken and borek, $24.00 per platter. Sunday through Tuesday evenings, take 15% off with a DiningFever exclusive.

9. I Trulli Enoteca

Adjacent to I Trulli Ristorante is its tiny offshoot, I Trulli Enoteca. The small Enoteca menu features a well-chosen assortment of meats, cheeses, and olives from Italy's Apulian region. Choose three ($18.00) or five ($24.00) and be sure to pair it with one of several flights of three wines, ranging from $11.00 to $18.00.

10. La Bodeguita

Someday we'll be allowed to visit Cuba; until then, luckily, there's La Bodeguita! At this Cuban Tapas Lounge in the Gramercy Park area, you can certainly create a delicious feast from the extensive assortment of Tapas, but try to save room for one of La Bodeguita's authentic Cuban entrees, complimented, of course, by a pitcher of Sangria or a selection from the mostly Spanish wine list.

Although Tapas originated in Spain, where "there are as many variations of Tapas as there are cooks," according to an article in globalgourmet.com, today it seems that every country's cuisine is well-represented. Italian, Indian, Turkish, and of course Spanish and Latin restaurants have all added a selection of small plates to their menus, taking what began as "bar food" to a whole new level. Now, more and more, restaurant patrons are creating their own meals from a combination of these dishes, and restaurant owners are taking note and making their selections more extensive and appealing.

Amy Arthur is the content editor of the website, blog and newsletter of DiningFever the ultimate FREE source for the best and most attractive restaurant deals in New York City

Water - Yuck!

The American society has become very accustomed to an avalanche of flavors constantly hitting our taste buds. Statistics show that we tend to prefer tart, sweet or pungent flavors over bland. How then can we get back to drinking pure healthy water when it lacks the taste we are used to? Here are some tips that are sure to help!

If you are trying to live a cleaner, healthier lifestyle, you will find that your taste buds will change almost effortlessly. It usually takes about two weeks to get past sugar cravings if you don't have a problem with candida. We will discuss the problem of candida and how to over come it in a future article.

If you have a child or other family member that is resistant to change. We recommend you consider the following as they transition to pure water.

You can squeeze half a lemon or lime into the water. This both adds flavor and has an alkalizing effect on the body. For the sake of convenience, I use a pure, powered individually packaged brand called True Lemon or True Lime available from the grocery store or online at www.truelemon.com

Rather than add sugar, I use Stevia. Stevia is a natural product that adds sweetness without calories and unlike many artificial low calorie sweeteners, it does not effect the body's glycemic index. I prefer Sweet Leaf brand, which comes individually package and in flavored drops.

If you are trying to find the best water possible for you health, consider Ionized Alkaline water. When you drink alkaline water, you are drinking water with excess oxygen, not in the form of O2, but in the form of OH-, which is very stable because it is mated with positively ionized alkaline minerals. When the essential alkalizing minerals are ionized your body will be able to absorb and use them much more efficiently.

Researchers and drinkers of Ionized water have found that the water promotes balanced body ph, more energy, strong immune system, improved mental clarity, more oxygen to cells, restored cell function, increased fat burning and disease prevention among other things.

People in both Korea and Japan have been drinking this water for over 20 years with amazing results. The medical industry has found ionizing water machines to be so successful for improving health that the machines are approved medical devices in those countries.

Doctors recommend that every person drink 1 liter of water per day per 30 pounds of body weight. In addition to many other benefits, this will removed toxins from your body and set you on a path to health, healing, and wholeness.

By Nedalee Ruiz
Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook
http://www.DesperateParent.com
To find out more about Ionized water, Nedalee recommends
http://www.HealingWaterMachines.com

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Healthy Eating - What Really is Healthy To Eat?

Ok, you've decided that you are going to eat healthily.

But with so many "experts" and reports on hand, what really counts as healthy food? There's so much conflicting advice, it's difficult to know where to start. Use this simple guide to set you on the right track.

1. Fruit and Vegetables.

The recommendation is at least 5 portions a day. That's a good target (but don't beat yourself up if there are occasional days when you miss it). An apple, orange or banana counts as one portion. Fruit like this is easy to "count". But what about vegetables? Don't get too hung up on what counts as a portion. If it looks right on the plate, it's probably correct. The trick is to eat fruit and vegetables regularly and to ring the changes so that you're not just stuck on 3 apples, a portion of frozen peas and a tomato each day.
2. Bread,Cereals and Potatoes

These are generally considered healthy (although some diets that go back to ancient times, as well as low carb diets, would argue differently). If your chosen diet includes them, aim for whole grain breads and cereals as well as jacket potatoes. The best rule here is the lower the amount of processing the food has undergone, the better. Brown rice is more natural than white, for instance.
3. Milk and Dairy Products

Again, go with your chosen diet on these. Most diets will include milk and dairy products as they contain essential trace nutrients that are difficult for you to get elsewhere. Beware of too much fat though. Whole milk obviously has more fat than skimmed or semi skimmed. If you're used to whole milk, consider making the trade down to skimmed milk gradually, otherwise it will just seem watery.
4. Meat,Fish and Alternatives

You need to get protein in your diet and these are all good sources of it. Of course, if your chosen healthy eating plan is low carb then meat and fish will be heavily featured. Check out the fat content and if necessary, trim off excess fat or skim it off it you are cooking. Broiling rather than frying will help to keep the fat levels down as well.

Keep your sugar intake to a minimum. Learn to read the label, especially the umpteen different names that food manufacturers use to disguise the high sugar levels in many foods.

Try to keep your fat intake biased towards the healthier fats that are unsaturated, such as olive oil. Avoid hydrogenated fats if at all possible. If you're tempted to use margarine, read up on how it's produced and then decide. You may well be better to use real butter in moderation than a highly processed substance like margarine.

If you've got children, check Healthy Eating For Kids for lots of practical, healthy, tasty recipes.

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