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@tapasdellago delivers all the flavors of Spain without the passport or the flight. Chef Ben delivers fantastic tapas to share. We enjoyed great dishes like the salmon on garlic spinach, the sautéed mussels, and the crema catalana de vanilla for dessert. This is one trip you do not want to miss! ✈️ 💃🏻 🥂

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When traveling in Spain, I always enjoy tapas. It’s a great way to try a variety of dishes, when dining in a group. What is tapas? It’s small shared plates. I was excited to travel to @tapasdellago located in Highwood, IL. It’s a lot faster, then getting on an airplane, to enjoy these Spanish flavors.

The restaurant is cozy inside with a beautiful outdoor patio. We enjoyed a spectacular evening dining al fresco. Our waiter Gio was amazing. We started with their signature watermelon spritz, which was refreshing. Our waiter also recommended we try the mata vermouth on ice with orange & olives. It’s the perfect palette cleanser. We never had this cocktail before & we loved it.

The menu features many incredible choices. The house-made dipping oil is a must. It’s addictive. My absolute favorite tapas was the Gambas al Ajillo, which was sautéed shrimp with lots of garlic, chili & pimenton. It’s a flavor explosion! We also adored the sautéed mussels in tomatoes, garlic, & white wine. I wanted to drink the broth. Here’s a pro tip…dip your potatoes in the broth. You can thank me later. The Pulpo a la Parilla is a grilled Spanish octopus. The piquillo pepper sauce is incredible. Chef Ben is simply brilliant. He’s a master of seafood. I also recommend the Vinos Marinos El Neptuno Albariño wine. It pairs perfectly with the fish.

The ensalada manzana made with green apple, fennel, & arugula is tasty. If you’re looking for steak, then I recommend the beef tenderloin with horseradish-honey cream & red wine caramelized onions. It’s rich & magical. The grilled sirloin with potatoes, garlic, peppers onions, & blue cheese sauce is another winner. The salmon on garlic spinach with tropical fruit relish & citrus beurre Blanc is simply incredible.

For dessert, you must order the sautéed banana with housemade sea salt caramel, pistachios & ice cream, as well as the flourless chocolate truffle torte.

I wish we could have eaten the whole menu, it was that delicious. I highly recommend flying over to this amazing tapas restaurant. No boarding pass required for this tapas experience!

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To share or not to share... #napoleonhouse #wholemuffuletta [📸: @giodegracia ]
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#julianantonioochoajr the OG..! #sanmiguelbeer Filipino pale lager #whokilledjuanito #relageezfilms #manila #tondo #filipino #chicanorapmagazine #lbc #eastlongbeach #harborerea #beachlife #pinoyfood #filipinofood #cholo #pinoy #mexinoy #blackandgreytattoo #chicano #tondo #consafos. C/S

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Carb loading season 🍝
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#chicagonorthshore #evanston

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Taco Tuesday / Cinco de Mayo (Mexico defeating the French) @bigmichchicago #truecooks #cheflife #stayhomestaysafe #mexico🇲🇽 @hartwoodtulum #cookingwithlove #pacificobeer #foodporn #chicagoeater

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Our version of a drive-through burger!!! Sold out in 30 minutes!!!!! #cheflife #true cook #burgers #keepitsimple @whittinghammeats @bobwhitts @buttercrumbbakery @thebarrelclubillinois

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Pozole Sunday!! #cheflife #truecooks #sakurapork #eatwell

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#whiskeycocktail #demerara #hangingoutwithfriends #andersonvillechicago #instadrink #oldfashioned

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#chefstyle #dayoffwork #pozole #cheflife #

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Team @terraandvine tasting some fabulous wines from @paulhobbswinery! 🍷

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👌🏼 #happy2017 😀 everyone..!!! 🎆 Salamat 🙏🏼 sa lahat ng mga naging part ng #2016 ko... #happynewyear 🎄#maligayangbagongtaon 🎉

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