"Quite literally. You can smell the orange blossoms as you walk down the streets, and Sevillians flock to their favorite neighborhood tapas bars to do one of the things they enjoy the most: hang out with friends and family outdoors."
"Caracoles in the south of Spain differ from the well-known French escargot. You eat caracoles directly from the shell; they are smaller too. And they are cooked in a spiced broth which is unique to every single bar you might visit."
"Any respectable Sevillian is an expert in caracoles. And everyone knows a hidden place, in any given neighborhood of the city, where you can find the best. Right around my corner, there is one of those places."
"She pointed at the tables behind her and said, "These people ... they are my tribe." You don't hear that term very often. But it made me think about the importance of this tradition in Seville. Any day of the week, gather around a table at a tapas bar terrace, eat caracoles, let the hours go by, share the small moments that make up our lives."
Seville fills with orange blossoms, and people gather outdoors at neighborhood tapas bars. For about two months, caracoles appear on nearly every table. These small snails are eaten directly from the shell and cooked in a spiced broth that varies by bar. Locals treat caracoles as a serious specialty, with each neighborhood having a hidden place for the best. One bar opens early for breakfast and lunch but serves dinner only during caracoles season, when it is crowded every night. Regulars greet staff by name, and customers often feel a sense of belonging. A friend described the diners as her tribe, reflecting how the tradition brings people together through shared small moments.
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