A new food stall offering Spanish tapas is coming this summer to Charlotte’s Optimist Hall.

The team behind Customshop — chef-owner Andres Kaifer and managing partner Alex Bridges — are planning a traditional tapas experience you’d find on streets of Spain.

“Tapas has become a bit overused in American culture, so we’re taking everyone back to the basics over shared bites and a sacred time to socialize with friends,” Kaifer, who will use family recipes to create the menu, said in a news release.

“Optimist Hall is a true melting pot, and we felt it would be the perfect location to invite folks to learn about and enjoy the flavors I grew up with, and proudly share my mother’s recipes that have been passed down over the years.”

On tap for the yet-unnamed food stall that will sit between Village Juice and Boxcar Betty’s is a selection of Spanish tapas including:

• bocadillos (sandwiches)
• shareables such as croquetas (ham and bechamel fritters)
• tortilla Española (Spanish omelet)
• patatas bravas (fried potatoes with spicy sauce)
• Kaifer’s famous flan and other sweets.

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