WASHINGTON, DC (June 16, 2009) — La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Clarendon, Va. will be hosting a fundraiser for Friends of the Orphans for July’s “Tuesday Tapas for a Cause” on Tuesday, July 7th. Friends of the Orphans is a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children in Latin America and the Caribbean.

A minimum of 10 per cent and maximum of 20 per cent of total sales will be donated to Friends of the Orphans. The higher the sales the more La Tasca can donate. “Tuesday Tapas for a Cause” is a monthly fundraiser held the first Tuesday of every month in support of a local nonprofit at La Tasca- Clarendon. Any charity, non-profit or small organization that needs to raise money for a good cause can participate. To help the cause, all a customer has to do is dine at La Tasca, and a portion of their check will automatically go to benefit the organization.

Friends of the Orphans supports Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”) network of orphanages, and has transformed children’s lives for over 40 years of non-profit work. With regional offices in six states, Friends of the Orphans supports the NPH homes and their outreach programs through fundraising and volunteer efforts.

Every day, Friends of the Orphans supports more than 3,300 children in Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru. Since its founding in 1954, NPH has assisted nearly 16,000 children. NPH outreach programs, including the only free pediatric hospital in Haiti, serve more than 30,000 adults and children each year.

La Tasca is a careful blend of everything about Spain – warm décor, authentic cuisine and friendly hospitality. All these combine to create a unique and genuine atmosphere. La Tasca strives to keep the Spanish culture and passion alive in its restaurants; to be local within its community while bringing to it, a taste of Spain. La Tasca is a Spanish restaurant with a combination of more than 45 Tapas dishes, delicious menu specials, 6 different paellas, 12 sangria blends, Spanish wines and beers. La Tasca has five locations in the United States; one in Baltimore and four in the Washington metro area. For more information visit www.latascausa.com or call 202.347.8839.

NEW MENU AT LA TASCA SPANISH TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT
New items to be added to old favorites

WASHINGTON, DC May 27, 2009— La Tasca Spanish Tapas Bar and Restaurant is switching up the tapas experience by adding new items to a newly designed menu. The menu will feature a new variety of Spanish favorites, a larger selection, and a new wine list as well. The new menu will be available at all five La Tasca locations in the greater DC area.
La Tasca is upgrading its presentation, with new china and modern dishes to add to the old Spanish charm. New menu items will include Salmon a la Plancha (fresh grilled salmon with sautéed spinach and fried mussels), Solomillo de Buey (grilled beef tenderloin, with mashed potatoes and a crumbled Cabrales sauce), and an Ensalada de Espinacas con Peras (spinach salad with fresh pear, dates and walnuts). The menu will be broken down into more sections that now will feature Breads and Olives and Starters.
For guests who are unfamiliar with the concept of tapas, the new menu explains it in “The Story of Tapas – The Spirit of Sharing,” with a background on tapas in Spain. Newcomers to tapas can also choose from one of three “Tapas Tasting Menus” which feature a selection of some of the most popular dishes to introduce you to the unique tapas experience.
The menu is being featured at all five area La Tasca locations by the end of May.
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La Tasca is a careful blend of everything about Spain – warm décor, authentic cuisine and friendly hospitality. All these combine to create a unique and genuine atmosphere. La Tasca strives to keep the Spanish culture and passion alive in its restaurants; to be local within its community while bringing to it, a taste of Spain. La Tasca is a Spanish restaurant with a combination of more than 45 Tapas dishes, delicious menu specials, 6 different paellas, 12 sangria blends, Spanish wines and beers. La Tasca has five locations in the United States; one in Baltimore and four in the Washington metro area.