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A pincho is a small snack, typically eaten in bars or taverns, made of sliced bread topped with various ingredients and held together with a toothpick; its name literally means thorn or spike in Spanish, referring to that toothpick or skewer. Common toppings include fish such as hake, cod or anchovy, Spanish tortilla, stuffed peppers and croquettes, and bars traditionally track how many a customer has eaten by counting the collected toothpicks. Pinchos are traditional in northern Spain, especially the Basque Country, Navarre, La Rioja, Cantabria and Asturias, where they are regarded as a cornerstone of local social life, often eaten while moving between taverns sampling different varieties. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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A pincho is a small snack, typically eaten in bars or taverns, made of sliced bread topped with various ingredients and held together with a toothpick; its name literally means thorn or spike in Spanish, referring to that toothpick or skewer.
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