Traditional combination plates: why do they still work?
Decades have passed, gastronomic trends have changed and countless new ideas have appeared. But traditional combination plates are still present on the menus of many bars and restaurants. And it does not look like they are going to disappear.
The reason is simple: they answer a question we ask ourselves every day very well. What are we eating today?
Everything on one plate
The essence of a combination plate is precisely this. A main ingredient and several sides make up a complete meal without the need to order different dishes.
Meat or fish, salad, potatoes, escalivada, egg or pulses are some of the usual combinations. The result is a straightforward option, without complications and easy to adapt to different tastes.
On the Bar Plaça menu you can find options such as sausage with beans and egg, steak with salad, egg and potatoes, grilled chicken with salad and escalivada or grilled cuttlefish with salad and potatoes.
A classic that lets you choose
Another strength of traditional combination plates is their variety. Some people prefer meat, some always choose fish and others look for a lighter option.
This makes them especially practical when eating as a group or family: everyone can choose a different combination without having to give up a meal based on simple, familiar cooking.
Combination plates are also part of this idea of homemade cooking that defines Bar Plaça.
They evolve without ceasing to be what they are
The fact that they are a classic does not mean they all have to be the same. Escalivada can replace a salad, meat can give way to cuttlefish or salmon and the side dishes can vary.
It is precisely this flexibility that has allowed them to endure.
If you want to explore the subject in more detail, you can also read the article about combination plates and homemade food.
Perhaps traditional combination plates are not the latest trend of the season. But they do not need to be. When something works, tastes good and allows you to leave the table satisfied, there are some classics that are better left untouched.