Michael Schlow’s new tapas pop up is approachable and likely to resonate with anyone who’s spent entire evenings chowing down on Spanish snacks.

An art exhibit devoted to tapas. Plus: Gelato at half-price, bacon festivals, and more.

New York tapas export Boqueria has arrived in D.C., opening for service last week in the old Panang space at 19th and M Streets NW.

It’s the first shibboleth of conservative politics to fight against the redistribution of wealth, but according to ThinkFood Group maven José Andrés, the politically motivated reluctance to share extends to the plate, too.

Written by DCist contributor Lauren Jacob Premier D.C. chef José Andrés cuts an imposing figure, both in his culinary prowess and his Tony Soprano-like stature, but if you see him walking down the street, don’t be afraid to give him a hearty hello and congratulate him on his new TV series “Made in Spain,” which has begun airing on WETA at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. We caught up with the gregarious Andrés recently at a…