L’apéro, short for l’apéritif, is the French American Happy Hour. Where does the word apéritif come from? It comes from the Latin “aperire” which means to open and, in that sense, to stimulate your appetite before a meal or ouvrir l’appétit. “Prendre l’apéro” is a French ritual of getting together with friends or family to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail before dinner, along with some finger foods. It is a convivial time to unwind, socialize while sipping your favorite drink and nibbling or grignoter on some little snacks or amuse-gueules such as almonds, olives, saucisson, charcuterie, veggie sticks, … Continue reading L’apéro French Style