What does Janina mean? Janina [jan-i-na] as a name for girls has its roots in Hebrew and English, and the name Janina means God is gracious. Janina is an alternate spelling of Gianina (Italian, Hebrew): feminine of John. Janina is also a form of Jan (Hebrew). Janina is also used as a form of Jane (Hebrew) and Janine (English).
In Salamanca, particularly on Calle Van Dyck, you are served pinchos. They are almost always a piece of meat served on a piece of bread. Though not actually 'pinchado' with a stick, this is still close to the original idea of what a 'pincho' is.
When eating at a Mexican restaurant or friend's house, you may be offered menudo. However, if you're squeamish about your food, you might want to pass. This soup, which some people find quite delicious, is made with tripe, or the stomach lining of cows or sheep.