Originally Posted by TTTV:
“Because they want to, and it's their business why they want to, not yours.”
“Because they want to, and it's their business why they want to, not yours.”
Chavtastic!
Holiday food
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Originally Posted by sheddy99:
“did you not see my post?
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“did you not see my post?
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Yes I did but I'm allowed my own opinion so no need for the sarky eye rolling thank you.
When I was in Amsterdam, I lived off McDonalds - was different to the stuff here, and the mayo was tastier - we just wanted something quick and handy for when we were drunk and hungry
Originally Posted by newwoman:
“Yes I did but I'm allowed my own opinion so no need for the sarky eye rolling thank you.”
“Yes I did but I'm allowed my own opinion so no need for the sarky eye rolling thank you.”
You asked a question, I answered it.
Does my reply not make you (even the slightest bit) see why people might eat in fast food restaurants abroad?
Bloody hell!!! Anyone would have thought we were admitting to eating babies whilst on holiday,the way some of you lot are going on!!!
Originally Posted by Taboo:
“Bloody hell!!! Anyone would have thought we were admitting to eating babies whilst on holiday,the way some of you lot are going on!!!”
“Bloody hell!!! Anyone would have thought we were admitting to eating babies whilst on holiday,the way some of you lot are going on!!!
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Well, you never know with McDonalds burgers!
Originally Posted by vee1404:
“What about french food?”
“What about french food?”
I love French food! Eating in Paris is one of the best things about it although admittedly I'm not a snails fan.
In general discovering food when abroad is one of my favourite things, including supermarket discoveries - I remember spending hours in the hypermarket on one holiday in the South of France which most people probably think is a strange thing to do on holiday!
On a McDonalds note (as that seems to be where this thread has gone!) the Greek McDonalds do souvlakia, toasted sandwiches and a McFeta burger that are all worth checking out!
Originally Posted by maimou:
“I love French food! Eating in Paris is one of the best things about it although admittedly I'm not a snails fan.
In general discovering food when abroad is one of my favourite things, including supermarket discoveries - I remember spending hours in the hypermarket on one holiday in the South of France which most people probably think is a strange thing to do on holiday!
On a McDonalds note (as that seems to be where this thread has gone!) the Greek McDonalds do souvlakia, toasted sandwiches and a McFeta burger that are all worth checking out!”
“I love French food! Eating in Paris is one of the best things about it although admittedly I'm not a snails fan.
In general discovering food when abroad is one of my favourite things, including supermarket discoveries - I remember spending hours in the hypermarket on one holiday in the South of France which most people probably think is a strange thing to do on holiday!
On a McDonalds note (as that seems to be where this thread has gone!) the Greek McDonalds do souvlakia, toasted sandwiches and a McFeta burger that are all worth checking out!”
I've changed my mind, give me a McFeta burger now.
In the States I love a good Reuben Sandwich - toasted with proper corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut and swiss cheese. Delicious.
I also love Eggs Benedict for breakfast.
I also love Eggs Benedict for breakfast.
Originally Posted by francis7:
“In the States I love a good Reuben Sandwich - toasted with proper corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut and swiss cheese. Delicious.
I also love Eggs Benedict for breakfast.”
“In the States I love a good Reuben Sandwich - toasted with proper corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut and swiss cheese. Delicious.
I also love Eggs Benedict for breakfast.”
Have you tried a Stage Deli Reuben? They're immense! It took me about an hour to eat it all.
I remember on my first trip to the US in 1977 that i was taken to an Arby's eatery..... and was totally gob-smacked at the size of this Roast Beef sandwich i was presented with!! Perfectly cooked lean Roast Beef with pickles and Mayo. Never seen them here in the UK though!!
Found this picture of a Stage Deli sandwich:-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../StageDeli.jpg
Carnegie Deli are good but they've taken it a bit far!!
http://online.recordnet.com/blogs/bl...s/Sandwich.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../StageDeli.jpg
Carnegie Deli are good but they've taken it a bit far!!
http://online.recordnet.com/blogs/bl...s/Sandwich.jpg
Originally Posted by newwoman:
“I totally agree. I can't understand why people eat in those places when they're here, let alone on holiday.
It's as bad as people going to Spain and Greece and wanting to eat a full English breakfast or a Sunday roast imo.”
“I totally agree. I can't understand why people eat in those places when they're here, let alone on holiday.
It's as bad as people going to Spain and Greece and wanting to eat a full English breakfast or a Sunday roast imo.”
I don't think your analogy holds up.
When I visited the US then I ate at plenty of places that would be deemed "acceptable" by the foodies on these boards. Clam chowder at the harbour front, American breakfast at a traditional diner, banquet for two in Chinatown etc etc.
I didn't however lose sight of the fact that the US is the birthplace of fast food culture. If you're going to do the Americana thing then I think you're obliged to visit places such as McD's, Wendy's and Taco Bell. I also wanted to make sure I shopped in a 7-11. My only regret was that I wasn't able to get to a White Castle.
Everyone seems to be hung up on authentic cultural experiences these days. Forget about Chaat from a cart by the side of the road in Mumbai, get yourself to a downtown McD's in Los Angeles!
Originally Posted by Taboo:
“Bloody hell!!! Anyone would have thought we were admitting to eating babies whilst on holiday,the way some of you lot are going on!!!”
“Bloody hell!!! Anyone would have thought we were admitting to eating babies whilst on holiday,the way some of you lot are going on!!!
”
Its not that - its just when someone started a thread on holiday food, I was rather dismayed to hear so many people talking about Maccy D's and KFC........ That is NOT authentic holiday food IMO.
In fact Amercian cuisine, as varied as it may be, is not truly authentic in any sense of the word? I guess if you go to a restaurant that serves a particulalr cuisine then its authentic.... American food just doesn't sit well with me as a "cuisine" - its normally junk food and lots of it!!!
Don't get me wrong, I am partial to the odd fast food takeaway, I love Texmex and I *obviously* don't eat as healthily as I should. But I find it shocking so many people reckon the best food they have had on holiday involves a fast food chain or bloody pancakes
Originally Posted by RAINBOWGIRL22:
“Its not that - its just when someone started a thread on holiday food, I was rather dismayed to hear so many people talking about Maccy D's and KFC........ That is NOT authentic holiday food IMO.
In fact Amercian cuisine, as varied as it may be, is not truly authentic in any sense of the word? I guess if you go to a restaurant that serves a particulalr cuisine then its authentic.... American food just doesn't sit well with me as a "cuisine" - its normally junk food and lots of it!!!
Don't get me wrong, I am partial to the odd fast food takeaway, I love Texmex and I *obviously* don't eat as healthily as I should. But I find it shocking so many people reckon the best food they have had on holiday involves a fast food chain or bloody pancakes ”
“Its not that - its just when someone started a thread on holiday food, I was rather dismayed to hear so many people talking about Maccy D's and KFC........ That is NOT authentic holiday food IMO.
In fact Amercian cuisine, as varied as it may be, is not truly authentic in any sense of the word? I guess if you go to a restaurant that serves a particulalr cuisine then its authentic.... American food just doesn't sit well with me as a "cuisine" - its normally junk food and lots of it!!!
Don't get me wrong, I am partial to the odd fast food takeaway, I love Texmex and I *obviously* don't eat as healthily as I should. But I find it shocking so many people reckon the best food they have had on holiday involves a fast food chain or bloody pancakes
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well said
Originally Posted by Geejaay:
“I didn't however lose sight of the fact that the US is the birthplace of fast food culture. If you're going to do the Americana thing then I think you're obliged to visit places such as McD's, Wendy's and Taco Bell.”
“I didn't however lose sight of the fact that the US is the birthplace of fast food culture. If you're going to do the Americana thing then I think you're obliged to visit places such as McD's, Wendy's and Taco Bell.”
What utter rubbish. America is also the birthplace of gun culture. It doesn't mean that you have to pop a cap in someone while you're there!
You should experience the best things about countries you visit not the worst. McD's, KFC and other such swill represent the worst in America 'cuisine'.
Originally Posted by SHAFT:
“What utter rubbish. America is also the birthplace of gun culture. It doesn't mean that you have to pop a cap in someone while you're there!
You should experience the best things about countries you visit not the worst. McD's, KFC and other such swill represent the worst in America 'cuisine'.”
“What utter rubbish. America is also the birthplace of gun culture. It doesn't mean that you have to pop a cap in someone while you're there!
You should experience the best things about countries you visit not the worst. McD's, KFC and other such swill represent the worst in America 'cuisine'.”
Sadly I slept in on my last day so was running late for the airport. I had however planned to tick this off my list as well.
On the subject of McDonalds...
In Sweden they do pasta in McDonalds. It's called (I kid you not) McAronie!
Well it made me laugh.
In Sweden they do pasta in McDonalds. It's called (I kid you not) McAronie!
Well it made me laugh.
On my first trip to the US, i made a point of avoiding places like McClowns and The Colnels, because we had them here in the UK. That said, there are plenty of other places where you can indulge in a fast food fix such as Wendy's, Churches Chicken and Dennys..... which are all better than McD's or KFC. 
I'm not above the odd fast food quick meal when i'm in the States, but i'm there for a couple of months at a time so i'm not going to eat at restaurants for all that time. Because I have my own place over there I cook a lot, however in the evening when we go out I like to go to the decent restaurants but even a lot of these tend to be part of a chain.
This is because once a place becomes popular the American savvy business brain kicks in and takes advantage of being "on to a good thing"and opens or franchises loads of identical clones of the original restaurant. Inevitably the quality suffers and then it just becomes like any other run of the mill place. By then it doesn't matter to the guy who's sold 50 or 100 franchises, he's made his money.
For an authentic American dining experience you really can't do better than a breakfast at a neighbourhood diner IMO.
This is because once a place becomes popular the American savvy business brain kicks in and takes advantage of being "on to a good thing"and opens or franchises loads of identical clones of the original restaurant. Inevitably the quality suffers and then it just becomes like any other run of the mill place. By then it doesn't matter to the guy who's sold 50 or 100 franchises, he's made his money.
For an authentic American dining experience you really can't do better than a breakfast at a neighbourhood diner IMO.
Originally Posted by Geejaay:
“Sadly I slept in on my last day so was running late for the airport. I had however planned to tick this off my list as well.”
“Sadly I slept in on my last day so was running late for the airport. I had however planned to tick this off my list as well.”
You didn't even shoot anyone while you were there?? What a pointless trip. You might as well have gone to Blackpool for your holiday.
Originally Posted by indianwells:
“. . . For an authentic American dining experience you really can't do better than a breakfast at a neighbourhood diner IMO.”
“. . . For an authentic American dining experience you really can't do better than a breakfast at a neighbourhood diner IMO.”
Exactly. When i was staying in Atlanta at an airport hotel where they didn't have a restaurant, they recommended this 'shack' just across the road. We all piled in there and got 'The Works' for about USD10.00 a head. We didn't eat for the rest of the day!!
Originally Posted by RAINBOWGIRL22:
“Its not that - its just when someone started a thread on holiday food, I was rather dismayed to hear so many people talking about Maccy D's and KFC........ That is NOT authentic holiday food IMO.
In fact Amercian cuisine, as varied as it may be, is not truly authentic in any sense of the word? I guess if you go to a restaurant that serves a particulalr cuisine then its authentic.... American food just doesn't sit well with me as a "cuisine" - its normally junk food and lots of it!!!”
“Its not that - its just when someone started a thread on holiday food, I was rather dismayed to hear so many people talking about Maccy D's and KFC........ That is NOT authentic holiday food IMO.
In fact Amercian cuisine, as varied as it may be, is not truly authentic in any sense of the word? I guess if you go to a restaurant that serves a particulalr cuisine then its authentic.... American food just doesn't sit well with me as a "cuisine" - its normally junk food and lots of it!!!”
Then you have either never been to America or if you have been all you ate was fast food.
American cuisine is no less authentic than the cuisine from any other country.
Originally Posted by RAINBOWGIRL22:
“Don't get me wrong, I am partial to the odd fast food takeaway, I love Texmex and I *obviously* don't eat as healthily as I should. But I find it shocking so many people reckon the best food they have had on holiday involves a fast food chain or bloody pancakes ”
“Don't get me wrong, I am partial to the odd fast food takeaway, I love Texmex and I *obviously* don't eat as healthily as I should. But I find it shocking so many people reckon the best food they have had on holiday involves a fast food chain or bloody pancakes
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Well, much of the best food in the world is actually fast food by definition. I think where people start getting snobby about it is when it comes from a corporation. Lets face, that is silly.
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