I only discriminate if the lack of authenticity stems from a missing key feature in the food. For example, I've been looking for properly spicy Thai food ever since I came to DC. All the restaurants I've found so far have weakened their dishes for diners here. I've even asked for "Thai hot" to no avail. I have wait until I get back to HNL to get properly spicy Thai dishes.

This thread reminds me of that George Carlin routine. "What does 'New York-style pizza' mean? Not from New York!" Although crabbing is right in that you can get some really good sourdough in Maryland.