"American" food from a non-U.S. perspective?
Jul 16, 2009, 2:22 am
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For me an opulent Surf and turf (lobster + steak) screams american food, esp. in a 'traditional' diner.
Or for a different twist head to Manila and see what those american-crazy filipinos are having - besides basketball games on TV. Pizza Hut, TGIs, ... are all present and cheaper than a good local or asian restaurant. Oh, and the Philippines will be the first asian country to have a serious obesity problem.
Or for a different twist head to Manila and see what those american-crazy filipinos are having - besides basketball games on TV. Pizza Hut, TGIs, ... are all present and cheaper than a good local or asian restaurant. Oh, and the Philippines will be the first asian country to have a serious obesity problem.
Jul 16, 2009, 7:46 am
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Jul 16, 2009, 3:23 pm
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Modern American high end food started here.
It is probably fairly described as the modern American cuisine now. Previously I think it was more regional. Those regional versions still exist in better and worse forms but I think what was originally called "California Cuisine" has supplanted them on the national level.
It is probably fairly described as the modern American cuisine now. Previously I think it was more regional. Those regional versions still exist in better and worse forms but I think what was originally called "California Cuisine" has supplanted them on the national level.
Jul 16, 2009, 3:43 pm
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Anytime that I leave South Louisiana, I always avoid any restaurant that advertises Cajun, Creole, or New Orleans food.
Jul 16, 2009, 5:52 pm
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I know but I thought I would throw in another view. I was trying to think whether California cuisine is seen outside the US but I pay so little attention to anything American related while traveling that I cant remember. I was hoping that others might comment on whether they see that perspective on American food.
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Unfortunately, I would consider going for American food too be, meat meat and more meat...or something heavily processed. That's enough to put me off the idea.
I appreciate that's not how people in the USA eat at home (and USA is fairly diverse), but it is the stereotype that comes to mind when I think of food in an US American eatery and typically what one finds in a US food establishment outside of the USA.
Just my perspective (from the UK).
I appreciate that's not how people in the USA eat at home (and USA is fairly diverse), but it is the stereotype that comes to mind when I think of food in an US American eatery and typically what one finds in a US food establishment outside of the USA.
Just my perspective (from the UK).
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Jul 18, 2009, 6:33 am
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Actually I don't think that is far off from how a large number of Americans eat at home.
Originally Posted by jbfield
Unfortunately, I would consider going for American food too be, meat meat and more meat...or something heavily processed. That's enough to put me off the idea.
I appreciate that's not how people in the USA eat at home (and USA is fairly diverse), but it is the stereotype that comes to mind when I think of food in an US American eatery and typically what one finds in a US food establishment outside of the USA.
Just my perspective (from the UK).
I appreciate that's not how people in the USA eat at home (and USA is fairly diverse), but it is the stereotype that comes to mind when I think of food in an US American eatery and typically what one finds in a US food establishment outside of the USA.
Just my perspective (from the UK).
Jul 19, 2009, 11:04 pm
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When I think american food, I think the stereotypical fried junk (mcdonalds etc). And also clam chowder, caffinated everything, and what's it called? Hash or something? Random minced salty meat?
Jul 20, 2009, 3:19 am
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Jul 20, 2009, 10:25 am
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Here's hash according to Wikipedia.
I've never eaten it, but then I'm probably not a typical American as I don't like meat in general.
I've never eaten it, but then I'm probably not a typical American as I don't like meat in general.
Please don't think that's normal American food!
