The Shoutbox
When I think of ham I think of the opening to Dexter and how watching that show made me feel hungry.
Originally Posted by Friendly Mushroom!
HAM!
I blame Miyazaki for this!
HAM!
Originally Posted by Sedai
I am lucky enough to have a bonafide authentic Mexican place within walking distance of my apartment. It's a family place, the head chef is a grandmother that doesn't speak a bit of English. She makes a hell of a plate of carnitas though, I will tell you! I probably eat there too much...if there is such a concept.
We have this place in town that is both a store and a restaurant. It's that real authentic Mexican food and not that crap buried in red sauce and cheese.

It's so good. I'm a vegetarian, but I can eat the black beans, rice, tortillas and avocados. Plus the plate comes with a bunch of tomatillos and onions. Yummy.
If we're looking at the biggest influence America has had on food it's the conglomerate distribution of food. Fast food is American cuisine.
Originally Posted by The Rodent
Fish And Chips with a ton of salt and vinegar for £2.99..
You can get fish & chips for £2.99? I can't get fish for that. Not even a small cod.
The fact that we have all of these and more is what best represents our culture.
Otherwise, you are crapping all over thousands of privately owned restaurants that represent real Americana, and real American food.
Originally Posted by John McClane
Originally Posted by Sedai
It's technically am American restaurant, with its origins in America, but anyone that thinks it's a representation of American cuisine is participating in foolishness!
I disagree. I think it best represents our cuisine: highly standardized.
And that would be wrong. No giant, transnational corporate fast food chain represents cuisine from anywhere but a lab. And that's a fact, partner!
Yaaay, new movie poster came today!

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Real American cuisine should be stuff like buffalo steak with acorn bread.