That's a good point. My money is on hamburgers, chop suey, and fortune cookies.

I wonder though if there are any authentic American restaurants across the pond, and not just fast food chains.

Well, not in France. I kinda doubt that this is the case elsewhere. *shrug* All we know is ole Ronald.

My guess is no, considering there aren't any authentic Irish or Scottish restaurants over here. I'm still waiting to see what all the fuss is about over haggis.

@LostInSpace are you referring to Ronald McDonald, as in the mascot of McDonalds? Stay far away from that chain. Very far.

I've lived in Spain, Greece and Andorra. I am English.

Its like the whiskey of food, if that tells you anything. Rich, wakes up your mouth. At least that's what my experience with it was like.

I'm not much of a drinker (considering I am only 17), but I'll take your word for it. Is there any US food that you could compare it to?

To people outside the US: What do you normally call my country in conversation? US, USA, United States, United States of America, America, or something else?

You wake up in the bathtub the next morning with a half eaten haggis in your hand?

America for me.

Had to think about that one for a moment. "The US", I think.

I don't consider sheep hearts, lungs and livers to be anything edible. But since they're made with animal refuse, let's go with Hot Dogs on the 'crap' equivalency chart.

Liver is yummy. And full of iron. I don't get why people don't like it - it's meaty and full of flavour.

"Amérique" in conversation, "les USA" less often ; " 'States" in an ironical ("I'm so cool") statement ; "Etats-Unis" in any formal media.

Being American, I was never particularly raised on eating organs from an animal, so the idea of meals like Haggis makes my stomach do a dance. The idea of eating them just disgusts me now, but to each their own.

Not here, at least that I know of. Heck, I don't even know what would be true American food. Care to give some examples?


Usually we call it US (Estados Unidos, for anyone curious). USA (Estados Unidos da América) is just too long to say, and sounds really formal. América isn't that much used in portuguese while talking about the USA specifically, but we might say "I'm going to America", in which case it is usually assumed we are talking about the States.


To the Brits out there: Every year, Algarve (South of Portugal) is "invaded" by A LOT of english tourists, and I do mean a lot, who come here for the sun and beaches I guess. So much to the point of the portuguese almost looking outnumbered when at the beach (I've been at a small beach with my family in which we were the only portuguese family, no joke). What I meant to ask was, it is something noticeable to us, but is it to you guys there? I mean, are the numbers significant for it to be considered a usual summer destination, or a "thing"?

Because: It's. a. liver.

No, I really can't say, as I've never had it. But to say it doesn't appeal to me, is an understatement.

I have had Haggis, however. It was one of those "When in Rome" situations.

It didn't necessarily taste bad, but it was occassionally crunchy, which freaked me out.

Not especially. We tend to spread ourselves across most of Spain, France, Portugal and assorted Mediterranean islands and stuff. Don't forget how many of us there are, for such a tiny island.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheeseburger. Actually, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_cuisine is a whole wikipedia page dealing with distinctly American foods.

There's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Grill, I've never been to one because of all the scandals mentioned on wikipedia. I kinda like McDonald's too.
Not really an answer and I'm not British, but we have a lot of English families who not only visit but also settle in my area, it's weird how often I hear people speak English at the supermarket. They even have their own local newspaper in English, I don't remember its name right now. They're nice people so they're welcome as far as I'm concerned, still I wonder why they come here (maybe the prices of houses, I don't know)


edit: I'd love to see Cajun restaurants in France, that would be cool

Keep in mind that, although there are distinctly American foods, there is a lot to be said about distinct regional dishes.

For example, Boston Clam Chowder, 'Nawlins Crawfish, Alaskan Salmon.

Usually either 'Amerika' or 'de VS' (Verenigde Staten). Occasionally I refer to it as http://www.american-buddha.com/ateamamerica96b.jpg.

I considered throwing those in there, but that would mean me going into a rant about how western North Carolina barbecue is better than eastern North Carolnia barbecue. Western style uses far too much sauce and not enough spices and slaw.

But yeah, McDonalds is what you get if you take a real cheeseburger and replace the burger part with cardboard.

There is JR's in town here, but it is pretty crap

I've never heard of that chain, if that says anything about it's quality.

I don't think it is a chain, but I can safely say I will never eat there again