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**LiveFreeorDie** · 07-31-2005, 02:57 PM

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but miss that first metallic taste of an ice cold coors light...

That taste is not hard to replicate anywhere in the world. Take a glass, drop in a few ice cubes, then go to the sink and pour in some tap water. Voila! The cold, refreshing flavor of Coors Light (and Mich Ultra, Bud Light, etc, etc.). Local tap water, though, may actually impart some small degree of flavor...which kind of shatters the illusion.

beck · 07-31-2005, 08:50 PM

Ok let me get this straight, because when I get over to US in a few weeks, looks like I'm gunna have to ask for it..... You have french fries with cheese and gravy on them, and it's called 'pountine'? Is that right? You all seem to recommend it so I'm going to have to try it. Where do you get it from? Or do you do it yourself?
Also what are the other classic american MUST try foods that I need to experience to make my trip complete?

**worldwidemike** · 08-01-2005, 02:09 AM

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Originally posted by LiveFreeorDie@Jul 31 2005, 09:56 PM
That taste is not hard to replicate anywhere in the world.* Take a glass, drop in a few ice cubes, then go to the sink and pour in some tap water.* Voila!* The cold, refreshing flavor of Coors Light

I agree 100%...

Oh, and Beck: I think that is a regional specialty. No poutine in Columbus, OH, that I know of...

worldwidemike

**bluepea** · 08-01-2005, 02:30 AM

I'd never heard of pountine before either and I'm not listening to this bashing of beer any longer! :greenguy:

Must try american foods - if you go to Chicago, the fam always recommends a chicago style hot dog "dragged through the garden" (ie with everything). You can get Chicago dogs at some Italian Beef places throughout the states. Ummm... A good steak? Not sure where you're from and if those are easy to come by. Blooming onions are good. Hmmm.. can't think of much else. I'm sure other people will throw stuff out there for ya Beck.

**d_fresh** · 08-01-2005, 04:43 AM

poutine is more of a canadian thing.

**omisan** · 08-01-2005, 11:04 AM

Must-try American Foods:

Boston: New England clam chowder
Chicago: Hot dog w/ all the trimmings (as already recommended), deep-dish pizza
Los Angeles: burger from In-N-Out, Fatburger, or Tommy's
New Orleans: gumbo, crawfish (boiled or etoufée), po'boy sandwich
New York: Slice of NY-style pizza, bagel
San Francisco: chowder in a sourdough breadbowl... or any of the sourdough

There's a lot more, but those are off the top o' my head for now

**space virgin** · 08-01-2005, 11:39 AM

^ adding to that:

Seattle-- Salmon. Or any seafood, really. But try the salmon (my favorites being copper river and sockeye), especially if it's herb-crusted and grilled over an alder fire.

**LaurieL622** · 08-01-2005, 12:23 PM

i've never heard of poutine.

omi...u got most of them!!!!
I'm soooo hungry

i LOVE southern food so anyone headed there...sweet tea, crawfish, gulf shrimp, chili and corn bread, red beans and rice, gumbo (and all cajun food), hush puppies, okra, fried and spiced anything...is a must!

it's so unhealthy but a great way to soak up local culture.

i love the dirty south.

**bellelass** · 08-01-2005, 02:09 PM

Texas- chicken fried steak. hells yes. so bad for you but so nice.

**LaurieL622** · 08-01-2005, 03:03 PM

chicken fried steak with white sausage gravy. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

britkettle · 08-01-2005, 10:14 PM

The only food that I really missed when I was travelling was Qdoba burritos. I would have killed an innocent person to get a hot naked chicken queso burrito in Europe.

It is actually kind of funny because before my trip I ate at McDonald's about 3 times a week, I know it's disgusting. I am a broke student and it was just a matter of being able to get a filling meal for less than 3 dollars!! But when I went to Europe I told myself that I wouldn't eat at McDonald's when I was there because I can eat it everyday of my life if I wanted to. So went the whole 2 months without eating it, and I have been back for another month and I have only had it once since I got back! It just is so unappetizing now for some reason. I guess the objective view of McDonald's is that there is nothing even remotely worth spending even one dollar on about it. Yucky...

...although I am not going to lie, I still get a craving for greasy french fries...baaaaaaaaaaaaaaad

doomcookie · 08-02-2005, 08:46 PM

i don't really eat much american food so i didn't really miss it.

now, i'm a southern californian, so mexican food. that i craved within a couple of weeks. we'll see if it hits me again this time.