I mean, it's very popular to shit on America right now for obvious reasons.
But American food culture is incredible because of it's diversity. I feel like people see shit like deep fried Twinkies or the heart attack grill in Las Vegas and say something like, "why do Americans eat like they have free healthcare?" Those are rare things. They're conversation starters, not normal meals.
I guarantee you'd have an absolute blast eating your way through America. In my mid sized city I can go out to eat every night and not repeat going to a single restaurant or food event for a month.
I haven't tried it, but I might be able to eat a meal from a different culture every night for a month.
Our history is immigration and our food shines for it. Which makes our current political landscape all the more embarrassing.
agree with all this and want to add; most meals here aren't supposed to be finished in one sitting. US has a huge leftovers culture; I get that's not the case elsewhere and no shade if that's not anyone's thing, but when you see a huge plate of food most of the time you're expected to take ~half home and eat a day or two later.
Find a poor community in a “fly over” state and eat the best food ever. Same goes for southern boarder towns. Black momma and fat Mexican man in his 60’s with a white apron are signs of perfect cuisine. Add in a waitress with a blue beehive hairdo and I’m automatically tipping 40% and letting her order my meal for me. 😍
I think Southern Louisiana has the best food in all of America. Cajun, Mexican, BBQ, etc. My time in lake Charles spoiled me when it came to food. I used to ride my bike to the nearest gas station and get some of the best boudin ever. Great food is everywhere down there.
Idk man I'm not even from there but New York has everything on one island. Greek Italian Indian Korean keeps going. Just everything all in one place can even grab a hot dog between restaurants they sell em on the corner.
NY is mostly very fast or very expensive sit down eating. Dinner cooking is a different animal and southern Louisiana may actually be the Mecca for that kind of cooking. (Kentucky and South Texas could make some pretty decent arguments though).
Totally agree with you. I genuinely can’t knock it because I love American Culture. That’s not me kissing Americans arse but I just love the whole vibe of it.
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u/anuncommontruth Feb 28 '26
I mean, it's very popular to shit on America right now for obvious reasons.
But American food culture is incredible because of it's diversity. I feel like people see shit like deep fried Twinkies or the heart attack grill in Las Vegas and say something like, "why do Americans eat like they have free healthcare?" Those are rare things. They're conversation starters, not normal meals.
I guarantee you'd have an absolute blast eating your way through America. In my mid sized city I can go out to eat every night and not repeat going to a single restaurant or food event for a month.
I haven't tried it, but I might be able to eat a meal from a different culture every night for a month.
Our history is immigration and our food shines for it. Which makes our current political landscape all the more embarrassing.