The Kount's chicken … August 15, 1999 11:54 PM Me digs, Stalybridge, Cheshire
I went to visit the Rusholme area. It is a district that is
home of numerous Pakistani restaurants, bakeries, jewelry and
clothing stores. Nestled in among them I ran across an "American
style" restaurant named "Kansas fried chicken".
This reminds me of the exotic English muffin that we have in the
states. And the fact that it doesn't exist in England except at
McDonalds. What do you think about having an Iranian hamburger
... hmm lets say "McSoltani".
Speaking of "American style" restaurants, there is a
tendency here in England to market American food in this same
Exotic Charade. I went to a Fatty Arbuckles American style restaurant
... it was basically Denny's with American and confederate flags
displayed all over the place. I was waiting for David Duke or
some other grand wizard to wait on our table. So you yanks know
how palatable Denny's is. You may be able to get a better meal
at acme box company.
We Yanks all know the only reason for fast food restaurants is
just that … fast food of dubious nutrition to be slammed
down so you can get back to work. Our whole concept of dinning
is different. I remember a Polish friend of mine complaining about
the restaurants in America. It was driving him nuts! "They
rush you in and rush you out even in the most expensive bistros.
You take your last bite of salad and there is some idiot immediately
waiting behind you to snatch your empty dish." Europeans
call this an interference with their dinning. Their philosophy
is to make an "evening" out of dinning … one comes
into the restaurant expecting to have the table all night. ."
On the other hand Americans call this good service. Their philosophy
is to have a wonderful meal, get in get out and still have time
for a movie and dancing. Different strokes for different folks
… I personally have a tough time with it … I have to
admit I am a bit American on this issue.
Let's eat
The Kount