Battle of the foods

What's your favorite style of food?

Good old American BBQ??

Fast food perhaps?

Italian lover?

Chinese takeout?

Japanese style goodies?

Cast your votes and share a favorite dish of yours!

Where is Mexican?

mexican isn't a real food.... :lol:

I vote mexican

Deff Italian :) Pasta Primavara

AMERICAN!!! Nothing better than having a BBQ in southern Cali, sun going down, temp dropping, red sky, cool beach breeze blowing. Cooking up a New York strip steak, mashed potatoes, and an ice cold Lost Coast beer in hand. Goddamn, too bad it's only Tuesday. :banghead:

I love chinese food. well, actually *looks down* damnit, I love all food.......

I like Japanese food. (song playing) " I think I'm turing Japanese, I think turning Japanese I'd rather think so!!"

nothing is better than charcoal grilled burgers or a nice fat porterhouse steak. Chinese food is just taking a bunch of meat and shit and throwing it in the deep fryer, throwing some tangy sauce on it, then throw it back in the fryer and give it more grease for flavor. I hate chinese food, it's just full of fat and grease.

i vote ITALIAN ;)

Chinese fod is good. I went to a Chinese restaurant last week and the woman said, "You whant cat foo dinna!! Very good foo you!

I like all kinds. So I can't really vote...

I'd eat japanese food every day if it wasnt so damn expensive. My boyfriend and I cant get out of there for less than $30

Italian. Although Mexican is my favorite. Or should I say Tex-Mex.

None of the above, come up to Canada. Or better yet, Quebec. If you want meat - and I mean REAL meat, have a good meal at a small family owned restaurant up here. I guarantee...... there is no comparison.

On the other hand, cook yourself a nice meal. Whatever type of food you like best, and invite some friends over to share. Ain't nothin' like a home cooked meal :thumbsup:

American - because only in the US do they have BBQs :rolleyes: Rightttt....

Thai for the record.

American - because only in the US do they have BBQs :rolleyes: Rightttt....




At least we have food we are known for. What doesn Australia have? Pavlova?

oh wait, I forgot vegemite

American - because only in the US do they have BBQs :rolleyes: Rightttt....

I don't recall him saying that. He was talking about "Good old American BBQ". If you don't know what that is, then it probably isn't your favorite food. So, who gives a shit?

if I have to pick out of those - Italian the best by far :)

I like chinese

Dayna - Pavlova, vegemite, weetbix, meat pies, tim tams, sausage rolls

Blindside - My point was what differentiates a BBQ in America from a BBQ anywhere else? It is not what I would call 'American' cuisine. About the only 'American' cuisine I can think of is Cheeseburgers etc.

Mexican and Italian :D



EDIT: PAVALOVA IS THE RIGHTFUL PROPERTY OF NEW ZEALAND DAMN YOU!!!!! :D

Mexican and Italian :D



EDIT: PAVALOVA IS THE RIGHTFUL PROPERTY OF NEW ZEALAND DAMN YOU!!!!! :D
Or Russia depending on who you speak to :D

But I'll maintain it is an Australian thing.

And I'll mintain it's a New Zealand thing. I know hw we can sort this out....








BATTLEBOTS!!!! :uhoh:

Dayna - Pavlova, vegemite, weetbix, meat pies, tim tams, sausage rolls

Blindside - My point was what differentiates a BBQ in America from a BBQ anywhere else? It is not what I would call 'American' cuisine. About the only 'American' cuisine I can think of is Cheeseburgers etc.


trust me, i know bbqs. personaly, I wish Argentine food was up there, cuz their BBQ is some of the best. American BBQ is more based on teh BBQ sauce, and partially on the meat, while Argentine is dependant on how it's cooked and the meat quality. also, american BBQ is mostly based on beef and pork, while Argentine is based on Beef and Goat (goat is really freaking good!) um... can't think of much else, back me up or prove me wrong, whatever.

Hey burnM, I'm assuming you live in Quebec. Ever been to Schwartz's or Gibby's? I visited Quebec last year and those places were musts. Best food ever...I could live off Schwartz's smoked meat. I walked out of Gibby's with a 500$ bill, and I'd pay double it in a second.

None of the above, come up to Canada. Or better yet, Quebec.

I've had french canadian cuisine:sly:..the maple syrup, pancake and pea soup:p
Vive le Quebec (et le sirop d'erable)!:biggrin:

A good old South African braai....

Some beers, some steaks, and we'll see who remembers the rest in the morning....

Being quite a Dago myself, its Italian, because thats what my mu m cooks most of the tiem.

Otherwise its the good old Kiwi meal of roasted lamb and Ptoatores

My Vote is for American, Nothing Beats a Nice piece of Grilled Steak and BBQ chicken.
-Jimmy

Otherwise its the good old Kiwi meal of roasted lamb and Ptoatores

Sounds Irish to me.

I like all types of food :D Now i am hungery :(

Sounds Irish to me.
doesn't every piss-post sound Irish?

What? Lamb and potatoes sound like Irish food.

My Vote is for American, Nothing Beats a Nice piece of Grilled Steak and BBQ chicken.
-Jimmy
Once again, how the fuck are they 'American'?

Once again, how the fuck are they 'American'?

Probably because HE is American. When us Americans want a steak and BBQ chicken, we think of that as American food. We dont think "I want a good Australian steak" Or whatever country. Also when we cook that steak, we use USDA beef. Therefore, the steak we eat is American.

Why does it bother you anyway?

Dayna - Pavlova, vegemite, weetbix, meat pies, tim tams, sausage rolls




There are other forms of meat pies and sausage rolls that arent Australian. Chicken pot pie is American... There are Asian sausage rolls. If you are going to say steak isnt American, I'm going to say meat pies and sausage rolls arent Australian.

LOL @ Dayna :)

I would have to say that middle-eastern cuisine is my favorite, not only becaue it's my people food but it's real delecious. I have tons of friends that like middle-eastern cuisine, ranging from isirh, canadian, american, jamaican and so on. But since we have to stick with the poll then I vote Italian. Chicken Fettuccini is my fav dish

How 'bout so soul food yo!

MEXICAN IS REAL FOOD!!!!!!!!

No German food? Sausages, mashed potoatoes, a giant pretzel and 2 liters of beer. What's wrong with that?

I say BBQ being American because it seems to me that it's more apart of our culture than any other place I've ever heard of... I've never been to a place in the US where a BBQ story wasn't told. I apologize for it pissing you off but, like you said, cheeseburgers are an "American" food. Well if it doesn't have beef cooked into little burnt patties with some AMERICAN cheese on them it's not really an "American BBQ"... I also agree with what someone else stated... if you don't know what an American BBQ is... it's not your favorite food.

Personally I can't compare an American with another country's BBQ cuz... well I've never been to one. But there are plenty of good (I hope) people here that have and they can share their opinions on the difference.

So yes, I know other countries have BBQs... I just don't see it as a heritage thing like I do here... I'm sorry if I'm wrong, assume it to be my patriotism :lol:. Just the idea of BBQ is American to me, because I am an American. So please, no hard feelings on this miniscule topic...

:rolleyes: Ignorance is bliss.

I'd say BBQ is practically "American" Having travelled to several countries outside of the U.S. I can't say BBQ is very popular in the other countries I've been to.
I've never been to Australia, but I'm sure that OZ's panties are bunched up because saying that BBQ is "American" detracts from his favorite Australian sayin: "toss another shrimp on the barby" :)

I'd eat japanese food every day if it wasnt so damn expensive. My boyfriend and I cant get out of there for less than $30

yea japanese food is the chit. I love sushi, I'd eat it much more if it wasn't so goddamn expensive. Like 6 small sushi rolls is $4, I always get one or two as an appetite but to get full, would have to spend at least $30. But those choices are pretty bare, I'd have to choose thai food as my favorite also, thai food is really good and unique. Their spices and herb (basil and chili) combination creates a super good dish. Nothing beats pad thai or ki mow kai.

Got chicken on the grillers now, goin to go eat em now.

I'd say BBQ is practically "American" Having travelled to several countries outside of the U.S. I can't say BBQ is very popular in the other countries I've been to.
I've never been to Australia, but I'm sure that OZ's panties are bunched up because saying that BBQ is "American" detracts from his favorite Australian sayin: "toss another shrimp on the barby" :)

So YOU have never been to a country where BBQ is popular, so you think it must be an American thing?

To quote somebody else:

Ignorance is bliss.

BBQ is a frigging way of life in Australia and South Africa, dammit, we used to BBQ more times in a month in SA than the sum total number of BBQ's I've been to living in the USA for going in 4 years.

So YOU have never been to a country where BBQ is popular, so you think it must be an American thing?

To quote somebody else:



BBQ is a frigging way of life in Australia and South Africa, dammit, we used to BBQ more times in a month in SA than the sum total number of BBQ's I've been to living in the USA for going in 4 years.
Thank you very much.

But I won't continue with this argument. A BBQ is a uniquely American thing. Really.

Thank you very much.

But I won't continue with this argument. A BBQ is a uniquely American thing. Really.

Wait, let's elaborate Oz....a barbeque where the only thing cooked is hotdog sausages and hamburgers is a uniquely American thing.

In SA, we never had that, we always had meat and beer :icon16:

I kinda have to agree with Oz and Ray on the barbeque topic. Barbeques have become Americanized from the Australian and South African versions you speak of. My families barbeques consist of beer and steak. I live down the street from a New Zealander and damn the stuff he cooks on the grill is good.

Added Thai. Changed American to BBQ. :cheers:

Added Thai. Changed American to BBQ. :cheers:

wow im surprised you didnt change it to Australian

I kinda have to agree with Oz and Ray on the barbeque topic. Barbeques have become Americanized from the Australian and South African versions you speak of. My families barbeques consist of beer and steak. I live down the street from a New Zealander and damn the stuff he cooks on the grill is good.
This err.....Kiwi, he wouldn't happen to be on the dole would he?

:lol:


It's funny because I'm talking like an Australian about New Zealanders

American food doesn't really seem all too unique or cultured food. Just slap on a piece of meat on the grill, with bbq sauce. Thai food and italian, those are unique where you can identify the country where it's from. I agree with Oz. humans have been cooking meat over fires for a long time, since the invention of fire. To say BBQ is american food is stupid, it's just b/c Americans haven't really invented anything too unique yet. I'm bet there were BBQ's before there was an America. American food, there really isn't a unique spice or American flavor. With Indian it's curry and cumin, Thai it's basil and chili among others, Italian it's tomato sauce, but with BBQ all countries probably use it, not just Americans.

Hey burnM, I'm assuming you live in Quebec. Ever been to Schwartz's or Gibby's? I visited Quebec last year and those places were musts. Best food ever...I could live off Schwartz's smoked meat. I walked out of Gibby's with a 500$ bill, and I'd pay double it in a second.


Well actually, I live just west of the border of Quebec - about 15 minutes away in Ontario. My mother lives about 25 minutes away from me in Quebec. Every time I go to see her, I end up going out for food there. I've been known to drive an hour just to go to a place called Moe's in Pointe-Claire. It's the best place I know of for smoked meat. Cheap to buy, great taste, and HUGE portions :p

Are you talking about Quebec city? or Montreal?

I've had french canadian cuisine:sly:..the maple syrup, pancake and pea soup:p
Vive le Quebec (et le sirop d'erable)!:biggrin:

ROFL!! The step father's a big-time seperatist... Never thought I'd see that saying here :rofl: :lol:

wow im surprised you didnt change it to Australian
Why? It's not Australian. It's not American. Eedjit.

We've come to another situation where everyone believes they are correct and there is NO changing their minds... so why keep punching the point? It's not doing anyone any good.

Montreal, I try to go there every couple of years. Best food I can think of; a cherry cola, smoked meat on rye, and a bowl of pickles. I have to go clean up my saliva now.

BBQ is a frigging way of life in Australia and South Africa, dammit, we used to BBQ more times in a month in SA than the sum total number of BBQ's I've been to living in the USA for going in 4 years.

:grinno: That's only because they copied it from Americans. :p J/K And what's with everybody taking food so seriously? What are we, French? :smile: I think a few people need to take some chill pills. I think those are Canadian.