Family visiting from London - what food is better here?

[Anonymous]

We have family coming to visit us in DC from London, but we have not been there. What cuisines are better here than there? I’m thinking Mexican/Tex-Mex (I know it’s not amazing here compared to the rest of the country, but better than there?)

And East Asian? I’m going to avoid taking them out for Indian, as I know that is definitely better there.

Anything else?

I’m putting this in the Travel section rather than food, as it’s directed to people who have been to London.

[Anonymous]

Cheesesteaks (if you know a good place) and bagels definitely better here. Strip bacon (versus back bacon, which is more common in London) is better here. The Tex-mex idea is a good one too.

[Anonymous]

Bagels for sure. Cupcakes (Lola’s are the closest American cupcake they may have had IMHO).

[Anonymous]

Ethiopian and Vietnamese.

[Anonymous]

BBQ

[Anonymous]

mexican

[Anonymous]

I would also focus on chefs more than cuisine. It might be nice to go to one of Jose Andres' restaurants, for example.

[Anonymous]

Sushi, Tex mex, authentic Mexican, bagels, brunch. When my relatives visit, they love what they think of as classic American food - just burgers, steak, etc. They love going to a nice steakhouse where you can get all the sides. They also love brunch. They also like going to kind of an upscale diner

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ethiopian and Vietnamese.

Go to the Eden Center

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have family coming to visit us in DC from London, but we have not been there. What cuisines are better here than there? I’m thinking Mexican/Tex-Mex (I know it’s not amazing here compared to the rest of the country, but better than there?)

And East Asian? I’m going to avoid taking them out for Indian, as I know that is definitely better there.

Anything else?

I’m putting this in the Travel section rather than food, as it’s directed to people who have been to London.

Barbecue for sure. I think Mexican food, yes. A pancake house or good diner.

And Applebees. Be sure to take them to Applebees. (I AM JOKING).

[Anonymous]

Most food. London isn't exactly known for their fine cuisine, with the exception of international foods. And of course their chocolate is better.

Some brits think american desserts are too sweet but a lot of european folks LOVE American desserts. So make sure they have a chance to have cheesecake, pie, chocolate chip cookies, donuts, cupcakes, if you like that stuff.

I would also consider pervuian. I love El Fuego Peruvian Kitchen in Arlington but there are other great places here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have family coming to visit us in DC from London, but we have not been there. What cuisines are better here than there? I’m thinking Mexican/Tex-Mex (I know it’s not amazing here compared to the rest of the country, but better than there?)

And East Asian? I’m going to avoid taking them out for Indian, as I know that is definitely better there.

Anything else?

I’m putting this in the Travel section rather than food, as it’s directed to people who have been to London.

Barbecue for sure. I think Mexican food, yes. A pancake house or good diner.

And Applebees. Be sure to take them to Applebees. (I AM JOKING).

No worries, they have Applebees in London, OP can cross this off her list.

[Anonymous]

Southern food! Ruthie's all day is really just southern-inspired but if you get chicken biscuit or biscuits and gravy you're at least trying something uniquely southern-american. I've seen brits rave about biscuits and gravy. They have great grits too, if you're feeling adventurous, but I know that a lot of people who weren't raised in the South don't care for them. You can also try to find jambalaya, and maybe those fried dough things from new orleans with powdered sugar that I can't bother to figure out how to spell.

Another idea is taking them to the museum of the american indian and going to the cafeteria there. If you want to give them a taste of America it might be good to include native american food. And I have had some great meals there and it's so educational to see seasonal foods from different tribes and geographic locations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Southern food! Ruthie's all day is really just southern-inspired but if you get chicken biscuit or biscuits and gravy you're at least trying something uniquely southern-american. I've seen brits rave about biscuits and gravy. They have great grits too, if you're feeling adventurous, but I know that a lot of people who weren't raised in the South don't care for them. You can also try to find jambalaya, and maybe those fried dough things from new orleans with powdered sugar that I can't bother to figure out how to spell.

Another idea is taking them to the museum of the american indian and going to the cafeteria there. If you want to give them a taste of America it might be good to include native american food. And I have had some great meals there and it's so educational to see seasonal foods from different tribes and geographic locations.

American Indian museum seems to have fallen off but this is a good idea for the NMAAHC.

Take them to China Chilcano and tell them at one point it was going to be wagamama’s

[Anonymous]

Everything here should be better. British food is known for being bland.