As an Italian American, I get a little uncomfortable when I sense the strange “ethnic” pride in things Mafioso. Hey, I’m a big fan of Sopranos and Sinatra, but I can’t help but feel it strange to admire... (12 replies, last updated by annieb July 13, 2002)

Home Pride bread has just dropped off the face of the earth. Does anyone have any idea what happened? I raised my kids on this bread and just love it. If anyone knows what happend, Please tell me. (6 replies, last updated by MikeG November 26, 2007)

the packed density that makes it so...NY. If you can handle more food, get off at the stop closest to 8th Ave and 45th St (check a subway map) and have an incredibly inexpensive (AKA: Cheap) and outstandingly delicious meal at... (14 replies, last updated by rivergazer January 14, 2008)

without the pretension. There was an unusual fruit decoration in the loo which made me smile – about a dozen lemons in a tall glass container of water. The whole place is very clean. The menu is 'American' with some French... (6 replies, last updated by Shaebones August 2, 2002)

With this topic I would like to explore the common elements in the "Americanization" of foreign cuisines. Some of these cuisines are more familiar than others, such as American Italian, American Chinese, non-traditional sushi... (56 replies, last updated by c oliver November 27, 2009)

You must be thinking of some other place as O.P. is writing about All American in Massapequa. (23 replies, last updated by jmax July 22, 2008)

My memory must be failing.... I had Budvar when I was in Czechoslovakia and I swear I was told that AB stole their name. Must be a matter of pride. Thanks for setting me straight. I tried Bud. American Ale and my reaction was that... (29 replies, last updated by Bat Guano November 13, 2008)

I got one of those KC Originals Dining cards earlier this year and when the husband suggested we go out to dinner for my birthday 2 weeks ago, I picked the American off the list, not realizing how formal and expensive it was.... (8 replies, last updated by Aaron Deacon July 13, 2007)

presume it is not even close to being a dominating topic in Moscow. I wonder if this was because my GF and I are chowhounds or just because NYers or Americans in general are food lovers and exposed constantly to the subject.... (34 replies, last updated by Hazelhurst January 28, 2003)

://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_fried_Twinkie I’m not saying it’s a matter of national pride (or shame), but it appears that the deep fried Twinkie is as American as Apple Jacks. (174 replies, last updated by luxarles November 17, 2006)

Hey Steven, It sounds like you might be referring to American supermarket cheese. It’s terrible and seems closer to the food at McDonanald’s than anything else. Have you tried any cheeses made by small producers? Some... (156 replies, last updated by pikawicca March 16, 2008)

the lightest, wateriest single espresso I have ever had. These were USD 300 + meals, mind you, not some regular, every day brasseries. This got me to thinking about what I am used to as an American. When I was trained for my first... (78 replies, last updated by fara June 23, 2007)

Having perused beer advocate (more than once) and other beer periodicals, I’ve noticed that across the board “bigger” beers receive higher review scores. Moreover, it is my understanding that the Double IPA is an American... (86 replies, last updated by Josh February 25, 2007)

I’m always pleased to see Staten Island-related posts on this board, even if they refer to the inevitable Italian/pizza category. I went to a great place last night: American Grill (Grille?) on Forest Avenue. Not sure of... (1 reply, last updated by Jess Nepo July 19, 2001)

transportation system. UNION SQ. CAFE’S risotto was as perfect as you get in a catering setting and TRIBECA’S portions were so large, it was an entire meal for us. oh, and that fish taco in the square tortilla was... (3 replies, last updated by modernist October 1, 2007)