There are many posts about US and Canadian Costco – they are fairly representative of UK Costco, but there seem to be some differences. In the UK you can only join Costco if you work in a selected list of sectors including... (8 replies, last updated by nanette November 17, 2009)

I"ve seen some people criticize Brick Lane Curry (named after the London equivalent of NYC’s 6th street or Curry Hill) as being “too British” and not authentically Indian. I’ve never been to India, but I... (2 replies, last updated by KTinNYC May 5, 2009)

I can’t remember if I mentioned this, but Coke in the UK is apparantly made with sugar instead of HFCS. I never thought to check since all the furore over HFCS (14 replies, last updated by lulubelle March 11, 2009)

Anybody know where I can get rootbeer in the UK (hopefully at less than import prices)? I managed to pick up some carters, but it’s a little soft for my taste. The old McDonalds stuff was great. (16 replies, last updated by iheartcupcakes December 8, 2008)

After a conversation on another board, I’m intrigued as to how much people in the UK are tipping when they dine out. A lot of us on here are Ex-Pats with notions of American tipping practice, which is typically much more... (14 replies, last updated by Sinicle May 24, 2008)

I have a hard time believing there were no UK posts betweeen April 2006 and March 2005. Is this really true? (1 reply, last updated by The Chowhound Team June 26, 2006)

call up the good folks at natoora.co.uk and see if they’ll score some for you. (4 replies, last updated by Yankunian October 18, 2007)

Hey guys, I was in the Manchester (UK) recently and while I was there I visited a small town in Cheshire, which is just on the outskirts of the city. I went to a lovely little Italian Restaurant called Danilo’s. The food was... (5 replies, last updated by Lina January 30, 2008)

Where does one in in Southampton if one does not have a car and is staying by the Town Quay?? (0 replies, last updated by sandra August 4, 2003)

I will be in Portsmouth for two days and would really appreciate some advice on good eats. Thanks, Lee (0 replies, last updated by Lee Kaufman September 17, 2000)

What would a chowhound be in the UK? a Grubgatherer or a noshnose perhaps a scramseeker. I don’t know but I know that I am one after finding the Chowhound site and spending the entire day on it! Does anyone know of any UK... (2 replies, last updated by adrienne June 24, 2002)

I posted this in Not About Food, but thought I’d also try here in view of some of the responses. In brief, adult daughter spending year in Worcester (UK). Family planning to fly over to spend Christmas with her. Should we... (1 reply, last updated by Nick S August 13, 2003)

Arriving on a chill rainy morning by train in York, a walled Cathedral City three hours north of London by high speed train, we sought a pub lunch in a ‘traditional’ pub with fireplace. After two failed attempts, we... (0 replies, last updated by David November 24, 2004)

OK, call me a glutton for a punishment (or just call me a glutton), but I’ve gone to Tantric (in the Boston Theatre District) for lunch FOUR times, hoping each time the food would improve. You see, I love Indian food and... (1 reply, last updated by Maine Red August 2, 2005)

By far the best meal we have had here was at Hadrian, on the northern edge of Old Town, in some grand hotel (I need to take better notes). Elegant atmosphere, terrific service, and great food. I had the poached salmon with... (1 reply, last updated by TravisLeroy September 1, 2004)