Who wants to make a bagillion dollars?

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Who wants to make a bagillion dollars?

Post by Donut » Thu May 26, 2005 10:33 pm

Ok seriously... I can't believe this...

I'm moving to England and opening a Mexican Restaurant. TK didn't know what a Burrito was. How many other of you Euro-types don't know what a friggin Chimichanga is? Taco? Enchilada?

Everyone else can take up the other countries... I'm pretty sure this is guaranteed millionaire status.

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Post by Xarfei » Thu May 26, 2005 10:36 pm

Well, I more or less know what a Burrito is, although I have only ever seen one on TV.
That was when I was watching "The Osbournes" on MTV, apperently Ozzy can't get enough of them.

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Re: Who wants to make a bagillion dollars?

Post by TK » Thu May 26, 2005 11:43 pm

Donut wrote:How many other of you Euro-types don't know what a friggin Chimichanga is?
Is it a city in Australia? :lol:

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Post by Allister Fiend » Fri May 27, 2005 12:50 am

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Post by korexus » Fri May 27, 2005 9:40 am

Chimichanga sounds like an Aztec god to me...

I know what a burrito is, I have even eaten them, however before you sell up and move I should warn you, I've seen the occasional mexican restaurant in the UK and they've failed to take over the market. Maybe the reason TK has never heard of a burrito is because people aren't that keen on Mexican food over here.

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Post by Protput » Fri May 27, 2005 10:57 am

Same here

Europe dislikes Mexicans I suppose :roll:

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Post by Saladin » Fri May 27, 2005 11:59 am

yeah Mexican food isn't very big here either, whilst most other foreign cuisines are.

But then again we could introduce Dutch/Belgian food to the US? :P

Some nice 'frieten met mayo' and some bitterballen would be nice. :D

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Post by Allister Fiend » Fri May 27, 2005 12:07 pm

Saladin wrote:But then again we could introduce Dutch/Belgian food to the US? :P

Some nice 'frieten met mayo' and some bitterballen would be nice. :D

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From what I gather it is something with mayo....and something that would make you cry(hot sauce?) :(
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Post by Duke » Fri May 27, 2005 12:18 pm

When I was 21 I wrote a letter to Tacobell in the US asking for permission to start up a Swedish branch of that franchise. They denied me due to that Scandinavia wasnt a "primary marketing objective". I actually think it would hit. At least here in Sweden.

Bitterballen is translated from Swedish sort of what it sounds like in english "Bitterballs". i.e. The nuts of a man that in some way has became bitter over some incident. Would be wierd to eat. And I didnt know they actually had feelings of their own.
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Post by Brykovian » Fri May 27, 2005 3:36 pm

Saladin wrote:But then again we could introduce Dutch/Belgian food to the US? :P
At least 1 company tried and failed ...
http://www.inc.com/magazine/19971001/1330.html

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Post by Undertaker » Fri May 27, 2005 7:08 pm

Saladin wrote:yeah Mexican food isn't very big here either, whilst most other foreign cuisines are.

But then again we could introduce Dutch/Belgian food to the US? :P

Some nice 'frieten met mayo' and some bitterballen would be nice. :D

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Post by Allister Fiend » Fri May 27, 2005 7:10 pm

Saladin wrote:But then again we could introduce Dutch/Belgian food to the US? :P

Wilf

I've tried your famous Belgian waffles and they ain't nothing special, seriously.

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Post by Protput » Sat May 28, 2005 1:29 pm

Belgian waffles aren't as good as Belgian fries

every Belgian is proud of the fries and the beer

Taker, which beers have you tasted?

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Post by Xechortariaste » Sat May 28, 2005 10:33 pm

Protput wrote:Same here

Europe dislikes Mexicans I suppose :roll:
Yeah, so does America... it's their food we can't get enough of.

And I don't care what you say, Taco Bell isn't Mexican any more than... well... yeah never mind. But try some El Rincon, ooh that is good stuff, everything on the menu.

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Post by Donut » Sun May 29, 2005 1:03 am

Agreed... Taco Bell blows...
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Post by Duke » Sun May 29, 2005 6:10 am

Taco Bell rules! As does KFC and Dairy Queen and House of Pancakes.

We dont have anything in this poor excuse of a western sociaty. :cry:
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Post by Undertaker » Sun May 29, 2005 1:30 pm

Protput wrote:Belgian waffles aren't as good as Belgian fries

every Belgian is proud of the fries and the beer

Taker, which beers have you tasted?

A few selections from Rochefort, Westmalle, Chimay, Boon, Hoegaarden, Witterkerke (sp?), Stille Nacht, Duvel, Lindemans to name a few. Plus Dragonmead Brewing Co (one of the only U.S. breweries to win medals at a Belgian Beer Cup), Redwood Lodge (Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Fest) and Jolly Pumpkin B.C. all made here in Michigan, theres a few others made here as well, and Unibroue from Canada is quite good.


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Post by TK » Sun May 29, 2005 1:36 pm

Dont forget Leffe. 8)

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Post by Protput » Sun May 29, 2005 1:51 pm

Undertaker wrote: A few selections from Rochefort, Westmalle, Chimay, Boon, Hoegaarden, Witterkerke (sp?), Stille Nacht, Duvel, Lindemans to name a few. Plus Dragonmead Brewing Co (one of the only U.S. breweries to win medals at a Belgian Beer Cup), Redwood Lodge (Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Fest) and Jolly Pumpkin B.C. all made here in Michigan, theres a few others made here as well, and Unibroue from Canada is quite good.


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Which did you like best?

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Post by Undertaker » Sun May 29, 2005 2:00 pm

Protput wrote: you guys just got an extra admirer! I can't believe you tasted it all! That's great!

Which did you like best?
I don't think I can answer that. For Belgians, I do tend to prefer Tripel's. My wife prefers Lambic, esp Framboise. Of all styles, I think I like Porter best.
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