Reply #80: The last word

[ovidsen]

at least from me. Hey, Im a newbie. Food in Britain has improved vastly since my first visit in 1969, when it was horrible. Almost everything WAS boiled. My breakfast bacon had gristle in it for god's sake. Eggs and dairy products were good, though, and the fish and chips were great. Chosen wisely, pub food was okay, but pubs then were only open early afternoons and evenings (closing bell 10pm). But that was it. Just about everything else was inedible.

I've visited many times since then and what a difference!! The changes took place gradually, but food today in Britain bears no resemblance to what I had 36 years ago. London ranks as a top foodie paradise. Up there with Paris (also visited lots) and NYC (lived there). Bottom line? I would visit The Fat Duck in a heartbeat, and will, next time.

But for consistently good food no matter where you go, my choice is Italy. In all my visits there, I have never had a bad meal. Some better than others, but never EVER a bad one. Except for the time I went to McDonalds.