Issue 01 - BITE by Liv Fisher

Your Guide To Eating Out

Bar Soba See what we thought World Foods EXPLAINED!

6! of the best eateries in Leeds

bite DIY Cinnamon Bronzer! Find out how to make it

DESSERT The best dessert in Newcastle?

An Interview With

C I V O T O A SAMEL

What's Inside? Get to know six of the best

the hidden restaurant scene

restaurants and bars in Leeds. Find out what they have on offer, how pricey they are and where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re located.

dessert of the month

This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dessert is brought to

you by The Great British Cupcakery, located in Newcastle. Their mega shakes are definitely worth a try.

Find out some weird and interesting

get spicy

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things that spices can be used for. Cinnamon Bronzer? You Betcha!

Bar Soba is popular on an evening,

bar soba gets reviewed

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but what about during the day? Find out what BITE thought of their Thai inspired food.

An Albanian student, studying in

meet samela otovic

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Leeds, tells BITE about her favourite English dishes and what she misses about home.

The world has a whole host of

cultural eating

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different cuisines. Read about what to expect in The Philippines, Barcelona and Florida.

the hidden restaurant

scene

To say there are a variety of eateries in Leeds would be an understatement. Keep reading to learn about BITEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pick of places to eat in and around the city centre.

Revolución De Cuba This particularly lively Cuban themed

Patatas Bravas - fried potatoes with

rum bar and cantina sits pretty on its

a spicy tomato sauce topped with

corner location of Lower Briggate and

garlic aioli. If the evening is when you

Call Lane. With it’s hidden location,

come alive, why not dance the night

it may not be a place you would

away to live music. And don’t forget

coincidentally stumble across, but

to sample the ingenious cocktail

once you’ve found it – you’re bound

menu. It features all the classics –

to be returning again and again.

from mojitos to daiquiris, however

Visit during the day to

they don’t always come quite how

chestnut. With all of this on offer,

indulge in Cuban inspired tapas dishes

you might expect. Try the Toffee

it’d be a skill to leave Revolución de

such as Ibérico Ham Croquetas -

Apple Mojito for size, or if that’s

Cuba unsatisfied.

Spanish air-dried ham in béchamel

not your thing, how about testing

sauce served with garlic aioli; Gambas

the Damson in Distress Mojito – a

Pil Pil - succulent king prawns tossed

concoction of Havana Club Especial,

in butter, chilli, garlic and lime, or

mint, cranberry and lime mixed with

Visit Revolución De Cuba at 64-68

the most popular tapas dish around,

sweet damson plum jam and warming

Call Lane, LS1 6DT

Located within the depths of the

seeking out. The dimly lit interior

Spirits are stacked high on the back

popular student suburb of Hyde

makes for an ambiguous façade,

bar and whilst the cocktail list is

Park, East Village is a spot worth

although once inside, the pleasant

small, the bar tenders are happy to

staff and eclectic décor - consisting

create absolutely any drink for you

of flickering candles and vivid posters

out of the selection of spirits they

- instantly puts you at ease. Taking

have. One of their favourites being the

inspiration from Manhattan’s Lower

Extra Stiff Long Island Iced Tea – all

East Side, East Village has a selection

the regular ingredients but with the

of the less popular choice of drink.

Coca-Cola exchanged for Prosecco –

A small selection of draught lagers

cheers to that.

East Village

are available, being served up in ‘Schooner’s’ – or two-thirds of a pint to the rest of us – with many brands suggesting their lagers are served this

Visit East Village at 47-49 Brudenell

way for optimum taste and quality.

Grove, Hyde Park, LS6 1HR

Love Rouge Situated in the heart of Headingley,

makes this place stand out from the

Afternoon tea is also available. Finger

Love Rouge is an enchanting café

crowd. The inventive cake flavours,

sandwiches, scones and a selection of

owned

Beckett

such as Custard Cream, Lemon Curd

the imaginative cakes can be sampled

graduates. The Headingley branch is

and Mars Bar, are what make Love

at £20 per head, including a glass of

one of two Love Rouges (the other

Rouge so popular, especially with

fizz.

is in York), and there are plans in the

the students. Paired with a green

pipelines to widen the brand even

smoothie, mocha or a pot of tea,

on the way out. Love Rouge has a

further.

that’s a match made in heaven.

lovely selection of tea-room inspired

two

Leeds

Love Rouge is a place that

Love

Rouge

features

Don’t forget to grab a gift

presents that are bound to please

prioritises every last detail, with odd

extensive menu also, consisting of

teaspoons and cake forks, shabby

breakfast dishes like Eggs Florentine

chic furniture, delightful milk jugs

– served all day long - jam-packed

and sugar pots all working together

bagels,

to make this café a joy to be in.

with

There’s

Visit Love Rouge at 51 Otley Road

However, it’s not the crockery that

something to keep everyone happy.

Headingley, LS6 3AB

Also situated in Headingley, Whites

hosting events such as pub quizzes

ever changing delicious desserts are

Deli has a cosy café-bar restaurant

and live music.

presented along the bar too if you

setting. It is open all day and stays

Whites Deli takes pride in

fancy something sweet – with the

open late to serve the lively crowd

the inventive menu they have on

Red Velvet cake being a favourite with

Headingley often sees on a night,

offer. Featuring dishes such as the

the customers

Indian Spiced Lamb Burger and the

Mediterranean Flatbread, Whites Deli

also noticed the stack of board

will appeal to those with a more

games ready to be played. Cluedo -

exotic set of taste buds. Breakfasts

for those who take all day to drink

are served all day, which will

a cappuccino - Connect Four and

inevitably be a hit with the students,

Ker-Plunk are a selection of games

with dishes such as Smoked Haddock

you will see customers getting

Potato Cakes with Poached Eggs

competitive with. Loser buys dessert!

and Sourdough Toast with Lemon

Visit Whites Deli at 9 Otley Road,

Curd being available. An array of

Headingley, LS6 3AA

and different

waffles

piled

toppings.

any cafe lover.

high

Whites Deli

Whites’ regulars will have

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Eggs Florentine and a Pot of Tea at Love Rouge

Mars Bar Slice, A Red Velvet Cupcake and Tea for Two at Love Rouge

The Library Themed Restaurant inside The New Conservatory

IMAGE LS6 Cafe Supplying one of Leeds’ busiest

a good one, regularly filling the cafe

Yorkshire Muffin burgers served with

student districts with some of the

on a morning until mid afternoon.

Double Cooked Chips.

best meals in Leeds, LS6 is open all

day serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

varied as some of the places you

longest running jazz night, and so

From a Full English to Eggs Benedict

may find, but that doesn’t mean LS6

as well as the fantastic selection

to French Toast, the breakfast menu is

lacks in the taste department. Try

of coffees, teas, hot chocolates,

the house pasta, changing on a daily

smoothies and shakes - there’s

basis. Or how about the Meze Sharing

a pretty extensive selection of

Platter, consisting of Homemade

alcoholic beverages too. Join in every

Hummus, Tzatziki, Falafel, Marinated

Wednesday night from 8pm.

The dinner menu isn’t as

LS6 is also home to Leeds’

Olives and Grilled Halloumi Cheese. LS6 also has a specials board that changes weekly, with prices ranging

Visit LS6 at Headingley Lane,

from £4 to £11, alongside Toasted

Hyde Park, LS6 2AS

The New Conservatory Despite being located in the centre

a wide selection of lagers, ciders,

Mockingbird, a Grounds for Divorce

of the city, it wouldn’t be hard to

spirits and wine. In addition to this,

or an Olive or Twist? Or opt for a

pass by this place without noticing it

The New Conservatory is one of the

shot or two. The Peanut Butter &

was even there. With no windows at

few bars in Leeds to be so generous

Jelly, a mix of Chambord, Frangelico

street level, it’s easy to mistake this

with its ‘happy hour’. Selected lagers,

and Bailey, sounds extremely tasty.

restaurant for something else. But

ciders and spirits are two for £5,

descend the concrete staircase and

from 5pm ‘til 10pm. However, lets

available at the New Conservatory is

you are presented with a beautiful

not overshadow the cocktail list.

another reason it proves so popular

underground restaurant, containing an

The majority of bars in Leeds have a

with the public. A range of starters,

exquisite interior; bookcases, mirrors

stunning cocktail list, and The New

classic

and chiming clocks accompanied by

Conservatory’s selection does not

sumptuous desserts and a gluten-

marbled tables, twinkling lights and

disappoint. A lengthy list of playful

free menu means all stomachs will

classic chesterfield furniture.

names adorn the cocktail menu,

be satisfied after a visit here.

The restaurant centres itself

with prices ranging between £6.95

Visit The New Conservatory on

around the square bar which offers

and £7.95. Why not try a Tequila

Albion Place, City Centre, LS1 6JL

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mains,

substantial

sharing

platters,

Eggs Benedict with a Hash Brown Side at LS6 Cafe

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difficult one.

When our table was being

cleared, I was offered a takeaway cup for the remainder of my shake. I was

the great british cupcakery

very pleased it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go to waste, and I could spend a bit longer attempting to finish it off.

dessert of the month: 10

11 For this month’s DOTM, we visited

seating was also available at the large

But after seeing these mega-shakes

The Great British Cupcakery, located

windows on the front of the building.

be delivered to the other tables, my

in the Quayside area of Newcastle-

The menu was extensive to

mind was made up, and opting for

upon-Tyne. Visiting on a Saturday

say the least; the counter saturated

the Whey-Aye-T Chocolate - White

afternoon, it was inevitable that there

with so many different flavours of

Chocolate Ice Cream Shake - seemed

would be a wait to get seated. There

you-name-it,

to be the right choice.

was - although this was less than five

fruit loaves, muffins, tray bakes,

minutes, and the staff member who

slices, scones and much more.

with a sharp intake of breath came

greeted us at the door was more than

However, the milkshakes definitely

from each and every diner at the

helpful. The interior of the cafe was

stole the show. With several different

table. It was definitely three times the

beautiful, consisting of pastel shades

flavours on offer, including Chocolate

size of any milkshake I’ve ever seen; I

and chandeliers to complement

Honeycomb and Eton Mess (all loaded

wasn’t sure where to start. It came

the chunky wooden tables and

with toppings of course), it was a

topped with a raspberry Blondie (a

mismatched chairs. Breakfast-bar type

hard task choosing which to go for.

brownie made with white chocolate),

they-have-it!

Cakes,

When it arrived, a gasp, mixed

13 a white chocolate and raspberry

ever had. Although, half way down, I

cleared, I was offered a takeaway cup

shard and lashings of raspberry coulis

had to pause for a breather. It tasted

for the remainder of my shake. I was

and whipped cream. I made a start,

so good I didn’t want it to go to

very pleased it didn’t have to go to

wading my way through the toppings,

waste, but choosing between that

waste, and I could spend a bit longer

in an attempt to reveal the milkshake

and the sickly feeling I was starting

attempting to finish it off.

underneath. It was definitely one of

to get in my chest was a difficult one.

the more pleasant experiences I’ve

Whey-Aye-T Chocolate and Cream Milkshake The Great British Cupcakery, Quayside, Newcastle £5 DEFINITELY Between two, if not three Only managed to get half way down the glass - so very full I guess 8/10 9/10

When our table was being

get spicy 1

15 2

1. Ginger 2. Cayenne Pepper 3. Cumin 4. Coriander 5. Turmeric 6. Cinnamon 7. Acai 8. Chilli Flakes 9. Peri-Peri Salt

spices have secret skills you know

Turmeric The first thing people may

will enhance the flavours

advantage of the health

associate Turmeric with is its

of many dishes. It is most

benefits it offers, adding a

bright orange hue. It is the

commonly used in curries,

pinch into a smoothie is a great

reasoning

mustard’s

however there is no reason

way

bright yellow appearance, and

why adding a pinch or two

digest

also where Curry Powder gets

to other dishes wont work.

goodness.

its identifiable taste. It has also

Adding Turmeric to scrambled

The strong

recently been revealed that

egg or frittatas is a great place

flavours of

Turmeric is believed to prevent

to start if you’re new to this

a smoothie

diseases and have many anti-

particular

do a good

inflammatory

properties,

flavour is a great addition

job

healing conditions such as

to roasted vegetables and

masking the

jaundice and toothache. In

sautéed greens. If the taste

pungent

addition to this, Turmeric has a

of Turmeric isn’t for you, but

flavouring.

warm, peppery flavour, which

you would still like to take

behind

spice.

Its

warm

to the

Available at Asda 74p per 35g

Cinnamon Often used to dust the top of

Surprisingly though, Cinnamon

a DIY bronzer. And even better

hot drinks at Christmas time,

is great for much more than

- the ratios can be altered to

Cinnamon is a

just its taste, and can be

make sure the shade is right for

warming spice

beneficial in many other ways.

you.

that

tingles

Combining water with

Cinnamon has it’s fair share of

the

taste

cinnamon essential oil creates

comforting properties too -

buds, and is

a room spray that is effective

from settling upset stomachs

found in many

in eliminating any unpleasant

to lowering cholesterol, it

delicious

odours. Believe it or not, adding

seems a sensible idea to always

desserts

cinnamon to a mixture of

have your cupboards stocked

popular

cocoa powder, corn-starch and

with this clever spice.

Danish Pastry.

unscented lotion will produce

the

Available at Morissons 67p per 40g

bar soba gets reviewed

As I walk along Merrion Street at

lunch menu. Having seen this offer

furniture, complements this place

Midday on a Tuesday afternoon, the

advertised on several occasions, I was

nicely. Accompanied with neon tube

atmosphere couldn’t be more of a

keen to try it out for myself.

lighting and wall murals, I definitely

contrast to what I have experienced

like the inside more than the outside.

on this very same street on an

the tired-looking exterior doesn’t

evening. The chained up tables and

suggest to me that I will enjoy my

be surprised to learn that Bar Soba’s

chairs and ready-to-be-emptied bins

visit a great deal. However, as I enter

menu is filled exclusively with, as

suggest last night’s revellers had an

the restaurant, my opinion changes.

they describe it, Pan-Asian Street

enjoyable time. However, my trip

The current industrial-style décor;

Food. The menu offers dishes such

to Merrion Street on this occasion

with features such as exposed

as the popular Japanese Katsu Curry,

is to sample Bar Soba’s express

low hanging light bulbs and metal

Pad Thai Noodles and Vegetable

On arriving at Bar Soba,

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At a first glance, you may

Spring Rolls, as well as some notso-commonly known dishes, like the Massaman Beef Curry – beef steak stewed in coconut cream, peanuts and cinnamon – and the Thai Fish ‘n’ Chips – Bar Soba’s own take on the traditional dish, consisting of a prawn filled Seabass fillet, cut into strips and deep fried.

The express lunch menu

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will get you a starter and a main course for £8.95; a price I would deem very reasonable for somewhere in the centre of Leeds with such an interesting menu. I opted for the Vegetable Gyoza to start, and the Thai Green Curry for main. My lunch partner chose the Crispy Chicken Sate Dumplings and the Katsu Curry to follow. The starters arrived very quickly, and

Curry was nearly bursting out of

thoroughly enjoyed, with the plate

whilst being a bit smaller than I

the generously sized bowl, and the

close to being licked clean.

would have liked, they were both

Katsu Curry saw the crispy chicken

presented beautifully. My Gyozas

served independently from the

say about the food at Bar Soba, and

were served inside an authentic

sauce, so that you are able to add

I cannot wait to return and sample

bamboo steamer with a quaint

the sauce as, and how you please.

the evening menu. Black Cards

sesame seed topped salad and a

The tofu, courgette and broccoli in

were also offered to us both free

hoi-sin type sauce bursting with

the Thai Green Curry was perfectly

of charge, entitling diners to 40%

flavour. A tangy peanut sauce,

cooked; still crunchy but not too

off the main menu when a table

cashew nuts and again, a sesame

hard, the rice was lovely and fluffy

is reserved online. Even more of a

seed topped salad accompanied

and the sauce was beautiful. But

reason to return!

the Sate Dumplings. Both dishes

as I reached the halfway point, I

were fully enjoyed and the only

regretted complaining the starter

complaint I would have is that I

was too small. I knew this dish

wanted more!

was going to defeat me, and whilst

The mains arrived and again,

it was one of the tastiest dishes

we were very pleased with the way

I’ve had in a while, I couldn’t finish

Bar Soba is located at:

both dishes looked. My Thai Green

it all. The Katsu Curry was also

9a Merrion Street,

I only have good things to

Getting to know:

Samela otovic

Picturesque Views of Albania

Samela Otovic is a twenty-two year

Q: What do you miss most about

I’ve never had one like it anywhere

old student, studying Fine Art at

living in Albania?

else in the world! Not even India...

Leeds Beckett University. She was

A: So many things. It has the type of

Well, obviously they give you the

born in Shkoder, Northwest Albania,

weather that instantly puts you in a

real deal there. I’m not a big fan of

and moved to England aged eleven.

good mood, and everywhere you look

Fish and Chips or Sunday Dinners -

Here, Samela catches us up on what

it just honestly looks like a postcard

they’ve never appealed to me. But

she loves about her home country,

or something, it’s so pretty. I think

I love all the bakeries here. A good

what the food is like, and how life in

it’s the mountains that do it. I miss

sausage roll is never far away is it! Oh

England is treating her.

all of my family a lot too. Family life

and steak! I love steak too - only if

in Albania is all about just walking

it’s well done though.

Q: What’s your favourite Albanian

into each other’s houses and making

Dish?

yourself at home, it’s really nice.

A: Definitely Burek. We always have it

Q: What was it like growing up in Albania?

at big family parties as it can be made

Q: What’s your favourite food to eat

A: It was really fun actually! [It was]

in a large dish that everyone can just

here?

A really nice place to grow up. Me

have a slice of. It’s basically a savoury

A: It’s not very typical-English, but

and my brothers used to tag along

pastry dish but it can be filled with

honestly, my favourite thing about

with our Dad when he went hunting

different things like egg or meats.

English food is the chicken tikka

and play around with the chickens.

Or cheese and spinach! That one’s

curries [laughs]. You know the type

Thinking back now, there were always

definitely my favourite.

you get in a pub-restaurant place?

animals around but they pretty much

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Albania has the type of weather that instantly puts you in a good moodâ&#x20AC;?

Colourful Streets of Shkoder

always ended up being food - as bad as that sounds. But that’s the thing

Q: Do you prefer life here, or back

about Albania; everyone lives on such

in Albania?

fresh produce. There were always

A: That’s a hard one. I love both

fruit stalls everywhere and the fruit

countries

was so cheap and tastes so nice.

reasons. I miss my family a lot but

I think it might be because there’s

if I had to pick a country to live in

no chemicals added to anything

it would be England. Life in Albania

like there is here. I also remember

is very different and there are a lot

tasting Nutella for the first time, it

more opportunities for me here, I

was amazing. My dad brought it back

want to continue with my art and

from another country and we’d never

become successful, so to do that,

heard of it before. After the first try

England is the place for me.

we wanted Dad to go away more so he could keep getting it for us!

equally

for

different

PULL “If I had to pick a country QUOTE to live in, it would definitely be England”

CULTURAL EATING Exploring new cultures and cuisines is one of the most beautiful things about the world we live in. Visiting new places and trying new things? Count me in...

Sampling a Filipino Buffet

The locals of Barcelona take

aubergines and artichokes. Dishes

large number of restaurants and

a lot of pride in their city being

that would be almost impossible

food stalls – however the food

the capital of Catalonia, a

to miss include; Suquet de Peix,

available here is often engineered

region independent to Spain. The

a fish based stew made using

directly towards tourists. Try

community’s individual language

potatoes, garlic and tomato - with

exploring the back streets of

accompanies a cuisine that differs

the fish used in this dish changing

Barri Gòtic – The Gothic Quarter –

in many ways from the typical

depending on the daily catch - Pan

to find authentic Catalan cuisine.

Spanish fare.

Con Tomate, translating directly

typically

to Bread with Tomato, and Crema

Spanish cuisine, with Catalonia

eaten in Barcelona are influenced

Catalana, a dessert similar to the

having their own spin on things.

greatly by its proximity to the

French Crème Brulee.

Share with friends over a decanter

Mediterranean coast and the

Any Catalan will tell

of Sangria and fresh fruit, and

wide array of ingredients on

you that the best way to sample

you’re about to embark on a real

offer there. Seafood features

genuine Catalonian cuisine is

Catalan-inspired night. Ibérico

extensively on a stereotypical

to head away from the tourist

ham and Patatas Bravas are a

Catalonian menu, as well as

spots. La Rambla, the busiest

good place to start if you’re a

vegetables

street in Barcelona, is home to a

Tapas first-timer.

The

dishes

red

peppers,

Olives for Sale at the Boqueria, Barcelona

Tapas are a staple within

B A R C E L O N A

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Seafood Paella, Barcelona

Tapas in the Gothic Distric, Barcelona

P H I L I P P I N E S

The Philippines is a group of over

they’re being served up.

the shells either when you’re

7000 islands located in Southeast

One of the most symbolic

done doing this. Balancing metal

Asia. This area of the world may

and picturesque elements of The

grating on top of two upturned

be said to have some of the most

Philippines, and indeed, the rest of

shell-halves will create a rustic

diverse cuisines out there, but

South East Asia, are the treasured

barbecue. Set the shells alight and

if you love your British comfort

palm trees. They seem to cover

lay freshly caught fish onto the

food, the Philippines may seem

any land they can find, and at the

flames. The saltiness of the sea

very adventurous compared to

top of these majestic trees, you

permeates into the fish, seasoning

what your palette is familiar with.

will often see dozens of coconuts

them in the most natural way.

Not a chip in sight!

clinging on. Different to the brown

Coconut leaves have their uses

But don’t let this put

appearance of a coconut that we

too. Being the perfect shape to

you off - there is no denying

are used to, these coconuts are

be woven, a basket-weave pattern

that typical Filipino dishes are

fresh and therefore have a softer,

is created and moulded into a

adventurous

absolutely

vivid green skin. Slicing the top off

diamond shape, filled with raw

packed full of flavour. There’s

with a knife will release the fresh

rice and hung above steaming

a distinct lack in the amount of

coconut water; use a straw to

water. This cooks and fluffs

processed food on offer, with

sip it straight from the shell, and

the rice to a perfectly sticky

the majority of ingredients being

finish it off by eating the meat,

consistency, whilst flavouring it

fresh, and often they are picked

using a shard of shell to scoop it

simultaneously. Tear open the top

or collected the very same day

out. There’s no need to disregard

of the parcel and bite away.

and

Fresh Coconut Water, The Philippines

Enjoy these and many

more of The Philippines’ signature dishes whilst exploring the natural environment. You will find masses of lush green scenery, waterfalls, mountains and farms accompanied by

Tuk-Tuks,

motorbikes

and

brightly coloured Jeepneys – a minibus type vehicle with an open rear, used to transport big families. The Philippines will make you feel like you couldn’t be further from the hustle and bustle, allowing you to discover such a beautiful part of the world.

Gazing Upwards from the beach, The Philippines

Filipino Hanging Rice

Dalaguete Beach, Cebu

The Chocolate Hills, Bohol

Bon, Ethan and Keyah Waving Goodbye

Traditional Key Lime Pie, Key West

The most southerly state in North America, Florida is home to tourist hotspots such as Orlando, Miami and the Florida Keys. These destinations offer a varied range of typical food. From Sloppy Joe and Fried Chicken, to Key Lime Pie (pictured: left) and Peach Cobbler, the American cuisine aims to please all appetites.

The first thing that

should be mentioned about American food is the sheer size of the portions. These are substantially bigger than what

Lobster salads or sandwiches American Buffet breakfasts are are usually a hit. But for most somewhat of an experience of us, the most important part too. After losing weight walking of American Cuisine has to along the lengths and lengths be the sweet stuff. American of choice that you have, you’ll candy is deemed to be some of definitely be putting it all back the best in the world, and the on indulging in the selection. desserts don’t disappoint either. From your standard bacon and Cakes with numerous layers, eggs, to donuts and cake - it’d be or cinnamon buns covered in safe to say Americans definitely icing are usually a good choice. love a variety.

us Brits are used to. That goes for the drinks as well - a regular sized drink will often be served up in something resembling a vase, and they’re usually refillable too! The language can get pretty confusing too. Chips are crisps, fries are chips and biscuits are scones. Got it?

Food

establishments

located in Miami and the Florida Keys tend to feature a large amount of seafood on their menus. Prawns, Cray Fish and

Crayfish and Prawns, Key West

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