Being in Miami was a very different experience for my family and I. The trip was hectic and unfortunately we didn't get to try any different food! What a bummer, hey? But, what I did get to see was the change in price from here to there, and a few other food related details.
First, I was able to see how different things are down there. The food that they offer has more of a Cuban feel to it. I thought it was really cool, and I'm so pissed I didn't get to try any of it. I thought it'd be an interesting experience.
Also, there food is more seafood based than up here. Obviously because they have the resources, living next to the ocean and all! I saw signs offering shark fins and alligator. Something that we were never imagine seeing up here.
The variety of restaurants down there is almost overwhelming. You have your plain Jane McDonald's and Burger King. But then you also have places like Pollo Tropical, a Mexican chicken based fast food restaurant. It just shows how isolated we are up here.
Lastly, the food was so expensive it was mind blowing. My family, including my aunt, had a meal that served five people, 110 dollars! And that's not the worst, we reviewed different menus and there was a place offering a Kobe steak, imported from Australia, for 100 dollars alone! And the saddest thing was? People were actually buying this crap! I'm sorry, if I'm going to eat a $100 steak, it better be covered in gold.
I'm just glad to be home, with my cheap, lame food. And my Dad and I have been working on a recipe for this week, so I'll be back in the ball game!
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I went to Iowa for spring break to see some friends, and their food (and alcohol) was a lot more expensive than up here. I can only imagine how much it is in Miami! It's a shame you didn't get to try anything awesome, but maybe the trip gave you some new ideas.
I was in Aspen over spring break, and the food there, too, was insanely overpriced. We purposely packed homemade lunches all week, and it was heavenly. Who would have thought turkey/cheese/spinach sandwiches with salt and pepper chips, some Reeces and Starbusts, and oranges would have tasted like heaven, for 6 days straight? Also, non-blog-related, text me! Like, today if you see this. 231-350-8214 (I lost your number).
It is sad that we don't offer much variety up here. I'm a very picky eater, so I guess I don't mind. But I do understand. I actually ate alligator up here for the first time like a year ago... it was soo weird. It tastes like chicken but more chewy. However I could barley eat it because the whole time I just kept thinking OMG I'm eating alligator. Cool experience thogh
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