British Fast Food Chains?

"Jim Ley" wrote in message
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On 18 Jun 2005 06:36:02 -0700, wrote:

BTW, whatever happened to Wimpy's? Didn't see any in London in 2001
(but admittedly, wasn't looking very hard...)

The company that owned them bought Burger King, and converted the vast
majority to BK's, then the remaining ones were sold off, and there are
maybe 20 or so still around.

If you really, really want a Wimpy burger, there's one in Uxbridge. Go to
the end of the Piccadilly or Metropolitan lines, walk out of the tube
station by the exit directly in front (not the one to your right), turn left
and walk up the High Street past the Sony and Jessop shops. Right at the end
of the High Street, just before the traffic island, you'll find a Wimpy on
your left.

Come to think of it, if you're that desperate, carry on out of town to
Brunel University, ask for me in the Business School, and I'll treat you to
a coffee to take away the taste!

Alan Harrison

On 17 Jun 2005 23:10:44 -0700, wrote:

British fast food can be found in the local shop (pre-packaged
sandwiches) and at the local pub. Fast food outlets tend to foreign
owned or based in the UK by immigrants who haven't caught on yet.
Whatever you do, avoid the mutton. I can still taste it 5 years later.

Where the hell did you find mutton?

"Ken" wrote in message
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Where the hell did you find mutton?

gorgecostanza What exactly *is* mutton? /georgecostanza

I'm not aware of having seen any, in all my 55 years in London!

Ian

"Martin" wrote in message
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mutton dressed as lamb?

Now I'm feeling sheepish...

Ian

"John" a écrit dans le message de
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What are the most common fast food chains around London?
Anything with more locations than McDonalds and KFC and UK based?

Maybe not too fast, but Sausage & Mash is a small chain of restaurants in
London specialising in what you would expect from its name. From on-line
reviews, the satisfaction of users seems to vary widely from one branch to
another.
The obvious URL has been occupied, but is not currently accessible.

Regards,

- Alan (in Brussels)

"Ian F." wrote:
"Ken" wrote in message
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Where the hell did you find mutton?
gorgecostanza What exactly *is* mutton? /georgecostanza
I'm not aware of having seen any, in all my 55 years in London!
Ian

mutton: the flesh of a mature sheep used as food

It was a mutton burger. It was right after the BSE scare so perhaps it
wasn't a regular item. Anyway, it was in fast food type place (sit
down) and significantly cheaper than a beef hamburger.

Until I read your post I honestly though it was a British food staple.

Sam

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Until I read your post I honestly though it was a British food staple.

After I saw that Seinfeld episode, I thought it was a US food staple! :-)

Ian

Following up to Ian F.

Where the hell did you find mutton?

He didn't.

gorgecostanza What exactly *is* mutton? /georgecostanza

adult lamb

I'm not aware of having seen any, in all my 55 years in London!

Its hard to find. Borough market has it from free range Lake
District Hewrdwicks, very superior taste.,
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Following up to

Until I read your post I honestly though it was a British food staple.

perhaps you should post only about what you know? You make a
damming post about British food then have to withdraw when it
becomes obvious you know nothing about it.
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