I also ate a bunch of other foods from the restaurants people in the area really enjoyed like traditional Japanese ramen, swiss waffles, kebobs, and fresh pizza. Another fun thing I learned abroad is that the fast food places that we have in the U.S. are also in Europe, but these restaurants have different menus to match the tastes of the particular country's population. For instance, French, Italian, Swiss, and English McDonalds are all very different!
I was really surprised how popular foreign restaurants were. Yes, there is a French bakery on every corner, but places like Burger King, Five Guys and McDonalds are also really popular. There are also many Thai restaurants and places selling kabobs. I was very happy about the mix of eating options in Nice, as I love trying new food; but it was also nice that if I ever felt homesick, I could also just go to Starbucks and order a latte!
The idea of seasonal food is much more common in France than it is in the United States, meaning that most ingredients are locally sourced, and the place of origin is often written alongside the prices for fresh produce. Naturally, not all things grow year-round, so many places had dishes that were only available during certain times of the year depending on when their ingredients would be in or out of season. In the U.S. our food is produced differently, so you can find the same fruits and vegetables in the grocery store no matter what time of year it is. Which way of buying ingredients is better in your opinion?
