Vienna vs. the back alleys of DC

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
   

Originally posted by sonickteam4:
   i have fun in philly, in fact thats my favourite town in this country.  

that explains alot [/b]

yeah? like what?  please elaborate.
 
 
 (and Boston may actually be my favourite, Philly is my most visited favourite)

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

So is she right, am I in for a boring time due to too many white people when I go to Vancouver in September?
 
 
 

Originally posted by sonickteam4:
   

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
  So are the parts of Toronto which are not New Dehli (quite a few parts based on my visit last August) thus the boring parts of Toronto?
 

Toronto has plenty of diversity, just because there isnt a representative from every country on earth on every block (like in DC) doesnt mean its not diversified. but its not like Lincoln Nebraska or anything! in fact, in my high school, there was no race/ethnicity that had 50% of the population or more.  i imagine a lot of people on here couldnt say that.
 
 
 and Rhett said "Canada" not Toronto, the rest of Canada is FAR less diverse than DC or even NOVA.
 
   but thats cause we dont give every 2-bit terrorist on earth a visa and the keys to a 7-11... [/b]

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
  So is she right, am I in for a boring time due to too many white people when I go to Vancouver in September?
 

haha. no. i doubt it, though I have never been to Vancouver.

[ggw]

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
 i have fun everywhere i go. execpt philly.

Probably because of all the micks and wops there.

[ggw]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
  So is she right, am I in for a boring time due to too many white people when I go to Vancouver in September?

Heavens no.  
 
 Vancouver is 37% non-white and 50% non-Christian.
 
 You'll have so much fun you may not want to return!

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
  you may not want to return!

stop teasing us, ggw.

[markie]

Originally posted by sonickteam4:
   

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
  you may not want to return!

stop teasing us, ggw. [/b]

Do they not have the internet in Vancouver?

[slappy]

Originally posted by BadSushi:
 [/qb]

No ethnic influences or neighborhoods (NO Anita's DOES NOT COUNT)
 
 Bite me, Vienna. You're white bread America without ANY color or flavor.  Let's get to the truth! [/QB][/QUOTE]
 
 Truth according to the 2000 Census.
 80% white
 10% asian
 7% hispanic
 3% black
 
 About as white bread as the rest of the country.
 
 Washington Post Restaurant Guide for Vienna...
 
 Al Nakheel Kebab & Cafe
 Amma Vegetarian Kitchen
 Amphora Restaurant
 Bistro 123
 Bombay Tandoor
 Natta Thai
 Nizam's
 Panjshir Restaurant
 Sunflower Vegetarian Cafe
 Sweet Ginger
 Tara Thai
 
 No flavor???

[godsshoeshine]

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
   

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
 i have fun everywhere i go. execpt philly.

Probably because of all the micks and wops there. [/b]

totally!
 
 except i'm half irish and half italian
 
 half kidding about the philly thing. i had a couple of bad experiences there, and it kinda smells, but i'm sure its a fun town. there's the whole western vs. eastern pa thing, so i try to get one over on philly every chance i can

[Bartelby]

Are you freekin' nuts:  You think this is the balance for the US?
 
 "Truth according to the 2000 Census.
 80% white
 10% asian
 7% hispanic
 3% black"
 
 I rest my case.  And, if you think half those restaurants you listed serve authentic cuisines, you need to get a passport and travel more.

[markie]

http://www.cdc.gov/omh/Populations/populations.html
 
 "The United States has become increasingly diverse in the last century.  According to the 2000 U.S. Census, approximately 30 percent of the population currently belongs to a racial or ethnic minority group"
 
 So 20% isn't that far off....

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

So where in the Greater DC area can I go to get "authentic" food? Very little of the ethnic foods in America are authentic. They are designed to appeal to the American palate.
 
 
 

Originally posted by BadSushi:
  Are you freekin' nuts:  You think this is the balance for the US?
 
 "Truth according to the 2000 Census.
 80% white
 10% asian
 7% hispanic
 3% black"
 
 I rest my case.  And, if you think half those restaurants you listed serve authentic cuisines, you need to get a passport and travel more.

[Bartelby]

Five miles away, a different story:
 
 RACIAL/ETHNIC COMPOSITION
 
 Arlington County takes pride in, and gains vitality from, the diversity of its population. According to the 2005 population estimates, 57.3 percent of Arlington residents are white, 20.8 percent are Hispanic, 9.1 percent are black or African-American, 9.6 percent are Asian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.2 percent are American Indian, and 3.0 percent identified as another race or two or more races."

[godsshoeshine]

not that chili dogs are 'ethnic' but vienna inn has the best cheap food that will kill you

[Bartelby]

"So where in the Greater DC area can I go to get "authentic" food? Very little of the ethnic foods in America are authentic. They are designed to appeal to the American palate."
 
 In neighborhoods - often referred to as ethnic neighborhoods - where the demand for authenticity is high.  Not where they cater to an 80% white American demographic.  A tiny taste of Anita's salsa will confirm this.  Of course, you may pay extra for dog, cat, frog, weird fungi or sea slugs..cause you look like you have an American Express ebony card....hahahaha.