Not in my experience. North or south, it was usually on the table by request, and late in the meal, in contrast to Japan and South Korea, where it was always present.

That #1 is based strictly on scale/population.

See, I used to watch American Idol. Like every episode. I was a huge fan. And the main thing I noticed when I watched the show was the distinct lack of anything motorsports related at all, other than the Ford product placement.

...wait?! What?? You say there is a car in that photo?

. . . . . . . . try burning this one, MF'ers . . . . . . .

White rice isn't the main staple in China like it is in other Asian countries, BTW.

Tommy Ivo rules...

Food in the US is pure crap now. Stop blaming the victim - you lose all credibilty.

...because being able to finally afford it is what led to the current obesity epidemic in the US - sigh.

Don't assume the 'process' is the same there as it is here :) - but yeah...

Give it time.... KFC is a big favorite over there. At least they're not consuming the same corn sugars and dysfunctional wheat - yet.

Congrats CharleyV on COTD... and for your insight, a delightful fruit basket.

Gravity is far better...

It has to be 'Monte'!

Congratulations to ADabOfOppo & GrauGeist on scoring Jalop's COTD - your trophy(s) will be awarded as soon as the presenters determine why their wheels won't move...

Now if only we could get rid of printed text...

Good summary, Jason - I agree completely, thanks for writing this up.

Wasn't trying to be...you'd see that if you bothered to pay attention.

And you're still not getting it...any of it.