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Thank you for the rep ObserverNY and for the attempt exupstateny..Always appreciated!
Seriously, When you really break it down, how ridiculous does it sound to not want to better the life of yourself and your family - because there's no NY pizza or bagels? Is that really that vital of a part of people's lives? I feel sorry for their way of thinking if that's indeed the case...
LOL! Sadly, pizza and bagels are staples of a NYer's diet. Yes, thin crust, just right tomato sauce and lots of cheese, blot the grease with a napkin and ................heaven. Of course, some prefer Sicilian which is the thick crust. And NY bagels are just a little crisper on the outside and less doughy on the inside than bagels found in other states. It's not a way of "thinking", it's what we grew up eating and enjoying. So I guess transplants might feel the same way a Southerner might feel in NY if they couldn't get a decent bowl of cheese grits or sweet tea.
So I guess transplants might feel the same way a Southerner might feel in NY if they couldn't get a decent bowl of cheese grits or sweet tea.
Exactly! People value food from where they come from -- it might NOT be their top priority and should not be, but they still value it. My wife was born and raised in Louisiana and I'm a CT boy and we are living in CT (we'll be moving to SC in about a year), she is always complaining about not having the food she grew up and loves -- no Pimento Cheese, Sweet Tea is not good enough, etc...
Food triggers fond memories of where we all come from... a good meal is something that I love to share with people. Breaking bread together is a great way to get to know your neighbor.
I'm so happy to have found this page where there are people speaking about SC and the kindness and manners of the south. My family and I are looking to move to the Greenville or Summerville areas of SC. My son is 7 and I want to raise him around conservative, family values that I had but unfortunately were lost up here in the north. Do any of you have input on the areas I mentioned and schools? I agree that northerner a have drop their obnoxiousness when going to the south.. I appreciate any input you have, thank you again!
LOL! Sadly, pizza and bagels are staples of a NYer's diet. Yes, thin crust, just right tomato sauce and lots of cheese, blot the grease with a napkin and ................heaven. Of course, some prefer Sicilian which is the thick crust. And NY bagels are just a little crisper on the outside and less doughy on the inside than bagels found in other states. It's not a way of "thinking", it's what we grew up eating and enjoying. So I guess transplants might feel the same way a Southerner might feel in NY if they couldn't get a decent bowl of cheese grits or sweet tea.
I guess so. I mean, me being of Italian decent and growing up in NY - I can understand the want for a good pizza. But c'mon... There's soo much good food in Charleston alone. That should be one of the least complaints to come from there. I can't imagine wasting my time worrying about missing a food with all the goodness in front of my eyes.
Plus, I don't know about them, but I'd much prefer to eat some shrimp 'n grits while overlooking the harbor than eating a slice of pizza while staring at some random guy peeing next to my car (NYC anyone?).
Exactly! People value food from where they come from -- it might NOT be their top priority and should not be, but they still value it. My wife was born and raised in Louisiana and I'm a CT boy and we are living in CT (we'll be moving to SC in about a year), she is always complaining about not having the food she grew up and loves -- no Pimento Cheese, Sweet Tea is not good enough, etc...
Food triggers fond memories of where we all come from... a good meal is something that I love to share with people. Breaking bread together is a great way to get to know your neighbor.
Yes, I understand your point... I guess I was just referring to people who put an over-emphasis on food or lack of "good pizza" etc... I personally don't get it. Maybe that will change when I'm officially down there for good
I guess so. I mean, me being of Italian decent and growing up in NY - I can understand the want for a good pizza. But c'mon... There's soo much good food in Charleston alone. That should be one of the least complaints to come from there. I can't imagine wasting my time worrying about missing a food with all the goodness in front of my eyes.
Plus, I don't know about them, but I'd much prefer to eat some shrimp 'n grits while overlooking the harbor than eating a slice of pizza while staring at some random guy peeing next to my car (NYC anyone?).
Ewwww! I live on the LI gold coast, no one pees by their cars ..... if they do, they get arrested. But I'm guessing a pie is a lot cheaper in SC than NY too, last time I ordered a whole pie I think it was $14 or $15.
When we were down checking out SC real estate, one thing I did do was taste the tap water in deifferent areas. I have to say, I thought the Summerville tap water was quite good, I didn't detect any sulfur like you get in Florida water.
Ewwww! I live on the LI gold coast, no one pees by their cars ..... if they do, they get arrested. But I'm guessing a pie is a lot cheaper in SC than NY too, last time I ordered a whole pie I think it was $14 or $15.
When we were down checking out SC real estate, one thing I did do was taste the tap water in deifferent areas. I have to say, I thought the Summerville tap water was quite good, I didn't detect any sulfur like you get in Florida water.
Thankfully, that tends to primarily be an experience you can only get in the city. The guy at least looked at me and apologized... So, that made everything hunky-dorey ... I too live on Long Island, and haven't been graced with that experience here - yet.
Dough (wheat?) prices have gone through the roof. I'm pretty sure that's the reason pizza shop owners are giving for their price increases. $15 is a bargain! I miss 15 dollar pies . I think the local shop by me is getting at least $18 at this point.
When you have lived a few places and tried a few things, you always will talk about how something was someplace else. It's called having life experiences. Now constantly criticizing your new home -- whether it is here there or anywhere is just being a whinny baby. You don't like it leave.
I do miss dim sum, really good pate and baguette. But Charleston is one of the better foodie places in the southeast...so I'm happy.
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..Always appreciated!
Relocating from NJ to Greenville or Summerville
... I too live on Long Island, and haven't been graced with that experience here - yet. 
