The article highlights the complicated relationship Britons have with food, often seen as plain and uninspiring compared to other cuisines. Historical factors such as the Industrial Revolution and Puritan values contributed to this perception. However, the influx of immigrant cultures beginning in the mid-20th century introduced diverse flavors, revitalizing British culinary traditions. Restaurants in London have seen a flourishing of international cuisines, while traditional British dishes are being reexamined with a fresh perspective, celebrated for their simplicity amid a globalized food culture that typically favors elaborate presentations.
The English relationship to food is ambivalent, highly discordant and often superficial... The English have rarely approached food with the full-bodied passion of the French or the Italians.
Traditional British fare is improving too and at the peak of a globalized high-end food culture... the unabashed plainness of it feels increasingly refreshing.
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