IronTiger Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I've heard pretty nice things about The British Isles on the HAIF, and recently my sister visited it. She was telling us at what a great store it was, and how she got a one-of-a-kind Scottish-made chocolate bar for $1.35. What are your thoughts on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Man Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 It's a good place for unique gifts. It's been there forever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I have been going to that store for more years than I can remember. Very nice proprietors, great selection of British goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Absolutely love it. I get all my UK goodies there: prawn cocktail crisps, Wagon Wheels, Penguin Bars, HP Brown Sauce, mushy peas... They even have a freezer with delicious Cornish pasties and meat pies! Eeeee! I heart that place like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Absolutely love it. I get all my UK goodies there: prawn cocktail crisps, Wagon Wheels, Penguin Bars, HP Brown Sauce, mushy peas... They even have a freezer with delicious Cornish pasties and meat pies! Eeeee! I heart that place like crazy.I am going to starve when I go to England this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I am going to starve when I go to England this summer. OMG, no! You're going to love it! Look: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kshilcutt/set...57605433736858/ Just stay away from anything that advertises itself as "American" or "Cajun" or "Mexican" food while over there and you'll be fine. Example: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kshilcutt/283...57605433736858/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Do they have Irn-Bru ??Never heard of this place.. I'll have to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I am going to starve when I go to England this summer.Some of the best Italian I've ever had was over there. And you cant go wrong with the old fish and chips. You won't be starving.. trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonranger Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Do they have Irn-Bru ??Yes they do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Do they have Irn-Bru ??Good Lord please don't drink that stuff!! Naaassssttttyyyyy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonranger Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Are you mad good sir? The best soft drink ever, and man what a hangover cure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I am going to starve when I go to England this summer.ha! I always used to say, England: go for the boys but leave for dinner. France is so close. I dare you to find a good tomato in any restaurant or pub that doesn't cost at least 20 pound for a meal. You'll have a blast. You won't starve, but it will help to lower your expectations while (ooh sorry, whilst) you open your wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Good Lord please don't drink that stuff!! Naaassssttttyyyyy!!!Quite nasty.. but it would be quite nostalgic to have one again... One a decade won't kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldlyman Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Many, MANY varieties of Cadbury not found in your HEB or CVC stores. I once bought a packet of Yorkshire pudding but didn't quite know how it was done. I ultimately put some maple syrup on what turned out to be some kind of pancake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 I actually went there yesterday. The china is expensive, but the back has the best stuff. I bought two Terry's Chocolate Orange bars and my brother bought a Yellow Submarine mug. There were also some "beef and horseradish" chips (er, crisps?) that were intriguing (but they were not bought). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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