A budget-friendly price tag and a taste for nostalgia has brought the starchy British comfort food back on Australian cafe menus – with some saucy twists
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There are worldwide variations on stuffing bread with hot chips – from Burger King Japan’s fries-filled “fake burger” to the Turkish patso and South African Gatsby, as well as the chip butty, apparently invented in 19th-century England.
In Australia, the chip butty might spark memories of camping trips, the school tuck shop (pre-healthy canteen era) or bygone milk bars.
Continue reading… A budget-friendly price tag and a taste for nostalgia has brought the starchy British comfort food back on Australian cafe menus – with some saucy twistsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThere are worldwide variations on stuffing bread with hot chips – from Burger King Japan’s fries-filled “fake burger” to the Turkish patso and South African Gatsby, as well as the chip butty, apparently invented in 19th-century England.In Australia, the chip butty might spark memories of camping trips, the school tuck shop (pre-healthy canteen era) or bygone milk bars.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading… Australian food and drink, Sandwiches, Food, Australian lifestyle, Life and style
