But what's the difference between British and "traditional" American fares? America shares a majority of the culinary heritage with Britain, esp in the New England region. When a Briton criticizes American fares, he doesn't realize he is criticizing his own country's traditional cooking as well.
Ping to Wallace T. for cuisine, culture, and heritage.
Pizza, bratwurst and burritos are now traditional American fares :-)
(and french fries)