🇬🇧 Brits Explore American PRIMARK & Try a British Restaurant in Philadelphia! 🇺🇸

We couldn't leave Philadelphia without looking around the first American Primark or trying a 'British' Afternoon Tea!
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[@cqtaylor]

When are you guys coming to Washington DC? :-)

[@gobirds4362]

Joel mentioned the king of Prussia mall it’s one of the biggest malls in America like actually and has designer stores and shoe stores I wish you guys could have checked it out it’s a beautiful mall

[@blakeharvard5841]

Wonderfully pleasant video.

[@SBC581]

“jam” typically has fruit pulp in it, while “jelly” is made using fruit juice. Jelly: Jelly is made with strained fruit juice. There are no pieces of fruit in jelly. Jam: Jam is made with mashed fruit. Preserves: Preserves have whole fruit or large pieces of fruit.

[@TiaTruly]

What's marmalade?

[@SBC581]

@@TiaTruly Delicious! Lol, also has the peel of the fruit

[@TiaTruly]

@@SBC581 ah ok thanks! it's all very confusing haha

[@stevenvarner9806]

They know. They've seen it in the comments dozens of times. But errors get people to comment, which helps in the monetization calculation.

[@TiaTruly]

@@stevenvarner9806 what? I meant me, I was confused about the terms.

[@pcariola1]

It’s a shame you caught my hometown when it was as quiet as could be. Philly is amazing in the spring and fall. Nice to see you exploring Hope you enjoyed some brotherly love

[@rksnj6797]

Agreed! Philly is gorgeous in Spring and Autumn!

[@dhafiz26]

It's unfortunate they came literally in the coldest week of the year in Philly haha, the weekend after they left was so nice

[@bigbubba3]

I thought the same thing. Philly in March??? Thanks, but no thanks.

[@nancys4271]

You’ve got a TON of Philly fans!

[@Suzibird307]

They absolutely do !!

[@christielevin548]

I'm going to be in England in May and cannot wait to enjoy scones done the English way! Every day if at all possible!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤💙

[@crinkle2649]

If I lived there I would go to that restaurant all the time. The food looked delicious.

[@robertsitch1415]

It's fairly common for North American department stores to have smaller men's sections likely due in part to there generally being less variety of men's clothing styles and fewer straight men like clothing shopping.

[@Stache987]

What does sexual orientation have to do with it, Joel isn't straight

[@robertsitch1415]

@@Stache987 straight men are nearly always less into fashion. There are some exceptions though but they gravate towards the remaining menswear stores.

[@fsujavi16]

It’s interesting u both put the butter on last instead of directly on the scone. Is that the way brits normally do it? I haven’t had a scone in awhile but If it’s toast, i would put the butter directly on the toast before putting jelly on top so that the bread can absorb the butter mmmm Also, jelly has no solid pieces of fruit, which is what y’all had.

[@bustermcmahan8493]

That wasn't butter, it was clotted cream.

[@fsujavi16]

@@bustermcmahan8493 wow what is that? i thought it was whipped butter

[@bustermcmahan8493]

@@fsujavi16 similar to sour cream

[@colleenhusko7954]

We love you in Philly!❤️ Hope you come back soon!

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Hey Colleen! 👋

[@Cardoo46]

They used to have a Harry Potter Festival in Chestnut Hill section of Philly before Covid. The College there looks a lot like the buildings.

[@joemalick4151]

Another stunner, guys, so glad you enjoyed Philly! It suits you, must come back someday when it’s warmer, so much more to do in the area! ❤️❤️❤️

[@garrettehman2104]

i'm a viewer from the suburbs of Philly!! So glad you had a good trip!

[@Suzibird307]

Love you guys so much for trying The Dandelion. It is on my bucket list. Joel: "Are you in England?" LOL. Will we EVER get scones right over here? lol. I was supposed to go for my birthday (7th of March), but it didn't work out. Now, when I go, I will have to ask for the Joel & Lia table !! What a great way to end the Philly trip. You guys are absolute ROCK STARS !!

[@lout3921]

Wow this is crazy, I've been to two different locations in South Florida and they were nowhere near as big as this one. So it's crazy to know that the UK has bigger ones with more assortment for men and home!

[@beverlyshane8433]

I live in Philly and love clotted cream. It’s not common here in the US. I grew up eating it since my Mum is English and my Dad Irish. I’m first generation American and have been to England twice the last time I lived there for a year. It always felt like my second home because of my Mum. Miss sausage rolls, pasties, pork pies and a full English breakfast and proper fish and chips we used to get at the barbican in Plymouth that was wrapped in newspaper. Which I think they stopped using.

[@elaineturcotte1043]

Since you are familiar with both Philadelphia cream cheese and clotted cream, are they very similar? How is clotted cream different? From the look of it on British shows, I've assumed they were different names (🇺🇸/🇬🇧) for the same thing.

[@rushgeddy8375]

you may want to see Villanova University near Phila, they play in March Madness tonight Thurs, March 24, it's a nice area

[@hollykinslow5193]

Another wonderful day with J&L! Love you guys! Thanks so much for sharing, they make my day! ❤

[@rockstarnurse2693]

Jam is a spread with the actual fruit; jelly is the juice from the fruit with a thickener added.

[@cjhansen6618]

Joel's sandwich looked really good.

[@Stuie299]

You'd think they'd have 76er's gear since its a Philly store.

[@cameraboy1087]

Fan from 2 hours north of Philly. So glad you guys came to Pennsylvania.💕love watching you two!!

[@toonmili03]

"What have I done... " at the laker Jersey. Lol

[@johnlinton7148]

Really enjoyed this vlog -- thanks for sharing! It looks like you two were having a really fun, nice day!

[@Jen-zz7nv]

Loved hanging out with you two! Thanks for bringing me along!😁

[@mariak4247]

Oh my goodness! How did I not see you two? I guess it's because I go through that mall every weekday to take the train to and from work. I'm not usually downtown on the weekends. Also, I am so happy that you reviewed the Dandelion. My ex-coworker and I (self proclaimed Anglophiles) love to go there when we are celebrating our Birthdays and Christmas together. Please know that I am a fan of your channel and from Philly. So you definitely have more than one fan here.

[@shawnmarie459]

My guess for your soup, Lia, would be "Beer & Cheddar" or "Butternut Squash".

[@kelly1827]

My husband and I ate at Dandelion with our friends who were visiting from Maryland 😁. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gordonwallin2368]

Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

[@juanmeowmix1530]

I'm so glad you two had a great time there!

[@fsujavi16]

Ironically enough, all that L.A. Lakers gear there and we DONT EVEN HAVE a Primark in L.A.! Is it similar to Macy’s or something else?

[@derred723]

from what I can see here it sort of reminds me of a cross between H&M and Kohls.

[@rksnj6797]

I was wondering when you guys would have a prosecco! One of the things I love about you guys is when something isn't what you're expecting, you still give it a go!

[@debfoxtail]

My favorite restaurant. Fish & chips are amazing!

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

That was fun!Love your vlog!

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

LeBron James switched jersey numbers from 23 to 6 this season for a bunch of reasons that don't make sense to me. It's sort of interesting that there's so much Lakers and LeBron James merchandise in a Philadelphia store. I know James is a superstar, but I'd expect to see 76ers merch. James Harden is currently the biggest star on the 76ers, so why not feature his jerseys? Someone needs to send Joel and Lia some jelly so they can see what it is.

[@martymar2982]

They filmed this back in January before the trade, so that's why you don't see any Harden merc.

[@elaineturcotte1043]

Thanks for the update on LeBron's number, Jeff! I hadn't noticed he'd switched.

[@derred723]

yep. I'm in LA and you basically just get LA stuff in such a store.

[@alancooper8179]

Thanks for visiting my city and I am glad that you enjoyed your time.

[@Randis-vv5hg]

Love watching you explore my city! You are both lovely to watch

[@lovesmashbox]

i just discovered your videos today . i am planning a trip to philly and i was wondering if that primark was the largest ....love watching ....

[@gaelliott61]

Oh my gosh I got so excited watching the scene about the scones; I suspected they were far different here than they are across the pond but I really wanted to see your reaction to the lemon curd. I love it-it tastes so good but wanted to see your reaction. I’m almost at the end of the video and I’ll see if you guys talk about it outside the restaurant. Love you guys! Oh and thank you for the video on the Liberty Bell-I’ve always wanted to see this but of course travel right now is a challenge.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

It looks like you guys had loads of fun. And that food looks absolutely scrumptious! I wish I could have had some.

[@susiewatts1982]

This is the Best brilliant 🤩 Vlog that you two have Ever done guy’s Xx

[@3DJapan]

I've only been to the Primark in King of Prussia mall. It was nice inside but the socks I bought were really cheap quality.

[@lout3921]

At 8:33, I'm surprised I didn't point at the Greyhound and yell at it!

[@marydavis5234]

Lia, the soup is yellow b/c of the Summer Squash that is in it, It taste very good cold also.

[@michaelblack6566]

enjoyed your video.Recently discovered your videos.You are both so pleasant and enjoyable to watch. Went to school in Philly so glad to be in Austin in March

[@tconnor314]

So glad you liked the Dandelion! Love it there😀 Hope you enjoyed my city!

[@BiblicallyHandle]

The very first Primark in the U.S is in Boston. I cannot wait to see what you guys think of visiting Boston.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

I think they would love it!

[@yvonneplant9434]

The first Primark in the Phila. area is in King of Prussia.

[@robertschwartz4810]

I saw the KZbin video about when Primark opened in Chicago and the men's section was TINY there, too!

[@LlyleHunter]

Wonderful video

[@babyfry4775]

I live in Colorado and we don’t have a Primark but I enjoyed your tour. The food looked delicious.

[@rileyreed2230]

So interesting to hear the differences between The American and British Primark, although overall they sounded pretty similar. The restaurant you went to after sounded fun too, almost like an afternoon tea. I’m really looking forward to having an afternoon tea someday when I go to the UK or I guess if I find somewhere that does something similar near me. Sounds like another good day out in Philly, and a great trip overall! 👍😁🎊☺️👏❤️

[@graceriley6554]

Mmmmmmmmm I love the Dandelion!! One of my fave go-tos. Love their Shepard’s pie!

[@michelegillespie1971]

Lea During the offseason, LeBron James decided to switch his jersey number with the Los Angeles Lakers. After wearing No. 23 during his first three seasons with the franchise, James swapped it for No. 6.

[@donnaplumridge9769]

I have had the triangular scones in England when I first moved over in 1993. Marks and Spencer’s sold them in their food section. It came as a large circle, but pre cut into triangles. Spent a good bit of my time in Philadelphia, as that’s where my ex husband was from. Got many a cheesesteak subs and hoagies. Tried to find a place that made cheese steak subs in England, but don’t have them. I know Subway sell them, but they are NOT traditional cheesesteak subs. Thank you for sharing your holiday in Philadelphia!

[@passingthroughtime3033]

Looks fun.

[@theOGofREDS]

So sad that we will no longer have these type of videos. I wish they would do 1 trip per year. 😪

[@jimgreen5788]

Joel and Lia, in answer to your question, jelly is made with strained fruit juice. There are no pieces of fruit in jelly. Jam is made with mashed fruit. Preserves have whole fruit or large pieces of fruit. Fourth and final is marmalade, which is chopped, pureed or sliced citrus cooked with sugar.

[@PapaLynn1]

Never heard of Primemark. Sounds like a company that sells business supplies or something! Always learning!

[@3DJapan]

In case your were not aware, Primark is an Irish shop.

[@LotsofWhatever]

I think the men's and homewear is likely bigger in King of Prussia because I think that is a bigger store.

[@blackraven763]

I love Joel's boots! I want them for myself.... 😂😂😂

[@Stache987]

You'll have to chase off the boot lickers he's already got lined up.

[@newtonduck1]

I've been to the Primark at Westfield in West London. I think that's where I was. I was in line forever to buy a few things to bring back to my work team. Busy, busy. We still don't have it in Los Angeles.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

You're not missing much.

[@drifting202020]

Love y'all.

[@deborahgodley6980]

The yellow in the soup is from butternut squash.

[@elaineturcotte1043]

I was a little surprised that the Philly Primark didn't feature 76er's gear, but maybe it's because the L.A. Laker's and LeBron have fans everywhere. I am noticing that it hurts my brain a little to think about travelling to one place and buying a souvenir from somewhere else while I am there. I tend to seek out something that reminds me of or has a connection to where I am (where else will you have that chance?) Maybe they will always associate the Laker's with Philadelphia since that's where they saw them play. Of course, the items are for locals too. I've seen miniature Eiffel Towers for sale lots of places (you can't get them full size anywhere.)

[@Eaglebite]

Good to see that the restaurant has real American cheese from Vermont on the menu instead of that oily orange stuff they try to pass off as "American cheese" in many places these days

[@shtell86]

Hi my daughter bought a Lakers top from Peterborough so we do have in the UK Primark xxx

[@grahamparks1645]

The King of Prussia was the first one that one & the one in Boston were first. The KOP Primark has an enormous mens section.

[@chrisbrown8748]

I had no clue that this store was from the UK🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Kathleen5429]

You can buy seedless jam in the US.

[@moonglow630]

How exciting. I hadn’t realized that Primark had made it to the US. Hopefully it will make it to the West Coast.

[@matthewhall1062]

I doubt anyone else in that store knows it's a british store.

[@kestra2244]

I worked at the location in King of Prussia for two year very interesting job.

[@ashleybennett7903]

So the picture on the menu at the restaurant reminded me of a children's book (also called Dandelion By Don Freeman). Looked it up to make sure and it's super similar to the cover of the book. Wonder if there's a connection. Maybe the founders favorite childhood book? Anyone know?

[@alisonallen8658]

I've had scone like that in Cumbria very nice!

[@lisahumphries3898]

I’m curious now! I must try an English scone. I always thought our scones were just like England’s! I knew biscuits, muffins, etc. were different, but scones, too?! I need to go to England soon. ❤️

[@JP-ur8eg]

You should have got biscuits, they are closer to a British scone, American scones are more like a sweet breakfast pastry!

[@clawz90]

Hmmm it looks like an upscale kmart or target here in australia? Loving your shopping trips in wacky usa!

[@Stache987]

Kmart in the USA bit the dust, completely, as well as Sears whom they bought, and assumed the Sears name.

[@clawz90]

@@Stache987 Thats so bizzarre considering its the big kinda low rent department store here! So if no more kmart where do ppl go? Walmart etc? Ive only been in one of those on a trip to the US it was fuckng amazing!

[@Stache987]

@Steve T basically Walmart unless they want to sometimes pay more or face a different selection at Target

[@LarryHatch]

Hope this helps: Is LeBron number 6 or 23? He wore the number for his first seven years in the NBA, and after a few seasons in No. 6 with the Heat, James returned to 23 and has worn it ever since. That will change this year, as LeBron has decided to switch back to No. 6 for his 19th season in the league.Oct 3, 2021

[@budgetbirdy100]

Awwww I miss The Dandelion 💜

[@wm3752]

Those scones looked like a proper version of American style scones- they can be made with various added ingredients- or just plain- probably every American family has someone who they claim makes "THE best scones...but the look/shape of the scones served to you were typical....note, tho- "traditional" scone etiquette is to put the butter on first- then the jam/preserves(made with actual fruit)(jelly has no fruit or seeds- is typically made from juice)- and then the cream cheese, if desired....but, really- don't get too hung up on all that...enjoy any way you're inclined....loved the shoot....Wayne Maher - Bellingham, Wa.(State)

[@crinkle2649]

You should have your own range of stuff at that store

[@susiewatts1982]

You Two are Most Definitely my Favourite 🤩 KZbinR’s now guy’s and believe you me I have a Lot of KZbinrs that always get back to me and I’m actually thinking of creating an account on here by the end of the year Xx

[@Brooksie603]

Whenever you guys come to Boston you can check Primark there too. I've been to one outside of Boston and it's really small compared to the stores I see people go in England from videos I watched.

[@aishamurrell193]

The one in downtown Boston is big like this one with 4 floors I believe.

[@KalEL224]

The one in downtown hurts my heart cause its in the old Filenes building just eroding my childhood away :(

[@aishamurrell193]

@@KalEL224 very true. Everytime I'm in the Roche Bros it brings back memories. Loved Filene's.

[@chrisk5651]

Never been to Primark - I don’t think that I’ve even heard of it.

[@annettemoynihan7064]

The Primark in Tottenham Court Road doesn't have a harry Potter section anymore..Well they didn't at Christmas..I was not impressed that it wasn't there anymore

[@geno5360]

Bron wears 6 w/the Lakers now I think. Used to wear #23.

[@Boatracer255]

How funny that you would eat at a UK restaurant while in America. If I was in UK I'm sure I would be looking for Mcdonalds...lol Love you 2..Your so funny.

[@NickBLeaveIt]

Apparently the UK does have something similar to American scones called “rock cakes”.

[@Whytepathe]

Hi guys. Lebron James has used both 23 and 6.

[@SBC581]

he switched from 23 to 6 last year. He was 6 in Miami

[@coffeelover5780]

There is one in south Florida near Miami

[@DerekMckean]

Primark is currently east coast only, but I've been to a small one in Massachusetts. The guy's section is really small as it's only 1 floor. Your U.K Primark seems more like an IKEA experience. IKEA? It's not similar in the way of products sold since IKEA is a home/furniture store; however it seems like U.K Primark sells an experience just like IKEA sells an experience. Even though you may not buy furniture, you may go there just to have lunch at the cafeteria buying a cake and sweedish meatballs or go to quick service counter for a hot dog. And the way IKEA exhibits its products through similar to that of a museum or convention exhibition is what separates the fine line between selling an experience as opposed to just being The Home Depot or Lowe's. When you said U.K Primark has its own Harry Potter section and collabs with vloggers, that's what made me think U.K Primark sells an experience rather than just being a department store like Macy's whose main goal is to sell product as opposed to selling an experience. I'm sorry to bother you with my explanation of an experience using IKEA as way to explain how PRIMARK could be selling an experience. You're saying "why is this guy mentioning IKEA when thus video is about Primark?" Well, now you know and can start to observe other places that sell an experience as opposed to just products. This is an insightful comment snd sometimes it takes an analogy of something else to help illustrate how the analogy applies to the main subject at hand. Another more familiar term that you nay have come across is "themed entertainment." However, I believe the purpose of themed entertainment is to sell an experience However, if I were to mention themed entertainment, Disneyland probably would ld be the first thing that pops in your mind. Yes, theme parks are definitely a huge chunk of themed entertainment, BUT themed entertainment doesn't consist of theme parks. It can consists of restaurants, malls even, or something else. However, the problem with calling IKEA or U.K Primark part of themed entertainment, not everyone woukd agree furniture and clothes stores are entertaining. Yes, people love to shop. However, even if we love to shop, we generally don't classify shopping as entertainment. When we think of entertainment, we think of movie theaters, comedy clubs, improv, sporting events, conventions like PAX or E3, or live theater plays or musicals like Phantom of The Opera or Cats. But shopping? That's why I like to call IKEA of The Rainforest Cafe places that sell an experience rather than calling it themed entertainment. It's sm experience. And it's the stellar experience that brings people in. Now, you may think Chuck E Cheese as a place driven by nightmare fuel and 5 nights at Freddy's. But if you have a kid (I don't), they love the experience. The pizza maybe poop 💩 but they go tgere to have fun and turn their tickets in for prices. The rainforest Cafe is another experience your kid may or may not like. It's based on nature and the rainforest, but the food is just OK. Sorry, no games at this place. But it's just a place for the whole family. But what about Olive Garden? Don't they sell an experience. Why iys definitely an experience since anything you do is an experience, there is no theme. It doesn't go above and beyond from simply being s restaurant. Casa - Bonita in Denver, however, is an experience. It's based in Dever Colorado. IF YOU EVER VISIT DENVER JOEL AND LIA, YOU MUST GO TO CASA BONITA. Casa Bonita is not simply a Mexican restaurant. It is an experience. Even the cartoon South Park referenced Casa Bonita. It has cliff divers, a magic show, gift shop, and you can be seated in a variety of settings. It's so big that you may nit see tge magic show dance it's in a different section of the restaurant. It's looks like a hole in the wall restaurant that's in a strip mall. However, as you open tge restaurant doors, you Dysart yo descend DOWNWARDS. You don't see the hostesses/host and waitstaff until you go downstairs. If you read this whole post, you must be a legend.

[@edstueckle2992]

Jam-- made with the whole fruit. Jelly-- made with the juice only

[@lupeaguilera8348]

We don't have a Primark in California. It looks like such a cool store. 😎

[@dorismedvetz5796]

My daughter goes to primark in king of Prussia! Stocks up on socks and camis

[@andrewbulock]

What the hell is a Primark? Well... I suppose I'm getting an idea. It's a store that contains things. Things one wears and potentially at reasonable prices.

[@spclanghorne4494]

Its only in the northeast so far, but their coming to Miami and Chicago soon. Its the size of a department store with the prices of cheaper stores like Marshall's.

[@gdkay2]

King of Prussia Primark was initially huge, but corporate downsized it years ago. Men's and Home were sacrificed as far as floor space is concerned.

[@ashp5597]

I was so excited when I saw the title... I love a Primark! But unfortunately the men’s section in US is very small. I’m very disappointed LOL.

[@GotoHere]

That’s a good price for a jeans jacket lined with fleece.

[@brandonaston2261]

They probably realized nobody is going to Primark for non clothing items so theres no point. Its competing with Walmart and Target.

[@lloydtxw]

I think if they served you British scones, all the Americans would be like, why are you giving me biscuits? 😂 They probably tried a traditional British scone and it didn’t go over well.