Some of the U.S. beers need a second look. Shiner from Texas used to be a crap beer, but then they got smart and have turned out some nice reasonably priced varieties. It has actual flavor, compared to the Bud/Coors/Millers of the American beer landscape. This is a company in an area with lots of German immigrants so I suspect they turned to their old world contacts for guidance.

Russian food isn't as widespread in Texas a Czech and other European immigrant groups, but there is one small restaurant in town that is so popular that every September they close the storefront location and sell food at the State Fair of Texas. Perhaps diplomacy should start at the dinner table, appreciating good food and drinks.

SRS