His videos bounce between local food spots, high street openings, life in Bexley and playful comparisons between Britain and America. Mike and the former governor of Illinois (Image: Michael Sparrow)When it comes to pubs, though, history wins every time. Despite growing up thousands of miles away, Michael says people in Bexley aren't all that different from people in Chicago. He said: "I think the reason Bexley is so nice is because it truly is the quintessential London suburb. "Community is really important and I think Bexley has a good understanding of that.