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Shake Shack looks to set up shop in Harvard Square

2013-05-06T12:48:00.001-04:00

Shake Shack looks to set up shop in Harvard Square - Cambridge - Your Town - Boston.com: Just over a month after opening its first Boston-area restaurant in Chestnut Hill, New York City burger chain Shake Shack it is seeking to open in Harvard Square.

ShakeShack.jpgThe fast food restaurant is seeking to open in the Galeria building at 57 JFK Street in Harvard Square and is scheduled to go before a couple of city boards in the next week for its needed approvals.

After first opening in New York, Shake Shack now has restaurants in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia and opened at the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center in March.

Dunkin’ Donuts’ Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich

2013-04-05T12:53:00.002-04:00

Image: Twitter / @candicechoi
We Tasted Dunkin’ Donuts’ Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich: The news that Dunkin’ Donuts is testing out a breakfast sandwich on a glazed donut in limited Eastern Massachusetts locations has taken today’s internet by storm. Dunkin’ won’t advertise the locations where it’s for sale, nor does it have plans to make it more widely available. But interest in the forbidden doughnut being what it is out there, our staff was pretty anxious to see what it might be like. Thus did we journey into the wilds of Allston to find a participating location such that we might get a taste of what is maybe to come.

Innies The Original " Topless Bread Roll by Ivor Cowan and Alan Serebro — Kickstarter

2013-04-05T09:46:00.001-04:00

Innies The Original " Topless Bread Roll by Ivor Cowan and Alan Serebro — Kickstarter: The main idea of this Innies Hot Dog Bun project was to manufacture a bread bun, that is unlike any other - with a groove or slot in the middle. To achieve this shape was not as easy as it may sound . It took 2 years of various prototypes , to achieve a shape that would work . It also required a unique balance of ingredients, so that heat in the baking process, was just enough to form the U shape .

Pizza Hut Debuts 'Crazy Cheesy Crust'

2013-04-04T07:15:00.001-04:00

Pizza Hut Debuts 'Crazy Cheesy Crust' | Slice Pizza Blog: The limited release Crazy Cheesy Crust ($12.99 with 1 topping) features 16 detachable "pockets" of bread filled with a five-cheese blend. Disappointed? Execs sure hope so! Spokesman Doug Terfehr explains that "by not making it an over-the-top indulgence...people would buy the pies repeatedly rather than just trying them once as a novelty.

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Toast Arrival of New Jim Beam Bourbon Burger

2013-03-20T17:32:00.001-04:00

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Toast Arrival of New Jim Beam Bourbon Burger | Business Wire: In yet another fast food first, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s will begin selling burgers with the distinctive taste of a branded, distilled spirit when they introduce the new Jim Beam Bourbon Burger this week. A mature burger for mature tastes, the Jim Beam Bourbon Burger features rich and tangy sauce flavored with Jim Beam bourbon – the world’s No. 1-selling bourbon – crispy onion straws, two strips of bacon, pepper-Jack cheese, lettuce and tomato, all atop a charbroiled beef patty and served on a sesame seed bun. The Jim Beam Bourbon Burger is available now at all Hardee’s restaurants and at all Carl’s Jr. locations starting tomorrow.

Shake Shack Comes to Boston

2013-03-20T08:47:00.001-04:00

Very excited and close to my work.

At Chestnut Hill, MA | Shake Shack

Man Eats Burger King Burger with One Hundred Slices of Grilled Onions

2013-03-11T13:31:00.001-04:00

Man Eats Burger King Burger with One Hundred Slices of Grilled Onions: Remember the dude who ordered a Burger King burger with a thousand slices of bacon? Well, he's back! This time he's ordered a hamburger with a hundred slices of grilled onion. Because a thousand slices would be insane.

After unwrapping the tower of sliced onion burger, it promptly toppled over, leaving Mr. Sato from Japanese site Rocket News doing his best to hold it together.

The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food - NYTimes.com

2013-02-22T11:05:00.001-05:00

The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food - NYTimes.com

Worst fast-food meals for sodium

2013-01-04T17:13:00.001-05:00

Worst fast-food meals for sodium - CNN.com

McDonald's Testing New Quarter Pounders in Northern California | A Hamburger Today

2012-12-03T14:56:00.001-05:00

McDonald's Testing New Quarter Pounders in Northern California | A Hamburger Today: This month McDonald's started testing three new variations on the Quarter Pounder with Cheese in the Sacramento, Stockton, and Modesto areas of California, according to this press release (Brand Eating says the burgers are also in Ohio). The burger list:

Quarter Pounder Habanero Ranch: "Quarter Pounder with white cheddar cheese, hickory-smoked bacon, fresh leaf lettuce, ripe red tomato, and habanero ranch sauce"
Quarter Pounder Deluxe: "Quarter Pounder with American cheese, tomato, fresh leaf lettuce, red onion, crinkle-cut pickles, mayo, and mustard"
Quarter Pounder Bacon and Cheese: "Quarter Pounder with American cheese, hickory-smoked bacon, red onion, crinkle-cut pickles, ketchup, and mustard"

Burger King Celebrating 55th Anniversary with 55-Cent Whoppers | A Hamburger Today

2012-12-03T14:54:00.001-05:00

Burger King Celebrating 55th Anniversary with 55-Cent Whoppers | A Hamburger Today: This Thursday, December 6, through Sunday, December 9, Burger King is celebrating their 55th anniversary by offering their Original Whopper for 55 with the purchase of any Whopper sandwich (except Whopper Jr. sandwiches).

Burger King is also celebrating with limited time items and a video contest whose winner will be featured in a Burger King commercial this month.

Burgeon: The hamburger-making robot that makes 360 burgers an hour - Pocket-lint

2012-12-03T08:45:00.001-05:00

Burgeon: The hamburger-making robot that makes 360 burgers an hour - Pocket-lint: A hamburger-making robot that can create 360 perfectly made burgers an hour promises to usher in a new era for fast-food restaurants.

Called Burgeon, the new robot promises to make fresher, more consistent burgers and could replace thousands of low-paid workers in burger bars across the world.

At McDonald's Japan, these Special Burgers Sure Are...Creamy

2012-11-10T22:25:00.001-05:00

At McDonald's Japan, these Special Burgers Sure Are...Creamy: These are the "Gracoro Burgers", with "gracoro" ("gurakoro" or グラコロ) being short for "gratin" (グラタン) and "korokke" (コロッケ). The korokke is Japan's take on the croquette—if you are familiar with that dish.

McDonald’s Ad Guy Explains The McRib’s Holiday Timing: “We Don’t Really Do Polar Bears” – The Consumerist

2012-10-15T07:35:00.001-04:00

McDonald’s Ad Guy Explains The McRib’s Holiday Timing: “We Don’t Really Do Polar Bears” – The Consumerist: If Santa Claus came down the chimney every night of the year, would he be super special or would he just be that weird old man trying to get free cookies and milk? Exactly. Which is apparently the thinking behind McDonald’s fleeting McRib season. They’ve got nothing else holiday-ish to offer up, so a barbecue pork sandwich beloved by a devoted cadre of followers is the next best thing.

What McDonald's Beef Is Really Made Of

2012-09-28T22:15:00.001-04:00

What McDonald's Beef Is Really Made Of: McDonald's doesn't exactly have the best reputation for beef quality but if you were expecting to find ammonia-drenched, gut particle-filled pink slime sludge goop de loop, well, you're going to be disappointed. It's all beef. You can see how they make it above.

Burger King Is Launching Squid Ink Ketchup and a Black Hamburger

2012-09-24T08:02:00.001-04:00

Burger King Is Launching Squid Ink Ketchup and a Black Hamburger: McDonald's China isn't the only place with black buns. In Japan, Burger King will soon offer the Premium Kuro (Black) Burger on September 28.

This burger marks the fifth anniversary of BK's return to Japan and the concept behind the hamburger is "irrationality"—because hamburgers with black buns ARE CRAZY.

McRib’s Return Might Be Delayed - Expect Mid December

2012-09-18T07:40:00.001-04:00

The Consumerist Not To Dash Your Hopes & Dreams Or Anything, But The McRib’s Return Might Be Delayed: Anyone out there looking at the calendar and salivating at that special time of year between late October and early November, the time when the McRib returns to McDonald's, might need to sit down for a second. According to reportedly leaked internal memo, McDonald's wants to score a home run in the fourth quarter of the year and is going to delay the McRib's return until the second half of December. Commence screams of rage.

These McDonald's Coffee Cups Probably Look Better Than Your Mugs at Home

2012-07-23T17:19:00.001-04:00

These McDonald's Coffee Cups Probably Look Better Than Your Mugs at Home: Having helped the fast food giant improve its image in Europe by revamping the interior design of its restaurants, Patrick Norguet was once again hired by McDonald's to create a more eco-friendly alternative to its disposable coffee cups.

The Consumerist McDonald’s Denies There Was A Physical Altercation With Scientist Wearing Computer Glasses

2012-07-19T07:43:00.001-04:00

The Consumerist McDonald’s Denies There Was A Physical Altercation With Scientist Wearing Computer Glasses: Yesterday the Internet world was abuzz when a scientist known as the "father of wearable computing" accused employees at a French McDonald's of physically assaulting him because of his special glasses. At the time, McDonald's said on its France Facebook page that it was investigating the matter. Today, the company says there was no "physical altercation."

7-11 Now Serves Mashed Potatoes Like a Slurpee

2012-07-17T09:48:00.001-04:00

7-11 Now Serves Mashed Potatoes Like a Slurpee: The latest down home treat: mashed potatoes extruded from what looks like a modified Slurpee machine.

For just $2, you can get yourself a bowl of mashed potatoes and a giant tub of soda. And to make everything slide down easier, you even have the option to add an extra layer of chicken gravy on top—that's button 3 on the machine shown—at no added price.

The Photographic Tricks That Make McDonalds Burgers Look Good

2012-06-20T08:03:00.001-04:00

The Photographic Tricks That Make McDonalds Burgers Look Good: The Photographic Tricks That Make McDonalds Burgers Look Good

Fast Food Portions Grow in Size from the 1950s Making Us Fat

2012-05-27T10:07:00.002-04:00

Sushi on a Stick with Sushi Popper

2012-05-04T07:41:00.001-04:00

Sushi Popper – Fresh Fish on a Stick - Coolest Gadgets: So there, I tried to be impartial, I admit I have not had the pleasure of trying a Sushi Popperso I cant comment on taste and consistency, but if I ever do, you guys will be the first to know about it. If you’re feeling extra adventurous you can get your Sushi Poppers from SushiPopper.com, delivered straight to your door, fresh-frozen and shipped on dry ice for under 70 bucks a 12 pack.

McDonald's: Variety Is The Spice Of Life & The Key To Getting Your Money - The Consumerist

2012-05-04T07:39:00.001-04:00

McDonald's: Variety Is The Spice Of Life & The Key To Getting Your Money - The Consumerist: How exciting is it when the Shamrock Shake hits the McDonald's menu every year? It's unfreakingbelievably exciting, because it only happens annually and then goes away, leaving our mouths bereft of mint. To that point, McDonald's is betting on our collective love of limited-time items to lure more customers in. They know we get bored if something sits on the menu for too long.

Fast Food Saves the Space Shuttle

2012-04-30T16:13:00.001-04:00