Fast Food Fever!

Japan Welcomes Windows 7 with Seven Layer Whopper Burger - 7 - Gizmodo

2009-10-22T07:35:00.004-04:00

Japan Welcomes Windows 7 with Seven Layer Whopper Burger - 7 - Gizmodo: "Even compared to its wacky Windows 7 parties, Microsoft's promo with Burger King Japan is pretty out there. The Windows 7 Whopper costs 777 ($8.50), and is 5-inches tall. I'll try to avoid any bloated jokes. D'oh, too late. More at [Electronista]"

Burger King Gets A Make-Over with TV Screen Menus

2009-10-09T08:15:00.001-04:00

Burger King Gets A Make-Over with TV Screen Menus: "If you were a fan of the Whooper but didn�t care much for that scary King that who menaced innocent folks, then you may find yourself making your way to the home of the Whopper once again. Burger King will be renovating their 12,000 locations worldwide with the new design called 20/20. The new interior will include rotating red flame chandeliers, TV-screen menus and industrial-inspired corrugated metal and brick walls. Almost like fusion of retro meets modern design.In Miami 60 stores of the chain have already gone under the �knife� and Burger King hopes sales willincrease or atleast give a new image to a your typical fast food chain. Personally I�ll just go in to play with the TV-screen menus."

World's Largest Hamburger

2009-09-20T10:08:00.003-04:00

Image: Courtesy Huffington Post

On Sept. 17, 2009, Steve Mallie, owner of Mallie's Sports Bar and Grill in Southgate, Michigan created the new World's Largest Hamburger. It weights 185 lbs and took 15 hours to make. Mallie plans to sell the burger for $499.

Happy Meals: McDonald's Combo Meal Includes Gun And Bags Of Pot

2009-09-14T08:58:00.002-04:00

Happy Meals: McDonald's Combo Meal Includes Gun And Bags Of Pot: "A South Carolina teenager got more than he expected from a McDonald's in Charleston, according to WIS 10 news in Columbia. And, no, we're not talking supersize fries. After placing his order and paying, he drove up to the pickup window, where the attendant asked him, 'who gets the bags?' The customer said it didn't matter, so the Mcster handed him three bags � two containing food for the driver and his passenger, and one with some extras: a loaded handgun and bags of weed."

Steering Wheel Dining Table

2009-09-02T08:58:00.002-04:00

Steering Wheel Dining Table | Random Good Stuff: "Introducing the AutoExec WM-01 Wheelmate Steering Wheel Desk Tray � Gray � , featured in our Other Vehicle Parts department. This product generally ships within 2 business day(s) from Pinellas Park, Florida, and weighs 2 pound(s). Attaches to your steering wheel for easy access to a writing and drink storage surface. The Go Office Wheel Mate Steering Wheel Desk is flat for writing and perfect for lunch or a snack. This Go Office Wheel Mate Steering Wheel Desk stores neatly in your car when used with the larger Auto Exec Laptop Car Desk. For safety reasons, never use this product while driving."

KFC Has A Bacon Sandwich That Uses Fried Chicken As "Bread"

2009-08-29T08:37:00.003-04:00

Epic: KFC Has A Bacon Sandwich That Uses Fried Chicken As "Bread": "Meet the KFC 'double down.' Although no mention of it is made on KFC.com and we have never seen an ad for it ourselves, we are being lead to believe that it is real by Foodgeekery.com. They have crappy cell phone camera footage of a commercial (from Omaha, apparently) for the mysterious beast, as well as photographic evidence of it in the wild."

How to Order at McDonald's Without Killing Your Body

2009-08-27T08:06:00.001-04:00

How to Order at McDonald's Without Killing Your Body - McDonalds - Gizmodo: "McDonald's: not a place you should eat if you are trying to be healthy. But if you must eat there, there are definitely some better choices on the menu than others.

Lifehacker put together a great guide showing just what foods aren't so bad and what should be avoided at all costs. The good news is that good ol' Chicken McNuggets aren't so bad, providing 280 calories in a 6 piece box. And a hamburger has only 250 calories if you can stand eating it without cheese."

Deep Fried Twinkie - Verdict - YUCK!

2009-08-07T18:33:00.001-04:00

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We got this a the fair in cape cod - the batter or something was FOWL. I think we'll have to give it another try at a better place.

Originally uploaded by Jay Brewer

Pot Roast Sundae?

2009-08-07T18:32:00.001-04:00

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We found this gem on Cape Cod at the Mashpee Fair...

Originally uploaded by Jay Brewer

Jack in the Box, Now With Less Human Contact

2009-07-24T18:09:00.000-04:00

Jack in the Box, Now With Less Human Contact: "Thankfully, the grizzled shack dwellers out there may soon have another option -- Jack in the Box. A photo submitted to Consumerist shows an ordering kiosk in a Bellevue, Washington branch of this fast-food chain. According to Keith, who submitted the photo, you can order and pay for your meal at the kiosk, including options like no sauce or a salad instead of fries with your combo. You'll only have to interact with the staff to pick up your order."

New Angus Third-Pounders at McDonald's - Delicious

2009-07-14T11:15:00.002-04:00

We had the pleasure of eating one of the new Angus burgers this past weekend from McDonald's. We chose the Angus Deluxe and the 1/3 pound burger delivered. It's very large and very yummy - the amount of mayo, cheese, and burger are pefectly balanced. We also love how it fits in our hands and FEELS more like a traditional burger. The angus beef tasted like - BEEF. Great job McDonalds. Can't wait to order up two of these for a Double Angus.

There are three versions available - so check them out at your local McDonald's.

Angus Deluxe: American cheese, sliced red onions and sliced red tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, mustard and mayonnaise.
Angus Mushroom and Swiss: sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and mayonnaise.
Angus Bacon and Cheese: bacon, american cheese, sliced red onions, mustard, ketchup and pickles.

At McDonald's

Fancy Fast Food

2009-07-07T08:41:00.000-04:00

Fancy Fast Food: "Did somebody say...
Fancy Fast Food?

These photographs show extreme makeovers of actual fast food items purchased at popular fast food restaurants. No additional ingredients have been added except for an occasional simple garnish."

McDonalds to offer electric vehicle recharging at restaurants - SlipperyBrick.com

2009-07-06T13:46:00.000-04:00

McDonalds to offer electric vehicle recharging at restaurants - SlipperyBrick.com: "First they offered their customers WiFi, now McDonalds is installing electric vehicle charging stations for the handful of you with electric cars. They are starting in Cary North Carolina, where McDonalds will be the first to offer car recharging via the ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations."

Top 10 Failed McDonald�s Products

2009-06-01T16:22:00.000-04:00

Top 10 Failed McDonald�s Products - Listverse: "In an attempt to stay on top of the game, McDonald�s occasionally tried out new menu items. Some of them become a great success while others are destined to fail before they even begin. This list looks at 10 of the worst McDonald�s products which eventually fell into obscurity or vanished entirely. Feel free to mention your own favorite worst products in the comments."

McDonald's USA - Lopez Foods makes Beef Patties

2009-05-04T08:44:00.001-04:00

See where your beef patties come from. Pretty amazing video.

At McDonald's USA - Lopez Foods

The Filthiest McDonalds in the World

2009-04-15T08:33:00.001-04:00

McDonald's crosses Big Mac and Snack Wrap to get Snack Wrap Mac

2009-04-01T09:07:00.001-04:00

What do you get when you cross a Big Mac with a wrap? The Snack Wrap Mac.

The new concoction from McDonald's--a hybrid of its famous Big Mac and its recent hit the snack wrap-- was rolled out on a temporary basis this week throughout Canada. Oak Brook-based McDonald's has also been test-marketing the new item since late last year in 400 U.S. restaurants.

At Snack Wrap Mac: McDonald's crosses Big Mac and Snack Wrap to get Snack Wrap Mac -- chicagotribune.com

The McGangBang: a McChicken Sandwich Inside a Double Cheeseburger

2009-03-15T09:15:00.001-04:00

The McGangBang ranks up there in the holy pantheon of WTF. It's a sandwich made from a double cheeseburger and a McChicken sandwich — where you put an entire McChicken sandwich inside a double cheeseburger. It's a creative manipulation of existing menu items, and an exercise in frugality: taking two items off of the Dollar Menu and creating an entirely new sandwich for a total of $2.16. Truly, it's a sandwich that's more than the sum of its parts.

At The McGangBang: a McChicken Sandwich Inside a Double Cheeseburger [a chronicle] - Eat me daily

Carl's Jr. Sets Sales Record in Slow Economy

2009-01-28T11:13:00.001-05:00

For the second time in just seven weeks, a newly opened Carl’s Jr.® has set a company sales record, as the Porterville, Calif. restaurant posted $107,638 in sales in its first week. The previous Carl’s Jr. one-week sales record of $105,063, was set in Marysville, Wash., last month following its Dec. 9, 2008 opening, and that restaurant went on to break the first-month record as well.

Nice to see old Carl's Jr. doing so well - let's hope it happens for everyone soon too.

At Carl's Jr

20 Worst Foods of 2009

2009-01-22T11:55:00.001-05:00

Yep - the list is out and one of the worst is a milkshake...

Can an appetizer with the caloric equivalent of 13 Krispy Kreme doughnuts be justified? No. The 2,710-calorie Awesome Blossom has been purged from Chili’s menu—maybe the fat-drenched appetizer couldn’t withstand the scrutiny of being named one of the worst foods in America last year. No matter the reason, we applaud this waist-expanding starter’s retirement.

At Men's Health - Eat This, Not That - 20 Worst Foods of 2009

Burger King releases meat-scented cologne

2009-01-12T15:58:00.001-05:00

Burger King releases meat-scented cologne - Telegraph: "American fast-food chain Burger King has come up with a novel Christmas gift idea for the meat-loving man who has everything: barbecue-scented cologne."

Coffee War Brewing Between McDonald's and Starbucks

2008-12-12T08:12:00.001-05:00

McDonald's new ad campaign is taking a non-too-subtle jab at Starbucks. Residents in Seattle, Washington, the birthplace of Starbucks, can now see approximately 140 McDonald's billboards emblazoned with "large is the new grande" or "four bucks is dumb."

In a statement released Thursday, McDonald's called it "a light-hearted, fun approach to our brand," aimed at promoting the company's McCafe coffee products. However, Starbucks is not finding the ad campaign funny.

Read at Coffee war brews between McDonald's, Starbucks - CNN.com

Odd Noggin Land

2008-12-03T22:18:00.001-05:00

Odd Noggin Land is a surreal musical web TV show. Each episode follows the daily lives of three friends who just so happen to have� well� gigantic food items for heads. Odd Noggin Land was created by John Herman and Ryan Plaisted.

Japanese Fast Food Eraser Set - Erase Those Calories

2008-12-02T09:07:00.000-05:00

Wait a minute - don’t some of the erasers you see up there resemble McDonalds items? Well, the Japanese might be relatively small in size, but that doesn’t mean they don’t love greasy fast food for a quick burst of energy during the mid-day break. Folks who love collecting quirky erasers (kids qualify, too) will be able to pick up the Japanese Fast Food Eraser Set for $6.95.

Via Foolish Gadgets

McDonald's Opens Quarter Pounder Restaurants In Japan

2008-11-13T13:31:00.002-05:00

Neil Duckett: Quarter Pounder Opens In Shibuya & Omotesando:

the Quarter Pounder come to Japan, there�s a whole shop that that�s all they sell, the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, starting price 600 yen set and the regular Quarter Pounder with Cheese for a 500 yen set.

McDonald's Opens Quarter Pounder Restaurants In Japan.

McDonalds Quarter Pounder Website