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Taco Bell Waffle Tacos Are Coming to Make You Fatter

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:15 +0000

Taco Bell recently changed America’s taco calculus by offering Doritos-flavored shells. Their next move appears to be far more radical. Fast food fans in Southern California are reporting the presence of waffle tacos on the menu at some local Taco Bell franchises. The item, which goes for 89 cents, features a waffle folded around sausage [...]

Find Out What 2,000 Calories Actually Looks Like

Emerald Catron — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:45:51 +0000

Here’s a helpful video, if you were wondering how many carrots you could eat without going over 2,000 calories. If that sounds like something you definitely do not need to know, 2,000 calories is also quantified in Big Macs, pizza, Chipotle burritos and delicious, delicious avocados. Because you probably couldn’t eat 60 carrots if you [...]

Arby's New York Reuben Sandwich Review

Ken Hayes — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:34:48 +0000

I didn't eat my first Reuben sandwich until I was 27 years old. I guess I was a late bloomer with corn beef. My mom hated it so she never cooked it growing up. I was deprived of this delicious discovery until several years ago. Now, one of my favorite sandwiches is the Reuben. But where do you get one for a decent price that isn't at a sit down restaurant? Found it. It's at Arby's.

Man Calls 911 Nine Times to Request a Cheeseburger

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:29:04 +0000

There is just something about fast food that makes people abuse 911. In the past, folks have been arrested after calling emergency services to report problems with their orders at Burger King, McDonald’s, Subway and Hardee’s. Gregory Jackson Sr. decided to cut out the middleman. Instead of going to his local restaurant chain to beÂ disappointed, [...]

Subway Pledges to Make Every Footlong Sandwich Actually a Foot Long

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:40:19 +0000

If you thought Subway wasnâ€™t going to budge an inch on its stance regarding the scandal over how long its footlong sandwiches really are, youâ€™re wrong. The restaurant chain has released a statement saying: We have redoubled our efforts to ensure consistency and correct length in every sandwich we serve. Our commitment remains steadfast to [...]

Video Captures Pranked Drive-Thru Workers Seeing Ghosts – Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:30:04 +0000

[onescreen item="4995141"] Hey, even ghosts need to eat, right? Anyone whoâ€™s ever worked at a restaurant drive-thru has probably seen their fair share of motorists, but itâ€™s what theyâ€™re not seeing that has these employees scratching their heads. Watching the workersâ€™ confused reactions as they confront Casper the Friendly Driver is priceless. From frightened to [...]

McDonald's CBO Sandwich Review – Premium Chicken

Ken Hayes — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:45:25 +0000

For lunch today I tried McDonald’s new CBO Sandwich which stands for cheddar bacon onion. It was somewhat the more healthy option compared to the Angus Third Pounder. The crispy chicken is 630 calories, compared to the Angus beef which is 790 calories. Here’s how the sandwich scored based on my criteria. Scoring goes from [...]

Burger King's Wisconsin White Cheddar Whopper Review

Ken Hayes — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:53:41 +0000

Yesterday I had a craving for a burger. So for lunch I went out to Burger King and saw the big flyer on the drive up window for the Wisconsin White Cheddar Whopper. What the heck, I’ll try it! So I’ve come up with a scoring system for food. Let’s look at the numbers: Rating [...]

Wendy's Is Getting Its First Makeover in 30 Years

Mike Adams — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:05:51 +0000

The Wendy’s logo is getting a makeover for the first time since 1983, as the Ohio based burger chain steers its focus on becoming known as a high-end hamburger restaurant. The new logo shies away from the almost-30-year-old boxed in, red-and-yellow burger badge with a distinguished new red font against a plain white background and [...]

Secret Fast Food Menu Items From Starbucks, McDonald's and More Revealed

TheFW Staff — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:56:48 +0000

Believe it or not, most fast food joints and quick service chains actually offer a lot more variety and ingenuity than their menus would suggest — they just hide it from you for some sad, sad, reason. We just want our fast food to be as disgusting, er, as tasty as possible, so we’ve pulled [...]

Taco Bell's Doritos Locos – Food Review

Ken Hayes — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:39:54 +0000

I’ve seen the ads on TV for a while now, and finally decided to try it. A taco shell made out of Doritos? What could go wrong? So my co-host Cathy and I decided to go for a little drive over to Taco Bell to give it a try. I opted for the Doritos Loco’s [...]

KFC Chicken Littles Food Review

Ken Hayes — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:24:59 +0000

During the Vikings game yesterday I saw a commercial for KFC's new Chicken Littles. In a testament to advertising, I immediately wanted one, so I drove to the KFC.

I think it could have been the pickles that perked my interest. I love pickles, and the combination of fried chicken, pickles, and mayonaisse is delightful. However, there is one draw back to this sandwhich:

McDonald's Ranks Last in Customer Satisfaction Among Fast Food Restaurants (Again!)

Mike Adams — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:10:20 +0000

“I’m lovin’ it” may be McDonald’s slogan, but that’s not what customers are saying about the service. In a report released earlier this week by the American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), the fast food giant has once again disappointed those it serves — ranking last amongst others who lead the fast food industry. Of course, [...]

Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:19:33 +0000

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake usually comes once a year around St. Patrick’s Day, but as the holiday passes, so does the elusive tasty beverage. Now you don’t have to be in March (or Irish) to enjoy one year round. The cool part is you don’t have to just stick with the normal sugar-laced treat. There are [...]

The Deep-Fried McRibster Will Clog Your Arteries With Awesome

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:30:43 +0000

Once a year, the McRib pops up on the McDonald’s menu for a short period of time and fans of the pork sandwich sing its praises to the high heavens.

But something is happening in Austria that will shake the foundation of any McRib connoisseur. It’s called the McRibster, and it suggests that the McRib is not the perfection that some claim. Rather, it’s just a start.

What's America's Best Fast Food Chain?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:18:59 +0000

It there is one thing Americans like, it’s our food fast. Our great nation pioneered the fast food game, and judging from a new report from The Temkin Group we are doing a great job at it, if we do say so ourselves.

Bob's Big Boy Statue Graveyard Offers a Strange Nostalgia Trip

Don Deane — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:06:12 +0000

Given that Big Boy restaurants started way back in 1936, you might think that retired statues of their chubby-cheeked mascot would be treated with more respect. But as these photos of Big Boy statue graveyards show, that’s far from the truth. Some old Big Boy statues stand clustered in vacant lots with their paint fading [...]

The 10 Wackiest Drive-Thrus in America

Don Deane — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:58:43 +0000

Ever since the Grand National Bank of St. Louis, Missouri opened the first drive-up window teller (deposits only!) way back in 1930, drive-thrus have become a symbol of modern American convenience.

Today, of course, fast food restaurants lay claim to the majority of drive-thrus and most of us use them on a regular basis. (Who actually goes into a McDonald’s these days?) But you might be surprised to learn that burgers and fries aren’t the only thing you can order from the comfort of your car.

Why America Is Obese: We Drive, Don't Walk

Ken Hayes — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:54:23 +0000

One of the things that hit me recently was the fact that everybody is so afraid to walk anywhere. Why?

A few weeks ago, I went to a friends house about 1 mile away from my own house. We were going to have drinks, so I figured I would walk so I didn't have to worry about driving

New Burger King Fries Are Better, Now Make My Top 5 Fries List

Ken Hayes — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:13:24 +0000

I'll have to admit that I'm pretty well versed in fast food chain's french fries. I've been doing a great job in the last few months eating healthier, and now I rarely eat fast food. However, I just had to try the new fries at Burger King. I'll have to say they are definitely better tasting than their old recipe.