McDonald's Egg McMuffin

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Benihana--You Knew This--Sucks

The greatest shame of my life is that my siblings--raised on the stove of a Mexican mami--loves crappy food. The eldest son of the Arellano clan has covered food for the Weekly for more than six years, knows all the great joints in Orange County--but they prefer Papa John's. I urge them to visit Ruf ... More >>

Starbucks Doing Cheap Breakfast Combos?

"Starbucks Launches Cheaper Coffee-and-Food Combos" the article in Reuters was titled, and with it, I saw two words I'd never thought I'd see in the same sentence with the name "Starbucks": Cheaper and Food Combos.  But that's exactly what they're doing. Why? Well, I.T.E.S (it's the economy stupi ... More >>

CNN Reports That Fast-Food Chains Are "Going After Sit-Down Diner Dollars"

The headline speaks for itself.  CLICK HERE if you'd like to read the article.But I know what you want to know.  Who's planning to serve what?Since we're all busy people, I'll bullet point it for you:- Burger King:  Thicker burgers, ribs, and kebabs.- Jack in the Box: Miniature sirloi ... More >>

Top Ten Healthy Fast-Food Chains

Although I posted last week about doom-mongering health-related news, such as the fact that the higher the number of fast-food outlets in your neighborhood, the more likely you are to have a stroke, and, my personal favorite, the revelation that one drink a day is apparently a death sentence for wom ... More >>

[This Hole-In-the-Wall Life] Don't Pity the Foual at Cham-Ya in Anaheim

Although I posted last week about doom-mongering health-related news, such as the fact that the higher the number of fast-food outlets in your neighborhood, the more likely you are to have a stroke, and, my personal favorite, the revelation that one drink a day is apparently a death sentence for wom ... More >>

Prague

Kafka and Disney

My Kind of Town

Fabulous, glamorous La Habra!

Sexual Heaving

Old flames, penis sheaths and Apaches lifting my dress

Burrito Korner

[Hole in the Wall] Liquor, breakfast burritos and sandwiches: What more could you want from Qwik Korner?

Eat Here, Not There: Sausage Muffins

Flickr user mhaithacaBut the cheese isn't even melted on this McDonald's sandwich! Meh!​The Golden Arches. Even those who profess to hate it fall prey to their addictive breakfasts. The Deluxe Breakfast, the Egg McMuffin, and the most evil, habit-forming nemesis of all, the Sausage McMuffin with E ... More >>

How Disgusting is McDonald's Jalapeño Cheddar McChicken Sandwich?

​Before you dismiss me as a corporate-hating elitist...well, maybe I'm the former, for sure. But I do not reflexively hate McDonald's. I still maintain their ham Egg McMuffin is one of the great fast-food creations, one that spurs me to eat four in a sitting, while their small apple pies, gooey an ... More >>

Carl's Jr. Does Handmade Biscuits. Really?

Dave Lieberman​It's a rare occasion when we link to Fast Food Maven around here, but I was intrigued by the recent article post handmade biscuits at Carl's Jr.After all, everything in a fast-food chain comes preportioned and pre-dumbed-down so that anyone can do it, right? Creativity and individua ... More >>

Taco Bell Introduces the "First Meal," AKA Breakfast

Taco BellThe Crunch Wrap.​Years back, Taco Bell started offering a Fourth Meal, but in reality, it was only the Third Meal, because it had yet to introduce a First Meal. . . . Wait, who's on second?     Anyway, the Irvine-based chain is now rolling out that First Meal, better known ... More >>