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East Bay food

The California town that's a fast food test kitchen mecca

New Cantina Chicken menu items were a hit during a test run at a Taco Bell in Bakersfield.

The Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco offered a more substantial and flavorful experience than traditional Taco Bell items. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Silicon Valley food

New Chick-fil-A proposed for Walnut Creek shopping center

Chick-fil-A plans to open in a Walnut Creek strip mall without a drive-thru, focusing on dine-in and take-out services.

Some neighbors support Chick-fil-A to attract more customers, while others oppose due to traffic concerns and Chick-fil-A's controversies. [ more ]

Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism

Left-wing politics

Trump blew $200 on fast food after attending NYPD officer's funeral: report

Former President Trump spent $200 on fast food after attending a slain officer's funeral.

Criticism arose over Trump's perceived support for January 6 defendants despite attending police officer's funeral. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

With fewer options, South L.A. braces for bigger bills at fast-food restaurants

40% of South L.A. residents live in a food desert without access to supermarkets, relying on fast food for daily nutrition.

Fast-food chains in the area plan price hikes of 4% to 5% to offset increased labor costs due to a minimum wage boost. [ more ]

Daily News

2 months ago

Taco Bell's new Cantina Chicken Menu will arrive March 21

Taco Bell introducing Cantina Chicken Menu on March 21 for loyalty members early access

Menu includes five items like tacos, burritos, and bowls at varying prices [ more ]

Daily News

2 months ago

Here's what you get when you order Chizza, KFC's chicken/pizza mashup

Chizza is a chicken filet with pizza toppings like marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Chizza was first introduced in the Philippines in 2015 before spreading to other parts of the world and recently arrived in U.S. KFC restaurants. [ more ]

Daily News

2 months ago

McDonald's announces anime dining experience in West Hollywood

McDonald's launches WcDonald's promotion based on fictional chain

The promotion includes digital manga, anime shorts, special dining experience [ more ]

Daily News

What's new in fast food this week

McDonald's has brought back the Double Big Mac with four beef patties.

El Pollo Loco has brought back its Shredded Chicken Crunchy Taco. [ more ]

Daily News

Dave's Hot Chicken makes a surprising addition to its menu

Dave's Hot Chicken is temporarily offering cauliflower sliders and bites on their menu.

Customers can choose from seven levels of heat for the spices on the cauliflower sliders. [ more ]

www.npr.org

US news

Chick-fil-A will begin using some antibiotics in its chicken again

Chick-fil-A will use some antibiotics in its chicken, not those considered important to human medicine

Chick-fil-A does not use fillers, artificial preservatives or hormones in its chicken. [ more ]

NYC food

Bon Appetit

NYC food

Chipotle Founder's New Robot-Run Restaurant Wants to Revolutionize Lunch. Is the Food Good Enough?

Kernel is a plant-based restaurant founded by Chipotle's Steve Ells that uses robotics to prepare meals.

The restaurant aims to provide a fast and efficient dining experience while offering healthier, plant-based options. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

NYC food

These chicken burgers could spark the next fried chicken sandwich craze

Ace Burger and Macho Burger are two restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley that specialize in Chinese-style chicken burgers.

The Chinese chicken burger is a popular fast food item in China, reminiscent of the chicken sandwiches at Popeye's and McDonald's. [ more ]

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99% Invisible

Design

The White Castle System of Eating Houses - 99% Invisible

White Castle invented the first fast-food restaurant and the burger emerged as their signature dish in the early 1900s.

The success of White Castle was due to the influx of laborers in Wichita, Kansas who were looking for a fast and cheap meal. [ more ]

New York Post

Health

Drop that burger - how pregnant women can harm their baby by eating fast food

Eating ultra-processed and fast foods during pregnancy puts the fetus at a greater health risk

Chemicals called phthalates commonly found in fast food wrappers and gloves can enter a pregnant mother's bloodstream and pose risks to the fetus [ more ]

New York Post

Health

Plant-based food seems healthy but may not be the diet savior you think: study

Plant-based fast food options are not necessarily healthier than traditional meat-based meals.

Plant-based meals often contain less protein and sodium, and more carbohydrates and sugar compared to meaty meals. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Child labor at Oakland, Tracy and Newark fast food restaurants draws fines

The U.S. Department of Labor fined and ordered back-pay to be given to a Popeyes franchise owner for child labor violations at three restaurants in the Oakland region.

The franchise owner hired children as young as 13 and violated child labor laws by having minors work longer and later than allowed. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Food & drink

Eggslut, London E20

Eggslut, a deluxe egg sandwich chain, has opened multiple locations in London despite controversy over its name.

The brand is part of a trend of casual breakfast dining options taking over traditional greasy spoon cafes. [ more ]

Frenchly

France politics

Le Weekend, 1/26/24: Have the French, Those Chic Gourmands, Fallen for Fast Food? - Frenchly

France is experiencing a boom in fast food establishments, with the number of fast food joints increasing from 44,000 in late 2019 to 52,500 in 2023.

The rise in fast food consumption is driven by the popularity of food delivery services, particularly among 18-24 year olds. [ more ]

Time Out London

London food

Popeyes is opening two new London restaurants this week

Popeyes, the Louisiana fried chicken restaurant chain, is rapidly expanding across the UK

The fast food chain currently has 38 locations and plans to open 30 more restaurants in the near future [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Abren el mas nuevo In-N-Out Burger en el Valle, junto a la Highway 99 en Madera

In-N-Out Burger opened a new restaurant in Madera, California.

The restaurant features a drive-thru, indoor seating, and a covered patio. [ more ]

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