No wonder we can’t make ends meat. A beefy batch of data has revealed some charred truths about the astronomical prices we’re paying for a burger, fries and a drink across the United States these days, as rampant inflation continues to impact all aspects of American daily life. And while New Yorkers might think they’ve … Read more
It’s Friday — and it’s fry day. For the uninitiated, today, July 12 is National French Fry Day, meaning you’ll be able to score some serious deals on the salty treats at your favorite fast food franchise. The annual event previously occurred on July 13 every year, but it now falls on the second Friday … Read more
An engaged couple ran into quite the issue just hours before they tied the knot — but one restaurant came to the rescue. Immie Teed and Josh Titmouth were set to get married in Exmouth, England, when the unthinkable happened to them. The caterer for their 110-guest wedding came down with E. coli and couldn’t get out of bed — … Read more
If you’ve ever thought that fast food fries are the biggest rip-off due to stingy portion sizes, this might just confirm your suspicions. A sneaky photo snapped by a customer at a Queensland KFC shows a sign that tells workers exactly how to stiff us on the fries. Prepare to feel supremely scammed… The sneaky maneuvers to give you … Read more
This summer’s “It” meal might just be the new “girl dinner.” Comprised of chic cult classics — a Caesar salad, order of french fries and dirty martini — the holy trinity of summer noshing has taken the internet, and local eateries, by storm. The trifecta, dubbed a “NYC happy meal,” has been touted by a bevy of … Read more
A meal of champions apparently doesn’t feature french fries. The 15,000 athletes at the Paris Olympics will forego the deep-fried delicacy in what has been hailed as the largest restaurant in the world: a former electrical power plant that has been converted into a dining hall, spanning 700 feet in the center of the Olympic … Read more
Every Friday is now FRY-day! Wendy’s is declaring Friday, April 19, the best FRYday yet — which is why the fast-food chain is making this Friday the first of many for fans to get free fries. Customers can get any size French fries for free with any purchase every Friday through the end of the … Read more
The customer nose best. McDonald’s restaurants in the Netherlands have debuted a revolutionary way to turn consumers onto their iconic burgers and fries — by launching the “world’s first billboard” that smells like their food. “This is the first time that a billboard has been used to diffuse the McDonald’s scent,” Golden Arches reps described in … Read more
Keep McWishing. Chef Mike Haracz, known as @chefmikeharacz on TikTok, has become known on the platform for revealing the fast food chain’s biggest secrets, and this time, he’s dishing on what the corporation showcased at this week’s McDonald’s Worldwide Convention in Barcelona, Spain. Specifically, Haracz revealed the McDonald’s menu items Americans will never get the chance … Read more
Potato chips are technically made of vegetables — and soon they could be considered healthy-ish, too. Everything we know about spuds and the scrumptious snacks they yield could change after breakthrough food science findings published in the journal The Plant Cell, revealing the healthiest, most cost-effective and low-waste methods for storing and consuming starchy produce. … Read more
Workers aren’t lovin’ it. A McDonald’s burger slinger recently grabbed the internet’s attention by sharing an efficient tactic that ensures customers of the Golden Arches receive fresh french fries, every single time — a move that makes employees furious. “If you go to McDonald’s and ask for no salt on your fries just to get … Read more
McDonald’s is giving customers a new reason to enjoy Fry-days. The fast food chain launched “Free Fries Friday,” giving away an order of free medium fries every Friday — for the rest of the year, at least. Customers with their eyes on the fries can snag their free side starting this Friday, Oct. 27 and … Read more
Here’s why they (can’t) put a ring on it. Former McDonald’s corporate chef Mike Haracz has revealed why the famous fast-food chain doesn’t have onion rings on their menu — and the answer might surprise you. “McDonald’s is the most profitable when it is the most efficient, and that efficiency in scale,” he explained in … Read more
In Heinz sight, McDonald’s ketchup hits different. A former executive chef for McDonald’s took to TikTok to give customers a little insight into why they’re “lovin’ it” so much. There’s been some speculation among fast-food lovers that the chain puts honey in their ketchup since it tastes different — and some would argue better — … Read more
Don’t waste your bread on this sandwich. Hoping to help fast-food lovers save a buck of two, an ex-McDonald’s chef is spilling the secret sauce as to why purchasing the joint’s famed Big Mac burger is nothing more than a big ripoff. “Don’t order a Big Mac, you should be ordering this every time,” began former Golden Arches … Read more
He’s sharing his nuggets of wisdom. Although most fast-food lovers would argue that a tasty bite from McDonald’s is a treat at any hour, the burger behemoth’s former corporate chef is virally warning happy meal munchers against patronizing the restaurant during its mid-morning transition. “Why is 10:30 the worst time to go to McDonald’s?,” said chef Mike Haracz, … Read more
A viral TikTok video is revealing how you can make an order of French fries easier to eat while sitting in a car if you request the side be shoveled into a cup. Internet personality Tommy Winkler, of Lombard, Illinois, who also goes by the nickname “The Food Guy” and shares videos on his many restaurant adventures, … Read more
You want fries with that? The answer my dudes is a resounding, all caps YES, as there is perhaps no single comfort food more celebrated than the french fry; a humble marriage of starch and fat, crunch and salt. Not even the revelation that eating fried potatoes increases anxiety and depression can dissuade us. Ever … Read more
You’re going to need to fry your best to resist this deal. Thursday, July 13, is National French Fry Day, and in honor of the glorious holiday, McDonald’s is giving out free french fries of any size, The Post can confirm. The crispy, golden treat will be available across the country at participating locations exclusively … Read more
Now this is fry-tening. A new study from Chinese researchers found fried potato consumption — namely, french fries — is linked with a 12% increased risk of anxiety and a 7% heightened risk of depression, with young men affected the most. Published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research team … Read more