March 7 is the first Friday of Lent — and many Catholics across America will be abstaining from eating meat this Friday and all Fridays through April 18, which is Good Friday this year. Plenty of fast-food restaurant chains are capitalizing on this, offering fish sandwiches throughout the Lenten season. Here are some of the best fast-food fish sandwiches … Read more
Burger King is extending the Christmas spirit through the end of the year. The fast-food chain is giving away free chicken sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers after Christmas as part of their “31 Days of Deals” promotion. Royal Perks rewards members just need to made a purchase of $1 or more. Bloomberg via Getty Images On … Read more
The meat monarch has rewarded his loyal subjects. Burger King announced that it is returning cult favorite BK Melt sandwiches to menus — only for a limited time, however, starting next week. The three sandwiches, made with two Whopper Jr. patties each and smothered between sauce-slathered toasted bread, come in three flavors: a mushroom and … Read more
They’re not McLovin’ it. McDonald’s fans are ribbing the restaurant chain after learning what a McRib is actually made of. Hint: It’s not a “rib.” McDonald’s fans have been shocked to learn that the sandwich doesn’t actually contain rib meat. McDonalds The sandwich features a seasoned slab of pork, for sure — but uses a … Read more
Subway has swapped sandwiches for streetwear with its first merchandise range. The fast food chain launched T-shirts, sweatshirts and a tote bag inspired by fan favorites from its menu. The garments are an ode to the Meatball Marinara Sub and Chipotle Southwest Sauce, while the bag pays tribute to the “Baked Fresh Daily” slogan. The … Read more
Tis’ the McSeason. McDonald’s has announced the return of the McRib on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for a limited time only at participating locations — with a unique twist for 2024. The news comes as the fast food giant could certainly use a boost — in the past few weeks, the brand has taken a beating over a … Read more
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but Wawa is starting the holiday early. Quick-stop chain Wawa, mainly located on the East Coast, has a very dedicated fanbase, and one of its limited-time sandwiches has an even bigger cult following — including celebrities like “Monsters” actor Evan Peters and retired NFL star Jason Kelce and his … Read more
Grilled cheese, chicken and turkey rule the sandwich category, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 general population Americans revealed their favorite sandwiches, how preferences vary and even some secret sandwich hacks. According to the results, Americans’ favorite sandwiches are: Grilled cheese (42%), chicken (40%), turkey (30%) ham (27%) tuna (24%), egg (21%), … Read more
Subway was hit with a lawsuit on Monday claiming the restaurant chain “materially overstates” the amount of meat in visual ads for sandwiches. The suit took aim at photos in Subway advertisements, alleging the chain “falsely advertises” how much meat the steak and cheese sandwich has on it. This is especially concerning, the complaint said, … Read more
Everything is in a pickle. Jimmy John’s has revealed its latest menu item that pickle lovers everywhere are sure to be relishing over. On Oct. 24, the restaurant announced the Picklewich, an innovation that combines their signature sandwiches with their fan-favorite Jimmy Pickles. On Oct. 24, Jimmy John’s announced the Picklewich. Jimmy Johns As the … Read more
These delis are bringing the “sub” to the Subway Series. While New Yorkers salivate over the prospect both local baseball teams could face off in an all-Gotham World Series, local eateries are slinging hometown “heroes” — sandwich specials sliced in their honor. Benateri’s Italian deli in College Point, just a few miles from Citi Field and … Read more
The US took that Big Mac to go. A UK favorite is winging its way to the US: After making a splash across the pond, the highly-anticipated chicken Big Mac will debut in the US — including at select outlets in NYC — for a limited time beginning October 10. “With the introduction of the … Read more
Nobody wants to hear your sog story. Eating a sandwich? Amazing. Eating a soggy sandwich? Kind of the worst — and yet it happens so often. That’s because too many of us don’t know how to make a sandwich correctly — it’s all about the build, says former fine dining chef Trever Kunk of Boston, who spoke … Read more
Forget everything you know about sandwiches. A surprising new ranking turns sub science on its head — with the top picks in each of the fifty states often far from expected. The annual hoagie hoedown, published by user review website Yelp, once again delivers an unusual crop of customer favorites, giving the brush-off to many … Read more
This nosh requires more “bread” than most. As if the Big Apple didn’t have enough ritzy repastes of late, creative Japanese cocktail bar Sip & Guzzle is getting in on this gastronomic gold rush by selling a $150 beef sandwich that’s served on a golden platter. Dubbed the “Royale with Cheese,” the souped-up sammie was … Read more
Who came up with this jawn? In Philadelphia and environs, sandwiches have been given an iconic name reserved mostly for metro-area munchers: the hoagie. Residents of the City of Brotherly Love have coined one of America’s most famed regional cold cut sando synonyms — all apologies to the various homes of the grinder, the hero, the … Read more
Bird is the word. Tongues are clucking over a tasty new survey determining the favorite fast food chicken sandwiches in the country — with one reigning supreme above all others. Plucky researchers at Coupon Bird consulted 2,000 bird gobbling Americans to learn more about their quick service poultry preferences, breaking the results down by state. … Read more
Is it Frankenbrine’s monster? As if salted cucumbers weren’t already having a moment: Gherkin-istas all over the US are traveling to a New York deli to try a sandwich that’s literally “in a pickle.” “It has been pickle mania,” Anthony Fiorito, the owner of Seven Brothers Gourmet in Oceanside, Long Island, which sells around 250 … Read more
They were busy making a “grinder.” Booty calls? A hungry customer nearly lost their lunch after going out for sandwiches and discovering that the employee on duty was out making whoopie, according to a shocking Reddit thread. A hungry customer nearly lost their lunch after going out for sandwiches and discovering that the employee on … Read more
The wife of Brisbane Broncos legend Corey Parker has revealed the gross act the former National Rugby League star did on their wedding night. The 42-year-old Parker was a veteran of 347 NRL matches all for the Brisbane Broncos as well as 19 State of Origin games for Queensland and 13 Tests for Australia. Post-career, … Read more