Slashfoodhttp://www.slashfood.comSlashfoodhttp://www.slashfood.com/media/feedlogo.gifSlashfoodhttp://www.slashfood.comen-usCopyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Wendy's Fries vs. McDonald's Fries: Taste Testhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/wendys-fries-vs-mcdonalds-fries-taste-test/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/wendys-fries-vs-mcdonalds-fries-taste-test/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/wendys-fries-vs-mcdonalds-fries-taste-test/#commentsFiled under: ,

Wendy's Fries vs. McDonald's FriesPhoto: Erik R. Trinidad


The Wendy's vs. McDonald's french fry war is heating up. You've probably read the latest pronouncement: "In a national taste test, consumers said Wendy's fries taste better than McDonald's. When asked which they thought taste better after sampling both, 56% of participants chose Wendy's Natural-Cut Fries with Sea Salt. Only 39% preferred the taste of McDonald's."

Go ahead; be skeptical. That info comes straight from Wendy's website -- it's a part of their new ad campaign to topple McDonald's long-running reign as "America's Favorite Fries (McDonald's trademark phrase, by the way). And although that claim is on the pompous side, it's not without clout -- enough people have raved about them over the decades that McDonald's very identity is synonymous with those fried spuds. While some may disagree with their claims, there's no denying that McDonald's fries have set the standard that others in the fast-food industry aim for. Burger King has been trying to dethrone the Golden Arches for years, once even claiming victory after their own taste-test survey.

Wendy's claims their nationwide French fry survey was conducted by an independent research firm in eight American cities. However, there's some question about whether their resulting data is skewed -- it's their marketing campaign, after all.

We figured it was time for an unbiased review:

The Claims (From Their Websites): Wendy's latest fries are "made from 100% Russet potatoes and sliced 'natural-style' with the skin on for additional texture and taste, then cooked in proprietary oil that has 0 grams trans fat per serving. They are finished with a dusting of natural sea salt to further enhance the flavor." (Medium size: 420 calories.)

McDonald's "World Famous Fries" are "golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Made with quality potatoes and cooked in our canola oil blend for zero grams of trans fat per serving." (Medium size: 380 calories.)

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]]>mcdonalds friestaste testTasteTestwendys friesErik R. TrinidadWed, 20 Apr 2011 11:00:00 ESTMcDonald's to Hire 50,000 in One Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/07/mcdonalds-to-hire-50-000-in-one-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/07/mcdonalds-to-hire-50-000-in-one-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/07/mcdonalds-to-hire-50-000-in-one-day/#commentsFiled under: ,

McDonald's national hiring day, April 19 2011Photo: Scott Olson / Getty Images


For millions who have ever faced unemployment, or even the prospect of losing their job, it's the thought that lingers as the last-resort fallback option in the back of your mind, inspiring as much dread as comfort: You could always work at McDonald's.

But before you send out your next batch of resumes, McDonald's wants you to know two things: One, working under the Golden Arches isn't all about flipping burgers. And two, the company is hiring--big time.

As Nation's Restaurant News reports, Mickey D's is looking to take its own big bite out of the nation's stubborn unemployment rate. The company has announced a one-day hiring bonanza: 50,000 new employees on April 19, or what it has declared "National Hiring Day."

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]]>McDonaldsMcDonalds National Hiring DayJason BestThu, 07 Apr 2011 15:00:00 ESTHappy Meal Toys to Be Banned in NYC?http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/06/happy-meal-toys-to-be-banned-in-nyc/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/06/happy-meal-toys-to-be-banned-in-nyc/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/06/happy-meal-toys-to-be-banned-in-nyc/#commentsFiled under: ,

McDonald's happy meal toyPhoto: David Paul Morris / Getty Images


Yes, the nuggets taste fine, but let's face it: Most kids beg their parents for Happy Meals because they regard fast-food drive-throughs as drive-by toy stores. The city of San Francisco has already banned toys in fast-food meals, and now it looks as though New York City may follow suit.

Councilman Leroy Comrie, a coucilman from Queens, said "Prohibiting fast food restaurants from giving out toys with highly unhealthy meals will reduce the allure of such establishments for children while hopefully incentivizing the fast food industry to provide their customers with healthier and more nutritious options," reports the New York Post.

It's not just Happy Meals that are being targeted: Comrie's bill would prohibit any restaurants from giving out kid-targeted trinkets with meals that have more than 500 calories, 600 milligrams of sodium and 35 percent of calories from fat, excluding nuts, seeds and nut butters.

Think those tiny meals don't pack a caloric punch? Check out the data compiled by Comrie's office: McDonald's Happy Meal contains 1,090 calories, Burger King's Kid's Meal contains 1,460 calories, Wendy's kid's portion meal contains 1,080 calories and KFC's Kid Meal contains 680 calories.

Toy or not, those numbers are no fun at all.

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]]>happy mealhappy meal toysmcDonaldsSlashfood EditorWed, 06 Apr 2011 13:00:00 ESTQdoba Mexican Grill Mini Street Tacos Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/22/qdoba-mexican-grill-mini-street-tacos-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/22/qdoba-mexican-grill-mini-street-tacos-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/22/qdoba-mexican-grill-mini-street-tacos-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Photo: Erik R. Trinidad for AOL


It's ironic that perhaps a decade ago, "street meat" sidewalk food was frowned upon by uppity gourmands, because these days, it's all the rage. Food trucks and sidewalk cart vendors are now the go-to spot to get good, inexpensive meals, and the fervor over these portable eateries has spawned the Vendy Awards and food truck rivalries in different American cities. Restaurants, including fast food chains, have embraced the trend: Last year Taco Bell introduced street-inspired "Cantina Tacos," and now Qdoba Mexican Grill has jumped on the urban bandwagon with their Mini Street Tacos. Here's how they rate:

The Claims: An order of Mini Street Tacos is a "light meal, heavy on authentic flavors" consisting of "three snack-sized soft corn tortilla tacos with your choice of pulled pork or shredded beef, finished with diced red onion and fresh cilantro." Completing the combo is lime wedge for a squeeze of citrus, plus a small side of ancho chile baked beans.

The Price: $4.99 for the combo (480-510 calories). (Prices may vary at participating locations.)

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]]>featuredQdobaQdoba mini street tacosErik R. TrinidadTue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 ESTTaco Bell's New Pacific Shrimp Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/18/taco-bells-new-pacific-shrimp-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/18/taco-bells-new-pacific-shrimp-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/18/taco-bells-new-pacific-shrimp-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Taco Bell Pacific Shrimp BurritoPhoto: Erik R. Trinidad


As the "Fish Fridays" of Lent continue, the folks at Taco Bell want remind all the observant omnivores out there that fish isn't the only game in town -- shrimp is fair game, too. And as we all know from "Forrest Gump," shrimp can be prepared in many ways -- you can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, or sauté it. Taco Bell has jumped on the proverbial shrimp boat, and now offers the Pacific Shrimp Taco and Burrito. Here's how they rate:

The Claims: Both the Pacific Shrimp Taco and Pacific Shrimp Burrito are made with soft flour tortillas, and start with "six succulent shrimp, marinated in spices, crisp shredded lettuce, creamy avocado ranch, [and] fiesta salsa." The tortilla of the burrito is larger, allowing for two additional ingredients: a shredded three-cheese blend and crispy red tortilla strips.

The Price: $3.29 for the taco (170 calories); $4.29 for the burrito (460 calories). (Prices may vary at participating locations.)


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]]>taco belltaco bell pacific shrimpErik R. TrinidadFri, 18 Mar 2011 16:00:00 ESTWendy's Menu: Premium Fish Fillet Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/11/wendys-premium-fish-fillet-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/11/wendys-premium-fish-fillet-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/11/wendys-premium-fish-fillet-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Wendy's Premium Fish Fillet SandwichPhoto: Erik R. Trinidad


It's that time of year again, the 40-day Christian season of Lent, a time when fast food restaurants ramp up their seafood menu selections to capitalize on religious dogma -- hell, even KFC plays up their Fish Snacker. The rules of the season mandate that no meat is to be eaten on Fridays -- vegetarians need not change their eating habits -- but to the observant carnivorous fast foodie, this usually means replacing those burgers and fries with fish and chips. Wendy's heeds this call, and has jumped back on the bandwagon this year, offering a Premium Fish Fillet sandwich to fill this religious niche. Here's how it rates:

The Claims: Wendy's Premium Fish Fillet is 100% North Pacific cod breaded with panko crumbs, served in a bun with a leaf of lettuce and tartar sauce (500 calories). A slice of American cheese is optional (for an additional 40 calories).

The Price: $3.99 for the sandwich, plus an extra 30 cents if you want cheese. Add their natural-cut fries to make it a "fish 'n chips" combo with a drink for $5.99. (Prices may vary at participating locations.)

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]]>fishwendysErik R. TrinidadFri, 11 Mar 2011 13:00:00 ESTSonic's Menu: New Hot Dogs Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/07/sonics-new-hot-dogs-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/07/sonics-new-hot-dogs-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/07/sonics-new-hot-dogs-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Sonic's Premium toppings hot dogsPhoto: Erik R. Trinidad


Nathan's and Wienerschnitzel have dominated the fast food chain hot dog arena for years, but now Sonic, America's Drive-In, has stepped up their game with the introduction of four new premium hot dogs -- and you don't even have to leave your car for them. Here's how they rate:

The Claims: The frankfurters in Sonic's new lineup all start with a grilled, all-beef hot dog inside a "soft, warm bakery bun," and are each differentiated by their fixings: the All-American Dog has ketchup, mustard, relish, and chopped raw onions (386 calories); the Chili Cheese Coney is topped with chili and shredded cheddar cheese (420 calories); the New York Dog has spicy mustard, grilled onions, and sauerkraut (352 calories); and the Chicago Dog is topped with a pickle spear, relish, tomatoes, hot peppers, chopped raw onions, celery salt, and mustard, with poppy seeds on the bun (435 calories).

The Price: Each hot dog sells for the introductory price of $1.99, at participating locations.

Read our review after the jump.

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]]>Sonicsonic drive-inSonic hot dogsErik R. TrinidadMon, 07 Mar 2011 11:00:00 ESTDomino's Pizza: New Chicken Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/04/dominos-pizza-chicken-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/04/dominos-pizza-chicken-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/04/dominos-pizza-chicken-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Now that folks at Domino's Pizza are finished revamping their pizza recipe, they've turned their attention to their chicken offerings, introducing new Boneless Chicken (basically nuggets), and a reboot of their Chicken Wings. Here's how they rate:

The Claims: Domino's new Boneless Chicken is "lightly breaded with savory herbs, made with 100% white breast meat." The revamped wings are "now tastier than ever. Sauced with your choice of Hot, New Sweet Mango Habanero or BBQ Sauce." The Boneless Chicken can be "customized" with those same three sauces for dipping, in addition to the standards, Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing.

The Price: Boneless Chicken comes in 8-, 14-, or 40-piece combos, at $6.99 (410 calories), $10.99 (710 calories), or $29.99 (2030 calories), respectively. The new wings also come in eight, fourteen, or forty, for the same prices. (580-680 calories, 1010-1200 calories, 2890-3420 calories, respectively.)

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]]>chickendominosfast foodErik R. TrinidadFri, 04 Mar 2011 14:00:00 ESTChick-fil-A's 'FryDay' Waffle Fries Giveawayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/03/chick-fil-as-fryday-waffle-fries-giveaway/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/03/chick-fil-as-fryday-waffle-fries-giveaway/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/03/chick-fil-as-fryday-waffle-fries-giveaway/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Heinz is rolling out a new ketchup container to replace their ubiquitous little packets, and Chick-fil-A is celebrating the new "Dip & Squeeze" ketchup by offering free waffle fries to customers tomorrow from 2-4 p.m. During the two-hour window, it's "Free FryDay:" All you have to do is ask for a Heinz Dip & Squeeze ketchup at the counter and they'll hand over a medium waffle fries to go with it.

But while the free fries are nice, we're way more excited about this ketchup innovation: We can't believe it's taken a ketchup company so long to make a ketchup container that you can dip your fries into. It may be a small luxury, but we'll take it.

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]]>Chick-fil-ADip Squeeze ketchupHeinzwaffle friesSlashfood EditorThu, 03 Mar 2011 16:00:00 ESTArby's Menu: Angus Three Cheese & Bacon Sandwich Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/03/arbys-menu-angus-cheese-bacon-sandwich/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/03/arbys-menu-angus-cheese-bacon-sandwich/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/03/arbys-menu-angus-cheese-bacon-sandwich/#commentsFiled under: ,

Arby's Menu Angus Three Cheese and Bacon sandwichPhoto: Erik R. Trinidad

Arby's is known for their roast beef sandwiches, and now, like other chains before them, they are jumping on the Angus beef bandwagon -- that breed of cattle whose name has become associated with leaner, tastier, and higher-quality meat. This is good news for the carnivores out there, especially since the Angus beef is sliced and piled into a sandwich with bacon and three types of cheese. Here's how Arby's new Angus Three Cheese & Bacon sandwich rates:

The Claims: The Angus Three Cheese & Bacon sandwich contains USDA Choice Black Angus beef, slow-roasted with a rub of garlic and onions, sliced fresh in the store, and piled onto an Italian roll. The roast beef is draped with slices of Swiss cheese, and topped with shredded cheddar, a Parmesan peppercorn ranch sauce, and thick-cut, pepper-spiced bacon. (660 calories sans condiments)

The Price: $4.99.

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]]>arbysfast foodErik R. TrinidadThu, 03 Mar 2011 14:30:00 ESTDunkin' Donuts New Big 'N Toasty Sandwich Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/28/dunkin-donuts-big-n-toasty-sandwich-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/28/dunkin-donuts-big-n-toasty-sandwich-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/28/dunkin-donuts-big-n-toasty-sandwich-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Dunkin Donuts new breakfast sandwich, Big and ToastyPhoto: Sarah De Heer, AOL


This morning, Dunkin' Donuts introduced their biggest breakfast sandwich yet: The Big 'N Toasty. According to John Costello, Chief Global Customer and Marketing Officer at Dunkin' Brands, the Big 'N Toasty Breakfast Sandwich is targeted at those who need more than a bowl of cereal in the morning. "At Dunkin' Donuts, we realize that people on-the-go at times crave heartier foods to start their day," he says. "With the Big 'N Toasty Breakfast Sandwich, Dunkin' Donuts can satisfy even the biggest appetites with a fulfilling, portable breakfast at an affordable price," he said. Here's how it rates:

The Claims: The Big "N Toasty Breakfast Sandwich features two peppered fried eggs, four slices of cherrywood smoked bacon and a slice of American cheese, all packed between two thick slices of Texas toast -- the first sandwich to feature this thick-sliced bread.

The Price: $3.29 (prices may vary depending on location.)

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]]>breakfastbreakfast sandwichesdunkin donutsfast foodSlashfood EditorMon, 28 Feb 2011 13:00:00 ESTA New Fast-Food Comic Book from the Makers of 'Super Size Me'http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/25/a-new-fast-food-comic-book-from-the-makers-of-super-size-me/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/25/a-new-fast-food-comic-book-from-the-makers-of-super-size-me/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/25/a-new-fast-food-comic-book-from-the-makers-of-super-size-me/#commentsFiled under: ,

Supersized comic bookPhoto: Amazon.com

Hold the mayo. Hold the fries. Maybe hold everything. The guys who scared the hell out of us fast-food fans with the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me are at it again. But don't wait up Sunday night to see if any Academy Awards are headed their way -- MTV's SplashPage reports that Supersized: Strange Tales from a Fast-Food Culture is a comic book this time. Director Morgan Spurlock and writer Jeremy Barlow penned the book, which hits shelves on March 9.

What can you expect from a fast-food comic book? Well-known graphic artists such as Lukas Ketner, Tony Millionaire and Ron English provide the illustrations, which at times are not so comic at all. The pages hold some original tales and also a few repeats spun out from Spurlock's movie. To kill time until then, why not queue up Super Size Me on Netflix. Or if you haven't seen them already, Fast Food Nation and Food, Inc. But don't expect to ever eat chicken again, much less fast food.

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]]>featuredMorgan SpurlockSuper Size MeSupersizedBill SertlFri, 25 Feb 2011 14:00:00 ESTSubway Overtakes McDonald's for Fast-Food Crownhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/24/subway-overtakes-mcdonalds-for-fast-food-crown/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/24/subway-overtakes-mcdonalds-for-fast-food-crown/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/24/subway-overtakes-mcdonalds-for-fast-food-crown/#commentsFiled under: ,

subway sandwichPhoto: s.yume, Flickr


Someone should give Jared a bonus: Thanks in part to the success of his high-profile ad campaign, there are now 33,000 Subway restaurants in the U.S. That's more locations than McDonald's, and Entrepreneur has a list of the smart business moves that helped the sub shop topple the Golden Arches. Are you a sandwich fan, or do you stick with burgers? Spill it in the comments.

Get the whole story at Entrepreneur.com.

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]]>featuredMcDonaldsSubwaySlashfood EditorThu, 24 Feb 2011 15:30:00 ESTFor Domino's Pizza, Chicken is the Next Big Thinghttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/23/for-dominos-pizza-chicken-is-the-next-big-thing/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/23/for-dominos-pizza-chicken-is-the-next-big-thing/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/23/for-dominos-pizza-chicken-is-the-next-big-thing/#commentsFiled under: ,

Domino's chicken wingsPhoto: Domino's Pizza

By now you're probably all familiar with Domino's "Pizza Turnaround" commercials. The documentary-style ads bend over backwards to convince consumers that yes, the company knows their pizza wasn't great, but things have changed. Evidently Domino's feels they've made thier point, so they're turning their attention to a new frontier: chicken. A new ad campaign launches next week, featuring a chicken chef named Tate and a new line of boneless chicken and chicken wings, reports Nation's Restaurant News.

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]]>chicken wingsDominos chicken wingsDominos PizzaJessie CacciolaWed, 23 Feb 2011 14:00:00 ESTU.S. Troops Finally Get Pizza Hut Back in Afghanistanhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/22/u-s-troops-get-fast-food-back-on-the-field-in-afghanistan/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/22/u-s-troops-get-fast-food-back-on-the-field-in-afghanistan/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/22/u-s-troops-get-fast-food-back-on-the-field-in-afghanistan/#commentsFiled under: ,

pizza hutPhoto: Javier Aroche, Flickr

Hoping for a quick end to the war in Afghanistan? Well, when you look at how long it took the military to reopen a Pizza Hut at a base near Kabul, you might have to rethink your definition of "quick."

As Slashfood reported way back in September, the current commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus, decided to lift the fast-food ban on coalition bases that had been implemented by his famously no-nonsense predecessor, Gen. Stanley McChrystal. According to the Wall Street Journal, McChrystal viewed fast food as an "unnecessary luxury," and he told senior officers that he "didn't want to be the first American general to tell a grieving mother that her son died delivering frozen pizza."

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]]>McCrystalPetraeusPizza HutU.S. troopsJason BestTue, 22 Feb 2011 14:00:00 ESTA Ban on Fast-Food Lawsuits Passes a Hurdle in Minnesotahttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/22/a-ban-on-fast-food-lawsuits-passes-a-hurdle-in-minnesota/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/22/a-ban-on-fast-food-lawsuits-passes-a-hurdle-in-minnesota/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/22/a-ban-on-fast-food-lawsuits-passes-a-hurdle-in-minnesota/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Okay, you can still blame Ronald McDonald if you're overweight. But it's going to be harder to take him to court. At least in Minnesota, where a House committee has just ok'd the Cheeseburger Bill -- the first such statute in the nation. The debate over the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act-the bill's official name-was spirited, with most House members voting along party lines, reports The Pioneer Press.

How you feel about it might depend on your views on whether individuals should be able to sue tobacco companies or not. (In all fairness, cheeseburgers might be addictively good, but they're not really addictive, and, as far as we know, no fast-food execs ever lied to the U.S. Congress about the number of calories in a Big Mac.) The bill still has to pass the full House and the Minnesota Senate to become law. So pig out at the Mall of America food court while there's still time to place the staff under citizen's arrest. And call your lawyer if your salad dressing didn't come on the side as requested.

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]]>Cheeseburger BillFast-food lawsuitMinnesota politicsBill SertlTue, 22 Feb 2011 13:00:00 ESTThe Pros and Cons of Papa John's Heart Shaped Pizzahttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/14/the-pros-and-cons-of-papa-johns-heart-shaped-pizza/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/14/the-pros-and-cons-of-papa-johns-heart-shaped-pizza/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/14/the-pros-and-cons-of-papa-johns-heart-shaped-pizza/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day as your own best friend or with your significant other, Papa John's Pizza is offering lovers a thin-crust heart-shaped pizza for quick take-out. (Maybe you've got better things to do than eat.) After ordering a pie for lunch, we found a handful of pros and cons to ordering this pizza for what's considered a pretty special occasion.

Lovers, you'll have to decide for yourself.

Pros:
1. Papa John's is the only national pizza chain offering a heart-shaped pizza.
2. The shape makes it easy to fold over and convert into a calzone.
3. Clean-up? Not a problem.
4. It's way cheaper than an actual restaurant meal. (This can also be a con.)
5. You can spice things up with the pepperoncino that's included with your pie.

The cons after the jump ...

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]]>heart+shaped+pizzaheart+shaped+pizza+papa+johnsheartshapedpizzaheartshapedpizzapapajohnspapa johnspapa+johns+heartpapa+johns+heart+pizzapapa+johns+heart+shaped+pizzaPapaJohnspapajohnsheartpapajohnsheartpizzapapajohnsheartshapedpizzapizzaSlashfood EditorMon, 14 Feb 2011 17:00:00 ESTOprah Chef and Former McDonald's Execs Launch Lyfe Kitchenhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/10/oprah-chef-and-former-mcdonalds-execs-launch-lyfe-kitchen/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/10/oprah-chef-and-former-mcdonalds-execs-launch-lyfe-kitchen/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/10/oprah-chef-and-former-mcdonalds-execs-launch-lyfe-kitchen/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Photo: Lyfe Kitchen

Our ears pricked up when we heard Paul Shapiro, senior director of the factory farming campaign for The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) say he'd actually be excited to eat at new quick-serve concept Lyfe Kitchen. After all, most fast-food joints aren't exactly known as bulwarks of humanely raised beef, pork or chicken.

Lyfe Kitchen (Lyfe stands for "Love Your Food Everyday") seemingly has a lot going for it. At its helm are two former McDonald's executives, including Mike Roberts, former president and chief operations officer of the fast-food chain. Art Smith, Oprah Winfrey's former personal chef, and chef Tal Ronnen, both known for making healthy food taste good, are in the development kitchen.

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]]>fast-foodfeaturedHSUSLyfe KitchenMcDonaldsOprahClare Leschin-HoarThu, 10 Feb 2011 14:00:00 ESTWendy's Asiago Ranch Chicken Club Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/09/wendys-asiago-ranch-chicken-club-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/09/wendys-asiago-ranch-chicken-club-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/09/wendys-asiago-ranch-chicken-club-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Wendy's Asiago Ranch Chicken ClubPhoto: Erik R. Trinidad


Wendy's has quite a reputation to maintain when it announces a new menu item. They have to not only live up to their current marketing slogan, "You know when it's real," by using the freshest ingredients that a national mega-chain can be supplied, but they must also strive to sustain their "recipe of quality" -- a formula which has earned them top honors in Zagat's Fast Food Survey for the past two years. Enter the new Asiago Ranch Chicken Club, the self-proclaimed "bold new take on chicken that's anything but boring." Here's how it rates:

The Claims: The Asiago Ranch Chicken Club sandwich comes in three variations of chicken -- Grilled, Homestyle, or Spicy - each topped with strips of applewood-smoked bacon, a slice of Asiago cheese, ranch dressing, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes. (470-660 calories, depending on the style of chicken)

The Price: $5.19 each. (Manhattan, NY; prices may vary depending on location.)

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]]>wendysErik R. TrinidadWed, 09 Feb 2011 11:00:00 ESTTaco Bell's Quad Steak Burrito and Quesadilla Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/08/taco-bells-quad-steak-burrito-and-quesadilla-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/08/taco-bells-quad-steak-burrito-and-quesadilla-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/08/taco-bells-quad-steak-burrito-and-quesadilla-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Taco Bell's Quad Steak BurritoPhoto: Erik R. Trinidad


A few weeks ago, the nation found out about a California class-action lawsuit against Taco Bell, in which it was alleged that the Mexican-inspired fast food empire was serving a "meat mixture" containing less than 35 percent meat. In response, Taco Bell fought back with a very public statement (and full-page ads). Additionally, they rolled out the Quad Steak Burrito (and Quad Steak Quesadilla) to showcase the fact that they do, in fact, serve real USDA Select beef. Here's how they rate:

The Claims: The Quad Steak Burrito is a burrito with four times the amount of steak pieces than the Steak Burrito Supreme, all wrapped in a flour tortilla filled with seasoned rice, "fire-roasted" salsa, reduced-fat sour cream and cheddar cheese. Its quesadilla counterpart has the same ingredients -- with four times the amount of beef than a Steak Quesadilla -- although it's flatter and not as filling as the burrito. (Both contain 610-660 calories, according to a menu poster.)

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