McDonald’s Taiwan Rolls Out New Rice McWraps

April 23, 2013 // 11:49 am

McDonald’s Taiwan recently tweaked the classic McWrap and added some local flavor into the mix. The new “Rice McWrap” features rice from nearby Tainan, a city in southern Taiwan, mixed with either chicken or beef, sauce and vegetables. The texture of the rice has a tender, “al dente-like…

The McDonald’s Car French Fry Holder, For Conscientious Commuters

April 18, 2013 // 4:18 pm

In today’s “This is Why I’m Broke” news, McDonald’s Japan is now offering a nifty little branded “potato holder” which allows guests to enjoy their always fresh McDonald’s fries while driving, without endangering the lives of everyone around them. At least, not too much.

Resembling the chain’s iconic…

The Quintessential Guide to Fast Food + Wine Pairings

April 15, 2013 // 1:32 pm

Which pairs better with a plate of Panda Express Orange Chicken: a Gewürztraminer or a Rhone Valley Rosé?

Different people will tell you different things. The Gewürz is perfect for bringing out the natural spice of the orange sauce, while the Rosé marries swimmingly with citrus. And while an…

The McDonald’s Parody Ad That Likened Loving Big Macs to Suffering from Depression

April 13, 2013 // 7:00 am

Tell me about the first time you ever went to McDonald’s. Do you remember who was there with you? Do you remember how it made you feel?

According to at least one McDonald’s ad which recently ran in Boston, the answer for some people is probably “f*cking depressed.” The…

This Gorgeous, Glass-Paneled Landmark Is Actually a McDonald’s

April 4, 2013 // 2:14 pm

My guess is this is where they put all the McDonald’s cashiers with Bachelor’s degrees. I mean, all those years of schooling have got to count for something right?

Believe it or not, this super fancy Louvre-esque building is actually one of McDonald’s newest franchise locations in…

McDonald’s Japan Is Giving Away Free Shampoo with Breakfast

March 29, 2013 // 3:53 pm

The next time you’re a hardworking Japanese businessman taking a break from your marathon workweek to grab some breakfast from Mickey D’s, rest assured knowing the Golden Arches have totally got you covered. No longer will you or your coworkers have to suffer the lingering stench of your 72-hour…

Hack: Here’s How to Get A 100% Fresh Egg at McDonald’s, None of That Egg Patty Sh*t

March 25, 2013 // 2:50 pm

Among the many curious things McDonald’s serves up, those rubbery “mystery” egg patties found in between their breakfast sandwiches are one of them. Both the texture and appearance are unappetizing and there’s nothing like a square-shaped slop of protein to make your stomach lurch. Luckily,  Serious Eats‘ J. Kenji…

McDonald’s Chicken McWraps Join Permanent Menu

March 21, 2013 // 5:17 pm

Chicken McWraps are now a permanent item on the McDonald’s menu and will come in three varieties: Chicken & Bacon, Sweet Chili Chicken and Chicken & Ranch. The new sandwich wraps will feature the same flour tortillas and chicken already used for McDonald’s snack wraps (introduced in 2006) but two…