The McPoutine and 24 Other Foreign McDonald’s Menu Items We Need Stateside, STAT

March 14, 2013 // 8:00 am

People tend to get mad when any U.S.-based food news source covers menu items from other countries, but here’s the thing: it’s not that we’re trying to be irrelevant to you. It’s just that everywhere else has better stuff.

Take McDonald’s for instance. For most healthy, red-blooded Americans, the…

The Yolk-Free McMuffin: McDonald’s ‘Egg White Delight’ Out April 22

March 14, 2013 // 6:00 am

Good news for the health conscious Mickey D fans out there, starting April 22, McDonalds will roll out Egg White Delights nationwide.

This yolk-free alternative was tested in Atlanta and Austin locations back in November. Essentially, the lighter version of the popular Egg McMuffin, Egg White Delights contain egg…

The Foodie Avengers: What Superheroes Would Look Like If Big Companies Sponsored Them

March 12, 2013 // 6:00 am

In a world where you can’t even enjoy a YouTube video anymore without having to watch at least five seconds of an advertisement, an Italian art director shows us his vision of a world where our favorite superheroes are sponsored and branded.

Roberto Vergati Santos’ idea is not that…

Bell, Bone, Boot and Ball — Turns Out McDonald’s Weird McNugget Shapes Have Actual Names

March 1, 2013 // 1:09 pm

All right so we’ve all been referring to that one McNugget as the “boot” for years now, but who would have guessed that’s what the suits over at MD HQ actually call it? I’m guessing “oversized foot cast” just didn’t have quite the same zing.

I like to think…

Burger King’s Twitter Account Got Hacked — Best President’s Day Morning, Ever

February 18, 2013 // 12:25 pm

For everyone who’s been sleeping in on this glorious holiday morning, here’s what you missed. Around 9 AM Pacific Time, hacker group Anonymous found its way into the Burger King twitter account. And then Burger King got sold to McDonald’s, hired a group of super-ratchets as its PR…

The Harlem Shake Hits McDonald’s, Madness Ensues [VIDEO]

February 12, 2013 // 12:27 pm

Some call the Harlem Shake the next Gangnam Style, some call it a rehash of the early 2000′s dance of the same name, but whatever it is, it’s getting a lot of attention on YouTube.

So as these videos keep popping up, of course a group of dudes…

McDonald’s Testing Table Service with Actual Forks & Knives

February 6, 2013 // 2:13 pm

If you order a Big Mac, Grand Angus or Chicken Deluxe meal at the McDonald’s in Warilla, Australia between 5pm – 8pm on  a Monday or Tuesday, you’ll have the option of having your food served to you on china. We’re talking actual forks and knives accompanying your Mickey D’s…

McDonald’s Testing After Midnight ‘Munchies Menu’

February 1, 2013 // 1:24 pm

It’s not quite like Jack In the Box’s all-day breakfast, but it’s encouraging. After past experiments with after-midnight breakfast, McDonald’s will be testing another after-midnight menu that includes not only breakfast menu items, but the lunch/dinner items as well.

Participating Mcdonald’s in Rockford Ill., will be running a test…