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Hamburger University in China Now Accepting Applications
Jeff Neumann · 03/30/10 06:43AMFor a Limited Time Only: The Chicken McNecklace
Jon Martin · 03/29/10 11:34AMAs the obesity rate in our country climbs, so does our hunger for McNugget. It was only a matter of time before someone realized that the best way to eat a chicken nugget was from a necklace.
Academics Blame Jesus for Super-sizing America
Jeff Neumann · 03/23/10 05:46AMThe Power of Preservatives
Remy Stern · 03/19/10 05:55PMFor a limited time: Shamrock Shakes!
Rachel Simpson · 03/17/10 11:04AMFrance Recoils in Horror at McDonald's Approximation of Fancy Pastry
Maureen O'Connor · 03/02/10 01:08AMIndia's Fast Food Involves Flinging Bread at High Speeds
Mike Byhoff · 03/01/10 01:30PMLady McDonald, Burger at Your Breast
Daniel Barnum-Swett · 02/26/10 11:45AMThe sole indicator of this silent woman's corporate ties is her ketchup and mustard ensemble. Her existence and back-story—her relation to Ronald and her placement in fast food mythology—are, like so many Japanese imports, shrouded in mystery.
2010: The Year Without an Original Super Bowl Commercial
Mike Byhoff · 02/08/10 10:35AMMcDonald's Is Still Evil, But Also Now Petty
Ravi Somaiya · 01/27/10 07:40AMMcDonald's Is Not the Savior of Hip Hop
Hamilton Nolan · 01/12/10 05:23PMcityfile · 12/16/09 06:44PM
• The week in reviews: Sam Sifton of the Times takes on two Jeffrey Chodorow spots this week, giving one star to Tanuki Tavern and none to Ed's Chowder House; the Post's Steve Cuozzo heads to Casa Lever and is reasonably happy; Time Out's Jay Cheshes gives three stars to Tipsy Parson; the New Yorker's Shauna Lyon hits up Permanent Brunch; and Gael Greene weighs in on OBAO.
• Shake Shack is taking over the world. Outposts in Miami, Kuwait, the Upper East Side, Nolita, and the theater district are all in the works. [NYT]
• Year-end lists: Bloomberg's Ryan Sutton shares his 10 favorite new NYC eateries; and GQ's Alan Richman lists the 10 best new restaurants in America.
• Pink Tea Cup devotees are hoping to raise $100K to save it from doom. [NYT]
• Everything you ever wanted to know about VIP hostesses at clubs. [NYO]
• Your next Big Mac will come with free wireless Internet access. [AP]
Famished America Dreams of Purchasing Biscuit
Hamilton Nolan · 12/11/09 03:53PMMcDonald's Gets 'Sleek' New Look, Food Still Terrible
Adrian Chen · 11/18/09 11:45PMcityfile · 11/18/09 06:05PM
• The critics: Sam Sifton of the Times surveys the new Oceana and isn't overwhelmed, giving it two stars; the Post's Steve Cuozzo is pretty pleased with A Voce and hands it three stars out of four; Time Out's Jay Cheshes bestows three out of five stars on Travertine; and Gael Greene heads to Jeffrey Chodorow's Tanuki Tavern and is surprised to find she actually kinda likes it.
• The fanciest McDonald's in America is now open in Midtown. [AP, WPIX]
• Marcus Samuelsson will cook at White House later this month. [Eater]
• Openings/closings: Café Gitane's WV outpost has opened; cream puff spot Beard Papa has closed; and fro-yo chain Red Mango seems to be in trouble.
• In addition to his son, JGV is now employing his daughter, too. [NYT]
• David Waltuck has parted ways with Macao Trading Co. [NYT]
• Zach Braff is a restaurateur on the side, apparently. [GS]
Utah Authorities Nab McRappin' Teens
Hamilton Nolan · 10/30/09 03:23PMYes You Were Tortured and Forced Into Prostitution, But at Least You Don't Have to Go to Work
Hamilton Nolan · 10/27/09 03:50PMEating & Drinking: Monday Edition
cityfile · 10/05/09 05:17PM• The new edition of the Michelin Guide is out and five spots earn a coveted three stars: Per Se, Masa, Le Bernardin, Jean Georges, and Daniel. [GS]
• Café Boulud reopens this Wednesday following a month-long refresh. [TONY]
• A roundup of restaurants opening in the next week or so. [TONY]
• Carnival, the amusement park/nightclub owned by (and located above) Bowlmor Lanes, soft opened this weekend. The grand opening this coming weekend will be hosted by none other than Paris Hilton. [NYP]
• A look back at Gourmet, which is shutting down after 68 years. [Gawker]
• Another sign o' the times: McDonald's is opening inside the Louvre. [NYDN]