We were in Vienna last month. I wouldn't let them go in, but my boys looked through the window to see if the menu had any unusual items. There was a window poster that identified a rotation of "local" sandwiches for June with weekly turnover. I believe we were a week too late for the schnitzelburger.

I believe I have seen them in New Brunswick as well.

Yes. Pity of them to discontinue them.

^

Frog burgers????

And lowest price in the world as well. ^

McD's food after 10 days video: check it out!

10 days

I now want to go to India to eat at McDonalds there. I have to eat something called a "Veg Pizza McPuff". And "McCurry".

Taro pie is back in Lahaina. First came to the Islands via Asia in 2005. http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar...511150343.html

McD's HQ is right near me; I should check to see if there are any new 'healthy' options. Would love a McCurry!


Happily it is open 24/7, so I can always have the option if I'm drunk or someone has cravings. :)


Aloha kaukau!

Aloha BiziBB!

A McCurry sounds good right about now!

McDonalds Germany, which according to a guy who works in their German HQ is the national franchise that has the most "special burgers" promotions per year of any country McDonalds is active in worldwide, currently has a "Shrimp Lemon" burger and a burger called the "Beef Sizialiana".

The Shrimp Lemon includes a battered shrimp patty on an herb bun with salad and a special lemon-garlic sauce.

The Beef Siziliana has a beef patty with black olives and sun-dried tomatoes worked into the patty on a Ciabatta bun with salad and onions.

Pictures here: http://mcdonalds.de/html.php?&nt=Produkte

Haven't tried them yet, but I hear the Shrimp Lemon is actually pretty tasty.

YES! I ate that. It was goooood.

I always love to try the "local" foods through a McDonald's lens, especially since in many countries, everything at McDonald's is considered American food, down to the McAloo Tikka. I think McDonald's didn't do this when they first started expanding internationally, although I went to a McDonald's in Tokyo in 1985, and they had the Filet-o-Fish on the breakfast menu. :)

My favorite so far was probably the McPavlova, which I got in Wellington, NZ in 2000. Very creditable: fresh-tasting crunchy meringue with soft-serve ice cream and a nice tangy passionfruit sauce.

NZ has so many fresh options and great dairy so McD needs to keep up.

Just don't get into an Aussie v Kiwi Pavlova debate. ;)

McDonald's Big (four-0) Mac
 

The publicity seems to be ratcheting up about the Big Mac's middle-age celebration (:eek:) in the US, particularly in it PA birthplace.
I can't recall home long the chain has been here - maybe 35-40 years?

:-:Happy 40th Birthday, Big Macca!:-:

I would guess I could count the number I've had in the past year or two on one hand or one finger. It's strictly 3AM snackfood on the way home. :D

As the Australian McD HQ is a walk away from my home, I suppose I'll wish it a happy birthday - as I walk or drive past. :p



Do you know anyone who made their fortune from big Macs?

Ray Kroc for one...........

Steve Jobs probably qualifies as well... :)

LOL :D:D

A family friend owns an investment company that has more than 20 McDonalds in it's portfolio...certainly doing pretty well financially. The Big Mac really is quite the money-maker! :)

I think the Big Mac has gotten smaller over the years. I hope the trend towards being more health conscious keeps up although some of their items are not at healthy as they make out at least it is a step in the right direction. I prefer Burger King (Hungry Jacks in OZ) but my dietician has forbidden all fast food! Looks like Maccas is three years older than me! Does that make me middle aged?

Little known Big Mac factoid:

Before inventing the Internet, Albert (Al) A. Gore Jr., then a Junior at Harvard University, yearned for a new late-night munchie that could be made with items readily available in his mini-fridge at Dunster House. A mere cheeseburger was boring so he tinkered with ingredients, added an extra all-beef patty, and separated the two with a slice of wonder bread between the top and bottom hamburger bun. With lettuce, cheese, pickles and onion his creation, which he dubbed the "Big Al", was almost complete, but ketchup wasn't quite cutting the mustard. He needed something to "kick it up a notch." His roommate, future actor and then vegetarian Tommy Lee Jones, suggested he try one of his salad dressings. The addition of russian dressing proved to be just the condiment the "Big Al" needed and soon it was a hit at all the Harvard dorm parties.

Unbeknownst to poor Al, a fellow student from Uniontown, PA, developed a fondness for the "Big Al" and when he returned home that summer of '67 longed for the two all-beef patties and special sauce creation. He went to the new hamburger joint in town, McDonald's, and approached the franchise owner Jim Delligatti with his idea to add the "Big Al" to the menu. Jim struck a deal with the youth, offering him free burgers for life if he kept the origin of the recipe to himself. Jim had the local bakery create a unique club style bun and, so as not to be accused of copying the burger made famous at Harvard by Gore, added toasted sesame seeds to the crown and named his creation the "Big Mac."

To this day Al Gore Jr. doesn't receive proper credit for the Internet, Big Mac, or for coining the phrase "kick it up a notch!"

Read the full story here.

Sorry but this is all tongue in cheek no? Seriously......

Seriously....tongue-in-cheek! :p

The timeline, however, is correct. Al Gore was @ Harvard in 1967 and Jim Delligatti did indeed introduce the Big Mac at his Uniontown, PA McDonald's franchise in the same year. The rest of the story is all speculation on my part.

While I'm on the subject, does anyone remember the advertising campaign which celebrated the 20 year anniverasry of the Big Mac? I'll give you a hint. It involved a singing moon and a piano. I found the original on Google/YouTube. Enjoy! :D

Three family friends were laid off from machinist jobs in the mid-70's. They bought a McD franchise together and each made a nice living. One eventually bought out the others and now owns 6 franchises - he is retired and is not directlyinvolved anymore except for cashing his checks!

Jim Delligati, the guy who supposedly invented the heart attack on a bun, lived in my neighborhood for quite some time. Had tennis courts and all on his property. Maybe 5 years ago, moved out. I never really knew him or the family, but yeah, I guess I do know someone who made their fortune from Big Macs.

Bingo! I knew it would only be a matter of time before we found a tenuous link to a FTer. :D

And, there apparently is/was a new ad for the Singapore market using Mac Tonight...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOlLIP9-vlQ

I think the big mac has remained constant in size. What has changed is that the American appetites has grown.

A big Mac is two all-beef patties. The McDonald standard patty is 1.6 ounces (1/10th of a pound). Two of those totaling 3.2 ounces, with cheees, all the fixins, and the triple-decker bun probably seemed like quite the big sandwich 40 years ago. But it's less meat than a quarter-pounder, whopper, or Wendy's single, all weighing in at 4 ounces. And in this day and age of Double Whoppers, Triple Stacks, and In-n-Out 4x4's, it's understandable why the poor little Big Mac seems to have shrunk.

(all weights are pre-cooking)

there was some guy in the supersized doc that has only been eating bigmacs for dinner for the last 30 years. this may explain why he i still looks thin in the film. they aske him why he only eats them and he says: " i just like their taste" have you ever tried anything else? "Nope".

Mcdonalds coffee-pretty good!
 

I seldom(almost never)stop at McDonalds but did today as I was out running errands.
Had coffee and a breakfast burrito.Burritto was edible-but nothing i would seek out.
The coffee on the other hand was very good.Strong but not bitter or burned,very fresh and hot.
If I was on the road and wanted a coffee I would not hesitate to stop at Mcdonalds if no better choices(and IMO starbucks is not a better option)were available.

Agreed. Not sure if its the same nationwide, but in New England its Newman's Own/Green Mountain coffee (from Vermont). About $0.50 cheaper than Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts, and much better than DD and just about Starbuck's level.

I believe McDonald's is taking aim at Starbuck's and has made serious efforts to market their coffee as a premium product.

I have been hearing from so many people how good McD's coffee is in comparison to Starbucks coffee. My problem is that I am a coffee snob and have always been so devoted to my precious Starbucks but now I think I may have to at least give the coffee at McD's a try. :D

McD coffee is the best!
 

I have long known that McDonalds coffee is one of the best since they changed to their Premium Blend. It is not overly strong, bitter or burnt like many other premium coffees such as Starbucks or Seattles Best. And the flavor is pretty consistent throughout the USA. Dunkin Donuts is pretty good but I think McD has great coffee.
I'm not in to any of the specialty coffees and I just like it with a little cream and splenda. No half-caf or latte or iced or mocha or anything I consider weird.
The disclaimer: not everyone likes the same thing. If you like Starbucks or other coffees then by all means go for it.

Does anyone know the approximate date that it changed? Or if it was introduced everywhere at the same time?

I haven't had any in over a year. I know it had changed when I last tried it, but it still tastes to me like tobacco. I'm not a fan. I'd be willing to try it again, but I never stop at McD's for food, so would have to make a special stop.

I've had McD's coffee twice since they changed to the "Premium Roast" thing a couple of years ago. Both times I've not been able to complete the cup, even with lots of cream. It's tasted burnt and overstrong to me... and I like my coffee on the strong side.

Has McD's made this change again recently??

MD Coffee
 

Last time I had a coffee at McDonalds, it was boiling hot and tasted surely not like coffee.
You'll find more and more decent coffee shops in the US so I really don't know why I would buy coffee from a fast food place. :D

mcdonald's actually isn't that bad, coffee-wise. and for some reason, i still get cravings for their breakfast. nothing better when waking with a hangover.