Ina Garten reveals her favorite fast food is In-N-Out, a burger chain she appreciates for its simplicity and quality, and also praises Shake Shack's chick'n sandwich, highlighting her love for accessible, delicious fast food despite her gourmet reputation.
A 57-year-old man from Michigan stopped for his weekly burger night at Chatterbox Bar & Grill and ended up winning a $200,000 lottery prize after thinking he had only won $4. He matched 10 of the 20 Club Keno numbers, and with a "Kicker" bonus, his prize doubled. The man plans to use the winnings to pay bills, buy a house, and save for retirement, and the Michigan Lottery contributes proceeds from ticket sales to the Michigan School Aid Fund.
McDonald's has brought back the Double Big Mac, featuring four beef patties, for a limited time, offering a meatier and more indulgent version of the classic Big Mac. With 780 calories, it provides a heartier option but also raises concerns about its impact on health. Priced at around $1.50 more than the original, the burger aims to cater to the demand for larger, high-quality burgers, reflecting the trend of ever-bigger fast food offerings.
McDonald's is bringing back the Double Big Mac, featuring four beef patties instead of the usual two, for a limited time nationwide, as part of an overhaul of its core burger offerings. The move comes as customers are seeking bigger burgers, and the chain aims to offer a larger burger at a superior value. This reintroduction follows previous variations of the Big Mac, such as the Grand Mac and the Mac Jr, and reflects McDonald's response to customer preferences and market trends.
The Cincinnati Enquirer is hosting a competition to find Cincinnati's favorite burger. The bracket-style competition includes 32 burger joints nominated by social media followers and Enquirer staff. Each round will be open for 24 hours, with the final matchup taking place on September 1st. Participants are encouraged to vote based on their burger experiences or personal criteria.
A new burger restaurant called In-I-Nout has opened in Mexico, drawing comparisons to the popular U.S.-based chain In-N-Out Burger. The restaurant serves grilled topped burgers and fries, and even uses a red tray like its American counterpart. In-N-Out Burger has expressed displeasure with the copycat and is reportedly pursuing legal action. In-N-Out Burger, founded in 1948, has expanded its footprint across the western half of the United States and plans to open locations in Tennessee by 2026.
A new study from Food Research International reveals that in a blind taste test, the animal-like protein burger was preferred over the 100% beef burger. The study analyzed sensory drivers and barriers to liking four burger patties, including two plant-based options, one hybrid meat-mushroom, and one 100% beef burger. Despite the growing popularity of plant-based protein products, overall sensory appreciation remains low.
A Philadelphia burger bar is offering a $700 cheeseburger called the "Gold Standard" which includes 8 ounces of Japanese wagyu beef, aged Irish cheddar, caviar, black truffle, and lobster flambeed in cognac, all topped with edible 24-karat gold. The burger also comes with fries and a 1-ounce pour of Louis XIII Cognac, which costs $5,000 per bottle. Some critics argue that no burger should cost $700, but the restaurant offers a cheaper "smash" burger during happy hour for under $3.