McDonald’s rules out beef patties as source of E. coli outbreak

McDonald’s rules out beef patties as source of E. coli outbreak

McDonald’s on Sunday ruled out beef patties as a source of the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, which has killed at least one person and sickened nearly 75 others. “We remain very confident that any contaminated product related to this outbreak has been removed from our supply chain and is out of … Read more

Opinion | Why North American diners are great and Hong Kong’s copies don’t fly

Opinion | Why North American diners are great and Hong Kong’s copies don’t fly

I just came back from visiting friends and family in Toronto. Canada’s largest city might be a cultural hub and the country’s financial capital, but it is not particularly interested in fine dining. In general, Canadians are just not that fancy. Because I spent most of my formative years there, this is kind of my … Read more

In-N-Out Burger issues cease-and-desist to small California eatery

In-N-Out Burger issues cease-and-desist to small California eatery

A small California eatery poked fun at a popular fast food chain that issued a cease-and-desist order over two trademarked items they argued the sports bar copied.  Fairplay Sports Bar celebrated National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, mocking the legal notice they received from In-N-Out Burger ordering them to cease all use of two of … Read more

Restaurant Review: A Brooklyn Gas Station with Serious Grub

Restaurant Review: A Brooklyn Gas Station with Serious Grub

The food at Blue Hour is made with high-quality ingredients and a considerable amount of care. The star of the show is undoubtedly the Cwunch Wap Supweme, with its spiced beef and assorted taco-ish fillings—diced tomato, iceberg lettuce, shredded cheese, homemade queso, sour cream—layered above and below a crisp tostada round, then wrapped up inside … Read more

Traditional Sunday roast is starting to lose it’s charm

Traditional Sunday roast is starting to lose it’s charm

The classic Sunday lunch is undergoing a transformation, with millions now favouring alternative menu options such as steak, fish and chips, and even lasagne. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that 46% are now more likely to select something other than a roast when dining out on a Sunday, while 27% believe the traditional roast … Read more

From fast food to construction, employers turn more and more to temporary foreign workers

From fast food to construction, employers turn more and more to temporary foreign workers

Businesses’ demand for temporary foreign workers has surged across the country in recent years, with employers given the green light to hire more than double the people through the federal program last year as they did five years ago. The program is designed to provide short-term relief to employers as a last resort, but has … Read more

McDonald’s fans divided over new menu items including ‘confusing’ McFlurry

McDonald’s fans divided over new menu items including ‘confusing’ McFlurry

Starting from next week, McDonald’s is bringing three yummy new items to its menu and the welcome return of some much-loved classics. As summer continues to spring more surprises on us, a lot of people are opting for outdoor meals and treats. When it comes to cooling down in the warmer season, McDonald’s and its … Read more

Opinion | I just want a plain old burger. Is that too much to ask? No one requested double patties, smash burgers or eggs sunny side up

Opinion | I just want a plain old burger. Is that too much to ask? No one requested double patties, smash burgers or eggs sunny side up

Sometimes you just want a plain, simple hamburger. However, the arms race that chefs and restaurant marketing teams conjure often goes quite over the top. We all know what a basic burger should be – a reliable beef patty between nice, pillowy buns. Toppings are where you can go posh or extravagant, from gourmet cheese … Read more