restaurants
Best and worst restaurants from all over the world, featuring some of our favorite or worst dishes and desserts.
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In this society full of oligopolies and monopolistic competitions, McDonald’s has been able to successfully hold its place in the monopolistic structure for over 50 years, meaning they are the only company to sell their own product dominating the market without any substitutes. Their ongoing corporation continues to grow and flourish with additions to their menu such as the McCafé menu, as well as their all day breakfast. Although McDonald's is widely known now, there was a time in history when people had yet to hear its name. In 1948, “The Airdrome,” a food stand, underwent a major transformation, resulting in the creation of McDonald's in San Bernardino, California. Brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald remodeled their father Patrick McDonald's food stand, “The Airdrome,” changing its name and simplifying its menu into a fast food model. As McDonald’s began receiving attention, Ray Kroc, a milkshake machine salesman, was able to take over an equity of McDonald's and create its worldwide monopolistic reputation. One of the many things that differentiates McDonald’s fast food restaurant from others is their branding, allowing people to be influenced by what they advertise, such as their Big Mac, Ronald McDonald, which is a kid-friendly character, and most importantly, their Happy Meal. Although there are restaurants who have a character, such as Wendy's with its red head girl and Burger King with its Crown and King, they can’t compete where they don’t compare. These restaurants constantly fail in beating McDonald's branding tactics. Another thing that differentiates McDonald's from the others is their innovative choices, such as creating never before seen products such as the McGriddle and the Happy Meal, appealing to a lot of their customers and allowing for more exposure of their products.
By Mariama Jawara8 years ago in Feast
Best Burger Joints in Boston
Almost everyone loves a good burger every now and then — hell, I do. I love burgers. Nothing satisfies my insane cravings more than a burger. But not just any burger, a real, authentic burger where juices drip down my chin. OK, a bit too much, but honestly, those are the best kinds. And I know the best places for a great burger.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Feast
Industry1332
From the ends of the Bushwick area to Ridgewood Queens, Industry1332 is a small hipster brunch place that is unique for its karaoke, happy hour, and their brunch dishes. Their tavern theme blends in with the modern artwork outside as well as inside the building. Along with the wonderful food, Industry1332 has a lot to offer considering it is one of the only restaurants in the area.
By The Kind Quill8 years ago in Feast
SnowFox
Way down by Madison Square Park across from the Shake Shack there’s a small make your own ramen spot called SnowFox. I heard good things about this place and after all the chatter I figured I’d go see it for myself. From the design of the place to the food and service, SnowFox has gotten really good traffic which made me wonder why it has taken me so long to try this place out. SnowFox is next to McDonald’s and Chop’t salad place which means it’s fairly easy to find. With a hunger for something to eat I was excited and ready to begin this experience.
By The Kind Quill8 years ago in Feast
What Restaurants Really Don't Want You to Know!
This is what restaurants really don't want you to know. Is your Pizza Cutter really clean? The last thing you want to think about when you walk into a restaurant is what's going on back in the kitchen. Trust me, you're better off not knowing!
By Pamela k Conoly8 years ago in Feast
The Best Burger My Bucks Can Buy!!!
I am a bachelor. What does that have to do with a story about food? Well, my friend, read on and you shall see. Other than the presence of a wife, there is a distinct difference between how a bachelor dines and how a married man dines. The married guy and his wife share the dining duties. They tend to cook for each other or they may just choose to dine out. Either way, each one depends on the other. The bachelor only has one option-himself. If he chooses not to cook, he starves. He has to find a way to eat. And THIS is where my story comes in.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Feast
A Visit to Walter's Coffee in Istanbul, the World's First Breaking Bad-Themed Cafe
Breaking Bad addicts, get ready to enter the Heisenberg universe! But not in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In Istanbul, Turkey! YES, you heard right! There's a cafe called Walter's Coffee in Turkey that's 99% pure Breaking Bad, yo!
By Busra Bayram8 years ago in Feast
Double Quarter Pounder, Plain
Everyone has that one food that they crave in a ganja fog. The desire to run to McDonald's at 2 AM for a Double Quarter Pounder with cheese—plain—to silence your aching stomach and screaming brain is too much. It’s cold, really fucking cold. You pile on socks under the warm fuzzy moccasins mom got you for Hanukkah and the sweatshirt you basically never take off because it’s too cozy and covers your knuckles perfectly. Last to go on are the warm flannel pajama pants: you know, the ones with the pastel penguins skiing down your legs? Yeah, those. Tiptoeing through the house to the door where the keys hang is the easy part. You grab your ancient car keys, and turn the door knob. It squeaks just a bit and the fear of waking up your mom with barking dogs send a shiver throughout your slightly sweating body. You shimmy out the door, closing it ever so gently, then breathe a huge sigh of relief.
By Emma Bukovsky8 years ago in Feast
Best Southern Restaurant Chains
The South is one of those rare American regions that's known for having jawdroppingly amazing, super-mouthwatering food. Unfortunately, it's also known for having food that's so decadent, it'll kill you if you eat too much of it.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Feast
Barista Says He's Not Afraid of Starbucks
With Wittenberg University getting a second Starbucks location inside Thomas library, it’s set in stone that Springfield will have at least four of the coffee shops in town by this time next year. While this news may be exciting to fans of the company—especially to those college students who couldn’t get their Starbucks fix while away at school—it could mean death for small, local shops in the area.
By Destiny Smith8 years ago in Feast
Just Grubbin Series: The Spicy Belly
**The JG team of Lauren, Mo, and our newest blogger/social media director Ant aka "Young Thumbs" made the trip to Manayunk to indulge in one of Philadelphia's newest dining hot spots. Here's Mo's recap of our night and experience.**
By Just Grubbin8 years ago in Feast
