rolling new food laboratory inventions for american chain restaurants thread

this is important

omg POTATO PRO

important question about the nacho fries: do they have flour on them? this is why i hate bk's fries. my gluten intolerance (sorry i know) has a side effect of me having the aftertaste of eating dirt shortly after i consume wheat products and i HATE when that taste intrudes on my post-fry glow

i hate when i go to a diner or somewhere cheap and their fries are coated with whatever they coat cheap fries with now. why did someone think that was a great idea? unless people just love crunchy coated fries and i'm in the minority. maybe an onion ring lover came up with them.

speaking as someone that gleefully eats lots of crap food without discrimination.....people gleefully eat lots of crap food without hesitation or discrimination

i love how matter-of-fact potato pro is how challenging it is to, and i quote, "identify and separate crop from clod, stones and foreign objects including wood, plastic, glass, bone, rubber, metal and more."

potato amateurs might get squeamish about that - "oh geez, ANOTHER bone?" - but not potato PROS

this is a new frontier for us really - we've never really gotten into new inventions for the food laboratory itself. the possibilities loom.

maura i don't think they're 100% ok, although there's apparently less wheat in their batter than whatever "tapioca dextrin" is: " “French Fries: Potatoes, canola oil, modified corn starch, rice flour, salt, tapioca dextrin, wheat flour, sodium phosphate, baking soda, guar gum, xanthan gum, dextrose. Cooked in canola oil (dimethylpolysiloxane (antifoaming agent), TBHQ).”

Woodstock Pizza in Isla Vista (near Santa Barbara, Cal) has a Banh Mizza pie. https://woodstocksiv.com/

NEW! BANH MIZZA
Sesame ginger sauce, grilled chicken, julienned carrots, red onions. Topped with fresh cilantro, a sesame ginger sauce drizzle, and a Sriracha Swirl

oh yay, a fresh hell.

But wait, there's more!

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/30623753_10156149773845053_3871125286628587824_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=ccfc027a59b81a63279b84e87facc0ab&oe=5B6339DD

A glitter pizza, this time from Dagwood's in Santa Monica.

Coming back again soon by popular demand; the #magicalAF edible glitter pizza!!!!🦄🌈🍕 thanks for the shout out @jimmykimmel @jimmykimmellive , even if it does make you want to burn our restaurant to the ground 😜😂😳

ew

move aside amateurs, scotland has invented the salt-and-chilli deep-fried pizza

https://i2-prod.glasgowlive.co.uk/incoming/article14511094.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/30126927_1882152068503542_5416232948130046848_n.jpg

good god that looks horrible, order me two

not gonna lie i would house that entire thing right now

Trip to Glasgow for one of them is looking like a cheaper alternative to Dignitas

(also would totally demolish)

cheaper and tastier alternative

I was already looking forward to summer 2019 when our big annual conference is in Edinburgh, but now

(The local place that did a “pizza frito” has taken it off the menu, boo #harbingeroffailure)

Edinburgh

edinburgh sux

get yersel to glasgow, get a wee macaroni pie, some buckfast and get chibbed at an old firm match, that's the real scotland

white castle impossible burger??

https://instagram.com/p/Bhcw2H6nNgd/

As someone with a nostalgia for childhood WC "rat burgers" but for 20+ years only eats meat when I know it's clean and where it comes from, this is GREAT NEWS.

wait why is Questlove breaking this news? Does he own White Castle now?

i think he’s involved with impossible

http://people.com/food/kfc-waffle-double-down-sandwich-canada/

Chicken crust with waffle inside.

I like chicken and waffles but

Not a chain restaurant, but this thread seems appropriate. BuzzBallz, 20% abv drinks (in their defense, small cans so maybe not a 4 Loco situation). I found an empty can in the parking lot at work.

https://www.buzzballz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Buzzballz-Peach.jpg

https://www.buzzballz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Buzzballz-Peach.jpg

200 ml, about the size of a tennis ball. I thought it was kinda cute.

I thought they were just a Spirit Airlines thing.

https://i.imgur.com/IyGxtyQ.jpg

Lucky at One Mile at a Time usually reviews the first class section of Air Singapore or 5-star hotels in Dubai, but his review of flying ''the big chair'' at Spirit was one of his best:

To say that I was intrigued by Spirit’s “BuzzBallz” ready-to-drink cocktails would be an understatement. I figured I had to try them all. I was also under the impression that they served canned wine, so I figured I had to order one of those as well. My assumption, however, was that there was no way in hell they’d sell all that to me. So I had to come clean.

“I’m writing a story about Spirit Airlines, and have heard so much about by the BuzzBallz cocktails. I promise I won’t drink them all, but is it okay if I buy all three and a bottle of wine, and just test them all out?”

“Of course. And just so you know, the BuzzBallz Mile High Lemonade is exclusive to Spirit. Let us know what you think.”

However, as it turns out, I guess that explanation wasn’t necessary. The guy next to me said “that sounds good, I’ll have exactly the same,” and they sold that to him without issue. Only on Spirit Airlines would someone copy an order of three cocktails and wine.

someone's obviously never been on an easyjet flight from glasgow to alicante

i kinda want to try that lemonade one...

More alcohol-related tomfoolery.

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/pawdk9/handmaids-tale-wine-canceled-vgtrn?utm_source=dmfb

considering making a "best new food at the iowa state fair" poll but there are too many options here
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2018/07/17/iowa-state-fair-new-food-2018-vendors-fairgrounds-des-moines-foods-sticks-beef-pork-corndog-chicken/772223002/#/gallery

Brisket Mango Tango - Cattlemen's Beef Quarters on the southeast corner of Walnut Square
All Iowa Belly Up Burger - The Rib Shack, south of Riley Stage
Beef Burnt Ends - Diamond Jacks, Rhode Island Ave.
Fresh Made Guacamole - Diamond Jacks, Rhode Island Ave.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends - Diamond Jacks, Rhode Island Ave.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends Poutine - Benoit Poutine & Fresh Cut Fries, north of the VI Building towards west entrance
Rocky Mountain Oysters - Benoit's Giant Tenderloins, south of Service Center
Frisalino On A Stick - The Salad Bowl, Cultural Center
Reserve PBJ Cooler - The Salad Bowl, Cultural Center
Iowa Sunrise Cooler - The Salad Bowl, Cultural Center
Grand Champion Cooler - The Salad Bowl, Cultural Center
Fair Lady Cooler - The Salad Bowl, Cultural Center
Blue Ribbon Cooler - The Salad Bowl, Cultural Center
Best of Show Cooler - The Salad Bowl, Cultural Center
Apple Eggrolls - Applishus Stands: the east canopy of the Varied Industries Building, Cultural Center Courtyard, south side of Walk on Triangle and northwest corner of Walnut Square
4-Leaf Clover Cooler - The Salad Bowl, Cultural Center
Polish Sausage Corn Dog - Campbell's Double Bacon Corn Dog, north side of Grand Ave. in front of Grandstand.
Pickle Beer - The Bird's Nest, MidAmerican Stage
Duck Bacon Wonton - The Bird's Nest, MidAmerican Stage
Bacon Pancake Dippers - The Bird's Nest, MidAmerican Stage
Apple Dumpling - Iowa Orchard Association, main floor of the Ag. Bldg.
Cherry Pie Flurry - Ford Concessions Sundaes and Flurries, Walnut Square
Deep Fried Pecan Pie On A Stick - Deep Fried Twinkies, Oreo Cookies and Candy Bars; the front side of Grandstand
Salty Carmel Lightning Rod Ice Cream - Bauder's Ice Cream, southwest side of Ag. Bldg.
Pork Belly On A Stick - Iowa Pork Producers - Iowa Pork Tent, northeast of Ag. Bldg. on Grand Ave.
Lamb Sausage Breakfast Sandwich - Fresh American Lamb, east side of Sheep Barn by Main Entrance
Caribbean Leg of Lamb Taco - Fresh American Lamb, east side of Sheep Barn by Main Entrance
Toasted Turkey Bomber - Iowa Turkey Federation, west side of
Rube Dog - Pickle Dawg and Footlongs, north side of Walk on Triangle
Rainbow Popcorn - Snappy Popcorn, east of Little Hands and north of ALC
Caramel Apple Popcorn - Snappy Popcorn, east of Little Hands and north of ALC
Muddy Pig On A Stick (Popcorn) - Snappy Popcorn, east of Little Hands and north of ALC
Popcorn On A Stick (Shape of Iowa) - Snappy Popcorn, east of Little Hands and north of ALC
Tiny Tator - Eat It's Chicken City, north side of Grand Ave. and south of Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Chicken Livers - Eat It's Chicken City, north side of Grand Ave. and south of Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Chicken Gizzards - Eat It's Chicken City, north side of Grand Ave. and south of Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Smoked Chicken Leg - Eat It's Chicken City, north side of Grand Ave. and south of Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Portobello Strips On A Stick - The Veggie-Table, north of the VI Bldg., west of the Main Entrance
Double Dutch Almond Funnel Cake - McGrath's Funnel Cakes, Triangle
Jamaican Jerk Chicken - GMig's Wrap Stand, southeast of the VI Bldg.
Cookie Dough Spaghetti - Dipped in Chocolate, the outer perimeter of the Livestock Pavilion
Cookie Dough Sundae - Dipped in Chocolate, the outer perimeter of the Livestock Pavilion
Not So Thin Mint Ice Cream - Dipped in Chocolate, the outer perimeter of the Livestock Pavilion
Peppermint Patty Bars - Dipped in Chocolate, the outer perimeter of the Livestock Pavilion
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla - Quesadilla Junction, west of the Jacobson Exhibition Center
Pickle Popper - Grater Taters, west of Riley Stage
Maple Bacon Ice Cream - Soukup's Wonder Bars, west side of Riley Stage
Honey Sriracha Cheese Stix - Zag's Po-Boys, Rhode Island Ave. southwest of Livestock Pavilion
Breakfast Sausage In A Waffle On A Stick - Waffle Chix, southwest corner of the Conservation Bldg.
Chicken In A Waffle On A Stick - Waffle Chix, southwest corner of the Conservation Bldg.
Cookie Dough In A Waffle On A Stick - Waffle Chix, southwest corner of the Conservation Bldg.
Milky In A Waffle On A Stick - Waffle Chix, southwest corner of the Conservation Bldg.
Snickers In A Waffle On A Stick - Waffle Chix, southwest corner of the Conservation Bldg.
Poffertjes - The Wooden Shoe, north of VI Bldg., near West End.
Cappatoast
Fair Square, Krispy Kokonut - Blue Ribbon Fair Squares, northeast of the Admin. Bldg. on Grand Ave.

Some of those are just normal foods that are presumably new to the fair though. (Burnt ends, btw, are the best part of the cow.)

“Pickle beer” is pretty Dr Strongo’s neuvo cuisine

there are a surprising number of non-weird ones and some veg cuisine. not sure how to feel about that

Am i crazy or does none of that sound that crazy

Lol at fresh guac tho

Stand out option

DISRUPTION IN THE SOCIAL BURGER SPACE

A Washington DC burger chain has apologised for its use of an image of a photojournalist beheaded by Isis in a tweet advertisement.

Z-Burger had put an image of slain reporter James Foley, who was captured by Isis in 2012 while covering the conflict in Syria. A video of his brutal 2014 murder was distributed by the group.

Chain owner Peter Tabibian took the tweet down and said in a statement: “An apology has been sent to some of you from a contracted marketing company over an unfortunate incident, a post in very poor taste that was not approved by me before being uploaded to our Twitter account”.

On 21 July the company's Twitter account posted an advertisement with an image of Mr Foley wearing an orange jumpsuit and kneeling facing the camera with a member of Isis wearing a full mask over their face. It was superimposed with an image of two hands holding a burger.

The tweet read: When you say you want a burger and someone says okay lets hit McDonald’s" accompanied by an emoji of eyes. The caption of the photo read: "You disgrace me".

https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2018/07/28/19/screen-shot-2018-07-28-at-2.21.19-pm.png?w600

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/29/business/media/lifestyle-brands-marketing.html

Earlier this summer, Chipotle’s new chief marketing officer outlined a lofty vision for the burrito-and-taco chain and the feelings it could one day evoke in consumers.

“Our ultimate marketing mission is to make Chipotle not just a food brand but a purpose-driven lifestyle brand,” the executive, Christopher Brandt, said on an earnings call. By that, he added, he meant that “Chipotle will become a brand that people want to know about, want to be a part of and want to wear as a badge.”

The same month, a release from Godiva noted the company’s desire “to be seen as a lifestyle brand by leveraging their culinary expertise to expand beyond chocolates.” Pizza Hut, Blue Apron and IHOP have also described themselves as lifestyle brands.

What does that even mean?

Brands have long tried to persuade people that they represent something larger than the mere goods they sell. If you wanted “to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony,” as the 1971 jingle put it, you bought a Coke. More recently, the term “lifestyle brand” has attached itself to celebrity lines — like Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop — and retailers like Ralph Lauren, which maintain a certain aesthetic across a range of products.

Now, all kinds of companies are trying the strategy of using emotion and “shared values” to build relationships with consumers — and to sell them more stuff.

i deeply and profoundly identify with the IHOP brand and only wish it could permeate all the aspects of my daily lifestyle currently saturated with the ILX brand

Earlier this summer, Chipotle’s new chief marketing officer outlined a lofty vision for the burrito-and-taco chain and the feelings it could one day evoke in consumers

chipotle's new vision: no longer evoking feelings of extreme nausea after giving customers e. coli

You knew this game was rigged. In your heart, you knew there was no way it could be any other way.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-an-ex-cop-rigged-mcdonalds-monopoly-game-and-stole-millions

this story is amazing

I remember that news breaking at the time, the whole story is pretty wild

Chipotle's in-house music hasn't been quite as great lately. I blame that for any drop in purchases, even more than the cursed cheese sauce

That queso is fucking nasty looking

“Our ultimate marketing mission is to make Chipotle not just a food brand but a purpose-driven lifestyle brand,” the executive, Christopher Brandt, said on an earnings call. By that, he added, he meant that “Chipotle will go out of business within six months to a year.”