Trip to Glasgow for one of them is looking like a cheaper alternative to Dignitas
― I'm Finn thanks, don't mention it (fionnland), Wednesday, 11 April 2018 09:31 (five years ago) link
(also would totally demolish)
― I'm Finn thanks, don't mention it (fionnland), Wednesday, 11 April 2018 09:32 (five years ago) link
cheaper and tastier alternative
― star wars ep viii: the bay of porgs (bizarro gazzara), Wednesday, 11 April 2018 09:32 (five years ago) link
I was already looking forward to summer 2019 when our big annual conference is in Edinburgh, but now
― El Tomboto, Wednesday, 11 April 2018 11:29 (five years ago) link
(The local place that did a “pizza frito” has taken it off the menu, boo #harbingeroffailure)
― El Tomboto, Wednesday, 11 April 2018 11:31 (five years ago) link
Edinburgh
edinburgh sux
― star wars ep viii: the bay of porgs (bizarro gazzara), Wednesday, 11 April 2018 11:36 (five years ago) link
get yersel to glasgow, get a wee macaroni pie, some buckfast and get chibbed at an old firm match, that's the real scotland
― star wars ep viii: the bay of porgs (bizarro gazzara), Wednesday, 11 April 2018 11:42 (five years ago) link
white castle impossible burger??https://instagram.com/p/Bhcw2H6nNgd/
― maura, Thursday, 12 April 2018 01:25 (five years ago) link
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.
― DACA Flocka Flame (Hadrian VIII), Thursday, 12 April 2018 01:57 (five years ago) link
wait why is Questlove breaking this news? Does he own White Castle now?
― DACA Flocka Flame (Hadrian VIII), Thursday, 12 April 2018 01:59 (five years ago) link
i think he’s involved with impossible
― maura, Thursday, 12 April 2018 03:18 (five years ago) link
http://people.com/food/kfc-waffle-double-down-sandwich-canada/
Chicken crust with waffle inside.
― adam the (abanana), Saturday, 14 April 2018 18:55 (five years ago) link
I like chicken and waffles but
― fuck the NRA (Neanderthal), Saturday, 14 April 2018 19:02 (five years ago) link
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
― nickn, Tuesday, 8 May 2018 04:39 (five years ago) link
200 ml, about the size of a tennis ball. I thought it was kinda cute.
― nickn, Tuesday, 8 May 2018 04:40 (five years ago) link
I thought they were just a Spirit Airlines thing.
https://i.imgur.com/IyGxtyQ.jpg
― pplains, Tuesday, 8 May 2018 13:11 (five years ago) link
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.
“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.
― pplains, Tuesday, 8 May 2018 13:16 (five years ago) link
someone's obviously never been on an easyjet flight from glasgow to alicante
― Mahogany Loggins (bizarro gazzara), Tuesday, 8 May 2018 13:34 (five years ago) link
i kinda want to try that lemonade one...
― scott seward, Tuesday, 8 May 2018 13:59 (five years ago) link
More alcohol-related tomfoolery.
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/pawdk9/handmaids-tale-wine-canceled-vgtrn?utm_source=dmfb
― nickn, Wednesday, 11 July 2018 23:09 (five years ago) link
considering making a "best new food at the iowa state fair" poll but there are too many options herehttps://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.
― mh, Thursday, 26 July 2018 16:06 (five years ago) link
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.)
― devops mom (silby), Thursday, 26 July 2018 16:14 (five years ago) link
“Pickle beer” is pretty Dr Strongo’s neuvo cuisine
― devops mom (silby), Thursday, 26 July 2018 16:15 (five years ago) link
there are a surprising number of non-weird ones and some veg cuisine. not sure how to feel about that
― mh, Thursday, 26 July 2018 16:16 (five years ago) link
Am i crazy or does none of that sound that crazy
― F# A# (∞), Thursday, 26 July 2018 16:18 (five years ago) link
Lol at fresh guac thoStand out option
― F# A# (∞), Thursday, 26 July 2018 16:19 (five years ago) link
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".
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
― a Stupendous Leg of Granite (bizarro gazzara), Monday, 30 July 2018 10:41 (five years ago) link
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.
― maura, Monday, 30 July 2018 13:37 (five years ago) link
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
― This is a total Jeff Porcaro. (Doctor Casino), Monday, 30 July 2018 13:48 (five years ago) link
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
― a Stupendous Leg of Granite (bizarro gazzara), Monday, 30 July 2018 13:48 (five years ago) link
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
― pplains, Monday, 30 July 2018 13:57 (five years ago) link
this story is amazing
― This is a total Jeff Porcaro. (Doctor Casino), Monday, 30 July 2018 14:18 (five years ago) link
I remember that news breaking at the time, the whole story is pretty wild
― devops mom (silby), Monday, 30 July 2018 14:28 (five years ago) link
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
― mh, Monday, 30 July 2018 14:48 (five years ago) link
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.”
― Paul Reverse and the rediaRs (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Tuesday, 31 July 2018 09:48 (five years ago) link
Competition in fast casual is substantially tighter than it was when Chipotle was first blowing up, and as much as millennials love lifestyle brands I can’t fathom what Chipotle can offer there. A Snapchat channel?
― devops mom (silby), Tuesday, 31 July 2018 14:37 (five years ago) link
burrito animoji iirc
― droit au butt (Euler), Tuesday, 31 July 2018 14:42 (five years ago) link
my local chipotle is getting hammered by doordash type deliverers who completely disrupt their ordering/building processes, maybe they could get a handle on that, it would really enhance my lifestyle
― j., Tuesday, 31 July 2018 17:37 (five years ago) link
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.”
nominative determinism
― mor frog bs (S-), Wednesday, 1 August 2018 07:44 (five years ago) link
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/08/01/mcdonalds-accidentally-served-chemical-laced-coffee-pregnant-mom/885629002/
― 龜, Thursday, 2 August 2018 12:34 (five years ago) link
D:
― Squeaky Fromage (VegemiteGrrl), Thursday, 2 August 2018 13:58 (five years ago) link
yeah hey mcdonalds don't do that pls
― Rogan Twort's highly portable product (bizarro gazzara), Thursday, 2 August 2018 14:01 (five years ago) link
How many coffees are served per day by teenagers being paid fuck all? Surprised this doesn't happen more often.
― mor frog bs (S-), Friday, 3 August 2018 01:47 (five years ago) link
nabisco v much notm
https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2018/08/28/USAT/d1192344-278f-433a-9515-f8c4d7986c40-Screen_Shot_2018-08-28_at_1.24.10_PM.jpg?width=1080&quality=50
― my dream is to never be a champion (bizarro gazzara), Tuesday, 4 September 2018 12:15 (five years ago) link
I have not tried any flavored Oreos, which I think is a questionable endeavor in general but this
No.
― Digital Squirts (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 4 September 2018 12:19 (five years ago) link
i think id quite like the wasabi one
― nxd, Tuesday, 4 September 2018 12:21 (five years ago) link
gtfo
― my dream is to never be a champion (bizarro gazzara), Tuesday, 4 September 2018 12:21 (five years ago) link
Protip: if you have the agility to pee in your own mouth you can probably experience the same taste sensation for free.
― Digital Squirts (Old Lunch), Tuesday, 4 September 2018 12:25 (five years ago) link
ha :)
― nxd, Tuesday, 4 September 2018 12:26 (five years ago) link