So Good Blog/News Round-Up 3/14/11 Eick March 14, 2011 News A comical ode to Sriracha. The varying prices of Big Mac's across the U.S. How to maximize the bacon on your BK stackers. Anthony Bourdain makes fun of Guy Fieri. Five Guys is taking orders on...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 3/8/11 Eick March 8, 2011 News 1 Comment Who are the best & worst fast food mascots? Is "healthy" fast food for real? Jon Stewart on plastic wrapped bananas. Calorie labeling has no impact on fast food purchases in low-income...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 3/1/11 Eick March 1, 2011 News Taco Bell offering $.88 crunch wraps. Rachel Ray discusses the fare at the Burger Bash. Burger Beast also recaps the Burger Bash. Ecopreneurist profiles DC-based Sweetgreen. Mother Jones weighs in...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 2/24/11 Eick February 24, 2011 News Limited edition "Daft Punk" Coca-Cola bottles. Serious Eats introduces a drinks blog. Bittman unleashes on McDonald's oatmeal. A new Carmelo sandwich at Carnegie Deli. How to make milk...
Are Grocery Stores The New Hang Out? JT February 17, 2011 Interesting, News 2 Comments I read in today’s Washington Post that a Wegmans in the DC area is becoming a popular place for people to meet.  This is certainly not a new phenomenon.  As I mentioned in a recent post, my...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 2/14/11 Eick February 14, 2011 News Diet Pepsi catching flak for its "skinny can." Who made Whoppie Pies first? Serious Eats investigates adult chocolate milk. New restaurant in Columbia Heights from the owners of The Diner. In Adams...
Whole Foods Grants Schools 500 Salad Bars JT February 10, 2011 Health, News, Salad 7 Comments I have never been a huge fan of Whole Foods, despite my affinity for great produce and knowledgeable employees. It might be my imagination, but that store has always been a little too snooty for...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 2/9/11 Eick February 9, 2011 News A bacon marinated burger? NPR eats/reviews some Chicago style Italian beef sandwiches. GrubGrade reviews the new Subway Raspberry Cheesecake cookie. Slashfood reviews McDonald's Chipotle BBQ Bacon...
Is Taco Bell Meat 88% or 35% Beef? Eick February 2, 2011 Fast Food, Marketing, News 2 Comments That's a big difference, no? By now, many of you may have heard the news that a law firm in Alabama sued Taco Bell for false advertising, alleging: what Taco Bells calls "ground beef" does not meet the...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 1/23/11 Eick January 23, 2011 News Does McDonald's marketing make you addicted to fast food? Breeding "super jalapenos" for better jalapeno poppers. Is DC suffering from burger fatigue? Food Network's ratings are dropping. McDonald's...