Weekend Small Talk: Fast Food Friday
I got a completely random text message from former colleague Patrick Fraser last night, wondering when I would be reviewing the new KFC chicken sandwich. Now, I'm trying to get back into shape (or at least, into a different shape than the one I've been in since the late 90's) so I've been avoiding fast food but I thought that this might be a good topic for the Weekend Small Talk. Most everyone has a weakness for fast food and has their faves, so why not discuss them? One item that won't be on my list (because I never tried it) but that a lot of people seem to love is McDonald's fries dipped into a chocolate shake.
I think I just gained a pound typing that sentence.
I'm a big fan of fast food chicken (or chicken flavored whatever I'm chewing on) so my list is pretty much dominated by the bird. What about yours?
I know Cali people will be stunned but my peculiar eating habits (meat and potatoes and Italian food... and that's pretty much it) mean that I don't really appreciate a place like In & Out so that won't be on the list. When I was young Sbarro's pizza would be on this list but I have learned that, for some reason, Sbarro's in Massachusetts is much better than anywhere else (the worst Sbarro's being in Syracuse, NY). No chain's food fluctuates in terms in terms of quality than Sbarro's; you never know what you're going to get.
The winners of the "I thought this was a good idea" award are Carl's Jr and Panda Express. I always get tempted by them but the first bite of their food is almost invariably met with regret.
Now onto the list.
5. Teriyaki Chicken & Rice Bowl at Tokyo Grill. This one is pretty specific. I'm not sure where other Tokyo Grill's are or if there are any outside of the Fashion Square Mall in Sherman Oaks, CA but this is my go-to grub whenever I go there. The Fashion Square Mall is an interesting place. The food court is filled with teenie-boppers, soccer moms, and disgruntled reality TV story producers and editors. Porn used to rule the Valley but now reality TV production companies have taken over.
4. Arby's Large Roast Beef Sandwich. There don't seem to be many Arby's around but I'm a fan.
3. Burger King's Original Chicken Sandwich. Not to be confused with their other chicken sandwich, the Original is the long breaded one that is absolutely delicious when you line up a few onion rings on top of it.
2. Chicken McNuggets. Not sure which I like better, the honey sauce or the BBQ but these are great. The Burger King tenders might taste a bit better but there's something addictive about the McNuggets that put them over the top.
1. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich. There was a Wendy's down the street from a place I used to work at and I must have eaten these at least once a week. Ironically, if it wasn't for the exercise than I got walking back and forth to the Wendy's, I probably would have had a heart attack by now.
Oh, and I haven't had the KFC sandwich (and honestly can't remember the last time I went to KFC) so I can't give a review. Sorry Patrick.
Comments
The new KFC Grilled Chicken. Not any sandwhich buddy, just their new style of chicken "grilled" instead of fried. As a fellow lover of the bird i would like your insights on the new menu item.
Posted by: partick Fraser | May 15, 2009 02:01 PM