Essay
When Taco Bell Was Weird and Wonderful
There was a time when Taco Bell didn’t just serve tacos. It served hope. Hope that maybe, just maybe, you could walk in, order something with bacon, cheese, and mystery …
Fast Food
Essay
The Ghostbusters II Promotion at Hardees
Let’s rewind the tape to 1989. I was knee-deep in Ghostbusters fever, and fast food promotions were hitting their golden age. Looking back now, I realize they were a much …
Essay
When Burger King’s Chicken Sandwich Flirted With International Diplomacy
I’ve always had a soft spot for Burger King’s Original Chicken Sandwich. That long sesame seed bun, the crispy breaded patty, a swipe of mayo—it was simple, satisfying, and somehow …
Nostalgia Nuggets
The Pizza Burger From Burger King in the ’80s
Remembering one of the lost Burger King menu items of the late ’80s. …
Essay
Burger King’s Chicken Tenders of the 80s and 90s
I was reading last week that Burger King is once again looking to change up the recipe for their chicken nuggets. This will make what I count as at least …
Essay
Taco Bell Nostalgia
It’s been all over the news recently that Taco Bell is about to roll out a nostalgia menu for a limited time, where they will be bringing back menu favorites…one …
Essay
When Pizza Hut Was An Experience
There was a time, not so long ago in the grand scheme of things, when going to Pizza Hut wasn’t just about grabbing a bite to eat. It was an …
Nostalgia Nuggets
Wendy’s SuperBar
Of all the things Wendy’s tried through the years, the Superbar was the idea that I liked the most, and is very possibly the fast food item/gimmick that I miss …
Essay
BK Dinner Baskets of the ’90s
I want to take a few minutes and talk about one of my all-time favorite fast food promotions…Burger King’s Dinner Service and Dinner Baskets from the ’90s. In late 1992 …
Essay
The Summer of Thunder at Hardee’s
Days of Thunder hit theaters in 1990, and I was all in on it. All in except for actually going to see the movie itself in the theater. Back then, …