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10 weirdest global fast foods

In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
In Pictures: Baltimore's food czar addresses hunger and obesity
The top 10 weirdest stories of 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, its time to reflect upon the joys and sorrows of the past twelve months. It's also time to think about the truly weird things that we witnessed. Here's our top ten list.
Burger King going private? Whopper is safe, but...

Burger King stock soared 15 percent Wednesday on reports that it was in talks to go private with Brazilian investors. The British private equity firm supposedly arranging the deal originally denied the report. Then new reports emerged. What might change at Burger King, the world's No. 2 fast-food chain, under new owners? Here are our Top 5 changes (click on the right arrow to see each item):
Five Guys Burgers: Are they on your list of Top 5 burgers?

Five Guys Burgers and Fries landed atop a Zagat's survey of 6,518 Americans rating 136 fast-food and full-service chains. But asking five guys to rate the Top 5 burger joints is a little like getting five connoisseurs to agree on art. These are serious diners, who eat at chain outlets an average 10.7 times a month. (Yikes!)
On Monday, Zagat released their take on America's Top 5 burger outlets. Do you agree?

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Big Gulp ban? NYC to ban large drinks

Mayor Bloomberg wants a 16-ounce limit on the size of sugary drinks sold in New York City. The big soda ban would apply to drinks that contain more than 25 calories per 8 ounces. Diet soda would be exempt.
All-you-can-eat fish? Not for this customer.

All-you-can-eat fish deal attracts one customer who eats 12. Waitress refuses to serve him more. He pickets Wisconsin restaurant's all-you-can-eat fish fry.
Bake sale ban in Massachusetts sparks outcries over 'food police'

A cookie crackdown? A brownie ban? The time-honored bake sale falls under a new Massachusetts law that limits students' access to junk food before and after school. Aim is to fight obesity, but critics decry a nanny state of 'food police.'
World's largest McDonald's: A big ad for obesity, say British doctors

World's largest McDonald's will be built in London for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The world's largest McDonald's will seat 1,500 and has an exclusive franchise in the Olympic village.
Starbucks gets 18 percent boost from global customers

Starbucks increased its net income by 18 percent in its fiscal second quarter as more customers visited Starbucks cafes in most parts of the world.
Hungry? Pizza Hut launches cheeseburger crust pizza. (+video)

Pizza Hut has released a pizza lined with tiny cheeseburgers in the Middle East, just weeks after releasing the "Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza" in the UK. When will Pizza Hut bring a wild pizza crust to the United States?
Starbucks to stop using 'crushed bug dye' in drinks

Starbucks has announced it will stop using cochineal extract, a red dye made from tiny beetles. Starbucks items containing the crushed bug dye will be reformulated by the end of June.
10 weirdest global fast foods

In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
Starbucks to take on Green Mountain's Keurig with single serving coffee maker

The Seattle-based coffee chain says the Verismo will go on sale online, at high-end specialty stores and at some Starbucks cafes this fall. It's keeping the price of the machine a mystery for now.
Bacon milkshake? Yes, from Jack in the Box.

Bacon milkshake is available for a limited time as part of from Jack in the Box's new 'marry bacon' ad campaign. Bacon milkshake doesn't appear on the menu. You have to ask for it.
Burger King delivery: Have it your way. At home.

Burger King delivery services are available at select locations in Washington, D.C., and will soon expand. Can you get Burger King delivery?
McDonald's skirts Happy Meal law by charging 10 cents for toys

Beginning Thursday, it will cost an extra dime in San Francisco to get a toy in a Happy Meal at McDonald's — a move one county supervisor called a marketing ploy prompted by the new law.
Happy Meal change: Apple slices in every Happy Meal

Happy Meal change: McDonald's on Tuesday said that it would add apple slices and reduce the portion of French fries in its children's meal boxes this fall, effectively taking away consumers' current choice between either having apples with caramel dip or fries as a Happy Meal side.
Junk Food Day: Is it OK to celebrate?

Junk Food Day 2011 sees industry growing despite tough economy. But public isn't jumping for joy on Junk Food Day.
Applebee's to retrain workers after 'kiddie cocktail' mixup

Applebee's restaurant in Detroit accidentally serves mixed drink to toddler. All Applebee's waiters to be retrained.
Obesity's hidden factor: high cost of healthy meals

Obesity isn't entirely – or even primarily – a question of willpower, but has a lot to do with socioeconomic status. Federal policy should address this by making healthy foods cheaper.
In Pictures: Baltimore's food czar addresses hunger and obesity
The Circle Bastiat
Happy Meal ban didn't go far enough. Ban Popsicles!

Guest blogger Art Carden looks at the logical implications of the recent ban on Happy Meals.
The top 10 weirdest stories of 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, its time to reflect upon the joys and sorrows of the past twelve months. It's also time to think about the truly weird things that we witnessed. Here's our top ten list.
Happy Meals lawsuit: Consumer group sues McDonald's over toys

A consumer group is suing McDonald's, claiming that Happy Meals toys induce children to make unhealthy eating decisions.
The Adam Smith Institute Blog
A fat tax? No. Let's be free!

A British newspaper's proposal to impose a fat tax is wrongheaded.
Happy Meal ban: No toys for you!

Happy Meal ban: San Francisco restaurants can't package toys with unhealthy meals, says Board of Supervisors. Happy Meals either have to become healthier or lose the toys.
Happy Meal ban passed: San Francisco says no to toys

A Happy Meal ban passed Tuesday by the SF Board of Supervisors limits toy giveaways in unhealthy meals and requires fruits or veggies with each meal.
Paper Economy
Policy wonk food stamp extravaganza!

None of the policy talking heads will discuss doing away with food stamps, but they'll argue for hours about whether recipients should be able to use them to buy soda.
Burger King going private? Whopper is safe, but...

Burger King stock soared 15 percent Wednesday on reports that it was in talks to go private with Brazilian investors. The British private equity firm supposedly arranging the deal originally denied the report. Then new reports emerged. What might change at Burger King, the world's No. 2 fast-food chain, under new owners? Here are our Top 5 changes (click on the right arrow to see each item):