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Would You Like Extra Noodles On Your Japanese Ramen Burger?

Lotteria's ramen burger was only a matter of time

May 21, 2013 10:01 am

Yesterday, Japan's beloved burger chain, Lotteria, released their Menya Musashi Ramen Burger, topped with ramen noodles. Take it in. All about this game-changer after the jump.

The Week In Food Politics

Food News: Quality Salumi Finally Coming To U.S., Colonial Jamestown Cannibalism

All the food politics news you need to know

May 3, 2013 9:01 am

This week in food politics: the French embrace fast food, previously banned Italian cold cuts are coming your way, cannibalism in Jamestown and sexist allegations against good food movement–guru, Michael Pollan.

Fast Food Afternoon Romp

Fast Food Afternoon Romp: Doritos Locos Tacos Doritos (And Beyond)

This week, the Doritos Locos taco comes full-circle

Apr 12, 2013 1:02 pm

I did a double-take when I opened up the box Doritos sent us earlier this week. Inside were two bags of what appeared to be Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch...only they were so much more. They were limited-edition Taco Bell Doritos Locos Tacos-flavored Doritos. ::head explodes:: How do we feel about that? We're not mad at it. Details after the jump.

Ad Snacking

Ad Snacking: Carl's Jr. Rocks A Very "Strong Depiction of Women in the Workplace"

Two hotties invent a solution everyone can enjoy!

Apr 11, 2013 11:01 am

A single little public statement by the world's most important person has ignited a sexism and gender equality firestorm. Take our professional Ad Snacking advice: Let Carl's Jr.'s new "best of both worlds" burger heal everyone's pain.

The Week In Food Politics

Food News: Fast Food Decoded, From Calories to Wages

GMOs, meat inspections and MRSA also in the news

Apr 5, 2013 9:02 am

Fast food workers go on strike, Minnesota debates GMO labeling, kids' meals fail nutrition standards and Mark Bittman goes in search of healthy versions of junk food.

Big Ideas

Bolivian Leader Calls For Big Food To Lay Off "International Year Of Quinoa"

President Evo Morales says qui-no to corporations

Feb 21, 2013 4:02 pm

Quinoa, that tiny seed that goes so very well with kale, has humble origins in the Andean mountains. It's come a long way since then, and 2013 is even the United Nations' International Year of Quinoa. You'd think Bolivians in particular would be thrilled, but then quinoa's boom hasn't been all delicious salads and healthy living.

Fast Food Afternoon Romp

The Panda Express Story Is More Than A Tale Of Soggy Crab Rangoon

From $60,000 to $1.7 billion takes some egg rolls

Feb 5, 2013 6:02 pm

Today, Panda Restaurant Group — the parent company for mall food court staple Panda Express — is the nation’s top Asian fast-casual restaurant chain, with over $1.7 billion in revenue in 2012 alone. Founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng, Chinese and Burmese immigrants respectively, opened their first restaurant in 1983 which has grown to 1,500 locations. Fortune has their story.

The Week In Food Politics

Food News: POM Charged With Deception, Vitamin Water Might Be Next

Soft drinks & fast food have a troublesome week

Jan 18, 2013 10:01 am

Are you a fan of Vitamin Water, POM or — for the jetsetters — Chinese KFCs? Is Chipotle your most treasured cheap lunch option? Are you still clinging to the hope that Coca-Cola might not be that bad for you? If so, this week in food politics may be a tough one to swallow.

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