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'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At McDonald's In Region Sparks Outrage 'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At McDonald's In Region Sparks Outrage
'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At McDonald's In Region Sparks Outrage A pricey breakfast sandwich purchased at a Connecticut McDonald’s is sparking outrage on social media. The Fairfield County breakfast order, which was shared by Bespoke Investment Group on X, was placed on Saturday, Jan. 27 just off of I-95 in the town of Fairfield, according to the posted picture of the receipt. “What has the world come to??” the user asked, showing that the receipt included two Egg McMuffins, costing a total of $14.58 — or $7.29 each — and a bacon, egg, and cheese McGriddle for another $7.19. “Outrageous pricing,” Bespoke wrote. $7.29 for one McDonald’s Egg McMuf…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Popular Eatery Celebrates Opening Of First Restaurant On Long Island Popular Eatery Celebrates Opening Of First Restaurant On Long Island
Popular Eatery Celebrates Opening Of First Restaurant On Long Island If you're in a healthy state of mind, a new Long Island restaurant opening its doors this week is an answer to your dreams for good grub that is fast food. Just Salad, a restaurant that offers salads and soups of all kinds, along with smoothies is expanding to Long Island with four new locations this year.  To kick things off, Just Salad is officially celebrating the grand opening of its first store in Commack on Wednesday, Feb. 1, located at 6040 Jericho Turnpike.  The restaurant will be offering the following in-store promotions at its Commack location over the next several wee…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Real-Life 'Hamburglar' Steals Food, Threatens Worker With Knife At NY McDonald's Real-Life 'Hamburglar' Steals Food, Threatens Worker With Knife At NY McDonald's
Real-Life 'Hamburglar' Steals Food, Threatens Worker With Knife At NY McDonald's Police in New York are searching for a real-life "Hamburglar" who they say stole food from a McDonald's after first threatening the cashier with a knife. It happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 in the Bronx. The suspect went behind the counter and stole food, including hamburgers, stuffing the items into his pockets, according to the NYPD. No one was injured in the incident. 🚨WANTED-ROBBERY: 12/5/22, approx. 4:30PM, inside Mcdonalds 101 E 170 St @NYPD44PCT Bronx. The suspect threatened the cashier with knife & proceeded to go behind the counter & take food. Any info call …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Brand-New Chick-fil-A Location Opens On Long Island Brand-New Chick-fil-A Location Opens On Long Island
Brand-New Chick-fil-A Location Opens On Long Island Chick-fil-A has opened a brand-new location on Long Island. The new restaurant in Huntington Station opened its doors at 200 East Jericho Turnpike on Thursday, Dec. 8, representatives said.  Noah Levy, who was born in Huntington, was selected as the independent franchised owner and operator of the restaurant. “I’m excited to return to my hometown and continue making a positive influence on the community as the Operator of Chick-fil-A Huntington,” Levy said in the announcement. “I strive to inspire a culture of care and excellence by providing a fun and safe place to work, visit a…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Chick-Fil-A To Open New Rosedale Location This Week Chick-Fil-A To Open New Rosedale Location This Week
Chick-Fil-A To Open New Rosedale Location This Week Chick-fil-A will open a brand-new location in the region this week. The new fast-food eatery, located in the Queens neighborhood of Rosedale, which borders Nassau County, will officially open to the public on Thursday, Sept. 8, representatives announced. The restaurant, located at 24923 Rockaway Boulevard, is owned and operated by Queens resident Marc Thompson Jr., who has more than three decades of experience in corporate finance leadership across several industries, representatives said. “Having lived my entire life in the area, I am so honored to be the Operator of Chick-fil-A Five Town…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Item For Two Days This Week McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Item For Two Days This Week
McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Item For Two Days This Week Astrology buffs fretting over the so-called Mercury retrograde can take solace at their local golden arches. Tuesday, May 10, marks the start of a two-day promotion at McDonald’s where customers can receive a free McChicken or McDouble by purchasing medium fries via the McDonald’s app, Yahoo News reports. The idea is to quell any anxieties people may have ahead of the supposed turbulent period using one of the best coping mechanisms around - fast food. During retrograde, the planet Mercury appears to move backward in the sky thanks to an optical illusion. The phenomenon is slated to end Fr…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
This Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Southern Restaurant This Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Southern Restaurant
This Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Southern Restaurant A longstanding family business in Suffolk County has been voted as the “best soul food and Southern restaurant on Long Island.” Suffolk County staple Pigs on a Wing on North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst was chosen as Long Island’s top spot for soul food and Southern options. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.” Organizers of the contest have been counting votes since it began, with the winners ultimately chosen by the Long Islanders who rely on those bu…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Shake Shack, Just Salad Coming To Oceanside Shake Shack, Just Salad Coming To Oceanside
Shake Shack, Just Salad Coming To Oceanside Two popular casual eateries from different ends of the dining spectrum are opening new locations on Long Island.  Shake Shack, known for its burgers and shakes, will open its fifth Long Island location along with newbie Just Salad at The Sands Shopping Center, at 3535 Long Beach Road in Oceanside in the former Sterling National Bank. Shake Shack plans to open its location in late 2023 and will feature a Shack Track drive-up window, which allows guests who have pre-ordered on the Shack app or web to pick up their orders without leaving the comfort of their cars, said Shake Shack spokeswoman…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Here's Where McDonald's Has Pulled Large Fries From Menu Due To Shortage Here's Where McDonald's Has Pulled Large Fries From Menu Due To Shortage
Here's Where McDonald's Has Pulled Large Fries From Menu Due To Shortage Some McDonald’s locations won’t be asking customers if “you’d like some fries with that.” A growing global potato shortage has started to slowly spread, forcing some chains to pull large fries from their menu to help ration the popular potato product. Some restaurants “are facing a fry-tening supply crunch on French Fries,” which limits some chains’ ability to supply large fries, something the company dubbed a “sacra-fries.” Rationing first began in Japan in December, where the company could only supply small fries to customers, a move that extended through January due to “delays in the …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Here's When McDonald's Customers Can Order 'Menu Hacks,' Combining Already-Existing Items Here's When McDonald's Customers Can Order 'Menu Hacks,' Combining Already-Existing Items
Here's When McDonald's Customers Can Order 'Menu Hacks,' Combining Already-Existing Items McDonald's has announced some new fan-inspired "hacks" will soon be added to the fast-food chain's menu. Beginning Monday, Jan. 31, customers can, for a limited time, order custom "menu hack" items, which combine existing menu items to create a new meal. The new menu features combinations such as the "Hash Brown McMuffin," which is a sausage McMuffin made with a hash brown inside, and the "The Crunchy Double," which combines chicken nuggets with a Double Cheeseburger. which menu hack will you build yourself first? see u 1.31(1) land, air & sea(2) crunchy double(3) hash brown mcmuff…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Sonic Opens New Drive-In Long Island Location Sonic Opens New Drive-In Long Island Location
Sonic Opens New Drive-In Long Island Location Order up! A brand-new Sonic drive-in location has just launched on Long Island as the fast-food giant expands its foothold in the region. It's located at the intersection of Montauk Highway and Revilo Avenue in Shirley. On Saturday, Nov. 20, the new eatery opened its doors and drive-thru to customers, who flooded in and packed the parking lot over the weekend to celebrate the grand opening of the restaurant. Sonic brings its vintage flair to the area, with customers pulling up to the parking lot to be greeted by servers skating through to deliver burgers, fries, and milkshakes. In add…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Popular Fast-Food Restaurant Opens At New Long Island Location Popular Fast-Food Restaurant Opens At New Long Island Location
Popular Fast-Food Restaurant Opens At New Long Island Location A popular fast-food restaurant has opened a brand-new shop on Long Island. The owners of Cheezly's launched the Suffolk County location, at 606 Broadhollow Road in Melville, in October. Hey Melville!! We are Open and ready to serve you all the cheesy goodness!! Posted by Cheezly’s on Friday, October 15, 2021 In early July, owners James Christiano and Cody Kilroy announced the plan to open the new eatery known for its cheesy creations. Christiano and Kilroy previously operated a location in Centereach, which closed prior to the new location opening.  Christiano said there are plans cu…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
McDonald's Offering Free Breakfast Meals For Educators This Week McDonald's Offering Free Breakfast Meals For Educators This Week
McDonald's Offering Free Breakfast Meals For Educators This Week McDonald's is offering free breakfast meals to thank educators across the country this week. The fast-food chain announced that from Monday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 15, educators can receive their free meal during breakfast hours by showing a valid work ID. The free meals will be available to all educators, including teachers, administrators and school staff, the company said. who’s ur fav educator we should put on our sign? pic.twitter.com/ZFmXKI8nU5 — McDonald's (@McDonalds) October 8, 2021 The free meals will include an entrée breakfast sandwich, hash browns and a drink. “We…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
COVID-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US COVID-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US
Covid-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US McDonald's is preparing to close its indoor seating areas as cases of the delta variant increase across the United States, according to a new report. The fast-food chain had previously announced plans to reopen indoor dining in all of its franchises by Labor Day as long as there wasn't a resurgence of COVID-19, after closing it down in 2020, according to a report from Reuters. The company has now told its locations to close indoor seating areas in places where the virus is spreading quickly.  Reuters reported that McDonald's recommended that restaurants close indoor seating in places …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Popular Restaurant To Open New Long Island Location Popular Restaurant To Open New Long Island Location
Popular Restaurant To Open New Long Island Location A popular fast-food spot on Long Island is set to expand to a new location, and it's going to be cheesy.  In early July, the owners of Cheezly's, James Christiano and Cody Kilroy, announced plans to open a second location in Melville sometime this fall or winter. The new restaurant will be located at 606 Broadhollow Road, according to the website.  The other location opened in 2019 in Centereach. Kilroy said some of Cheezly's most popular items on the menu include the buffalo chicken mac and cheese, the "Mac-A-Rito," which is a mac and cheese burrito, and chee…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
These Long Island Restaurants Rank Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY These Long Island Restaurants Rank Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY
These Long Island Restaurants Rank Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY Long Islanders take their food seriously and in a recent VRBO poll of the top 15 restaurants in New York, three of the top spots landed in both Suffolk and Nassau County, including the number one spot. For the No. 1 spot in the state, applause goes to the Lobster Roll of Amagansett in Suffolk County. Established in 1965, VRBO says the Lobster Roll is "hands down the best place you can go for a lobster roll sandwich - outside of New England." Locals and foodies have known this for years and always make it a stop if they are visiting the Montauk Lighthouse. What makes it so special, well, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
New Long Island Chick-Fil-A Now Open For Business New Long Island Chick-Fil-A Now Open For Business
New Long Island Chick-Fil-A Now Open For Business If you are one of the few on Long Island who hasn't eaten at a Chick-fil-A then today is your lucky day -- if you don't mind waiting in line. The Chick-fil-a located in Smithtown on the border of Hauppauge, threw open its doors, well, at least its drive-thru lines to fans early Thursday, March 4. So what's the big deal with Chick-fil-A you ask? Well, if it's morning it starts with a warm biscuit with a chicken patty that fills your stomach. Or if you are adventurous, try its sausage biscuit with a little strawberry jam. But really, besides the food, one of the top draws to Chick-fil-A is t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu
Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu It seems the chicken sandwich fast-food wars are heating up again with McDonald's jumping into the fray with a new line of sandwiches.  McDonald's announced on Wednesday, Feb. 24, it was releasing a new crispy chicken sandwich, which is joining its roster of longtime favorites like the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Egg McMuffin, and Filet-O-Fish. Not unlike the famous Popeye's sandwich, the new fried sandwich features a crispy fillet made with all-white meat chicken topped with crinkle-cut pickles and served on a  potato roll. But not be outdone, the chain will also offer two additio…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger
McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger McDonald’s is officially dipping its toes in the vegetarian market with the McPlant, a newly developed plant-based patty that is set to debut as soon as next year. The McPlant offers a new option for some seeking a healthier, vegetarian option from the fast-food giant. “As we have worked to better understand customer demand, some markets around the world have tested plant-based products,” McDonald’s International President Ian Borden said in a statement. Related story - Vote Now: Do You Plan To Try Burger King's Plant-Based 'Impossible Whopper'? “Informed by those learnings, we have creat…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: KFC Presses Pause On Its Popular Slogan, Calling It 'Inappropriate' Amid Pandemic COVID-19: KFC Presses Pause On Its Popular Slogan, Calling It 'Inappropriate' Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: KFC Presses Pause On Its Popular Slogan, Calling It 'Inappropriate' Amid Pandemic Kentucky Fried Chicken is pausing one of the world's most recognizable slogans. The fast-food chain says that after 64 years in use, saying "Finger Lickin' Good" is inappropriate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  "We find ourselves in a unique situation — having an iconic slogan that doesn’t quite fit in the current environment," said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, global chief marketing officer at KFC, in a statement. "While we are pausing the use of 'It’s Finger Lickin’ Good,' rest assured the food craved by so many people around the world isn’t changing one bit.”  The hous…

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by Christina Coulter
Lifestyle
Long Island's Best Burgers? That's What Many Say About This Eatery In Business For 56 Years Long Island's Best Burgers? That's What Many Say About This Eatery In Business For 56 Years
Long Island's Best Burgers? That's What Many Say About This Eatery In Business For 56 Years Long Islanders know the familiar pale blue signs with "burgers" and "franks" signaling a fast-food drive-in that usually has lines out the door. All American Hamburger Drive-In in Massapequa at 4286 Merrick Road is a town fixture since 1963 though the decor is 50s drive-in and the fare hasn't been updated since, a good thing, nor have the prices, really cheap. The old-school fast-food joint serves the same family recipes of burgers, fries and shakes in a counter-service setup to eat in or carry out. The eatery has plenty of local and out of town fans. Massapequa resident Daniel L., says o…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Locally Owned Chick-fil-A To Open In Westbury Locally Owned Chick-fil-A To Open In Westbury
Locally Owned Chick-fil-A To Open In Westbury Chicken lovers rejoice, Chick-fil-A is opening a new restaurant that is locally owned on Long Island. Chick-fil-A officials said they had selected Scott Buccellato as the franchise owner of the new restaurant in Westbury opening on Thursday, Oct. 17. The restaurant is excepted to hire more than 140 new employees -- or team members -- in Chick-fil-A talk. The new restaurant, located at 1530 Old Country Road, the restaurant will open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday and close on Sundays.   The dining room seats 138 and has an indoor children’s playground and free Wi-Fi fo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores? Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores?
Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores? Subway will be truly allowing customers to “eat fresh” as it plans to introduce a plant-based, meatless meatball sub. Beginning in September, Subway will be offering the “Beyond Meatball Marinara” sub, which will be made with Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein, at 685 restaurants nationwide. It is only expected to be on the menu for a limited time. The restaurant becomes the latest fast-food chain to explore plant-based and vegan options for their menu. Burger King introduced a plant-based Impossible Whopper, Dunkin’ will be testing a Beyond Meat sausage and White Castle, Carl’s Jr. and Tim …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Popular National Chicken Chain's First NY Restaurant Will Be In Farmingdale Popular National Chicken Chain's First NY Restaurant Will Be In Farmingdale
Popular National Chicken Chain's First NY Restaurant Will Be In Farmingdale The popular chicken chain PDQ is coming to Long Island. PDQ, which stands for People Dedicated to Quality, will open its first New York restaurant on Sunday, July 21 in Farmingdale. The menu features hand-breaded chicken tenders, signature homemade sauces and dressings, and made-to-order sandwiches like the Honey Butter and Cali Club. There are also hand-spun milkshakes and salads. The menu is chef-driven with "mindful ingredients" but with the convenience of a fast-food restaurant, according to the company. Restauranteurs Dean Poll and Thomas J. Fanning, Sr. own the Farmingdale restauran…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Here's When Four McDonald's Worldwide Favorites Will Be Available In US Here's When Four McDonald's Worldwide Favorites Will Be Available In US
Here's When Four McDonald's Worldwide Favorites Will Be Available In US Four popular and mouthwatering options from McDonald’s restaurants worldwide will be making their U.S. debuts this summer. The following four items will become available at participating U.S. McDonald's locations starting Wednesday, June 5: Stroopwafel McFlurry (From the Netherlands): Hard to say, fun to eat! This sweet treat consists of vanilla soft serve mixed with decadent caramel swirl with authentic chopped Dutch Daelmans Stroopwafel caramel waffle cookie pieces. Yum! Grand McExtreme Bacon Burger (From Spain): This monstrosity isn’t like any bacon burger you’ve had before - it consist…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Vote Now: Do You Plan To Try Burger King's Plant-Based 'Impossible Whopper'? Vote Now: Do You Plan To Try Burger King's Plant-Based 'Impossible Whopper'?
Vote Now: Do You Plan To Try Burger King's Plant-Based 'Impossible Whopper'? Burger King is taking the slogan “have it your way” to a whole new level, pulling off the seemingly impossible with a new Whopper. The fast-food giant has just announced that it is seeking to serve a plant-based “Impossible Whopper” nationwide by the end of the year. The new product is expected to be rolled out to several regions this summer, then to the entire country if customers are enthusiastic about the vegan burger. The test kicked off on April 1, with the Impossible Whopper being offered to customers at 59 locations around St. Louis. It was created in connection with Impossible Food…

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by Zak Failla