What Your Fast Food Go-To Says About You

McDonalds:

You support the American dream. You put your heart into everything you do and believe that if you’re going to go for it, you ought to go all the way – which is why you order a Big Mac and fries. And it’s awesome.

Taco Bell:

You like weed and whimsical social media accounts. You are laid back and wear jeans to work. You like cheese. No, you REALLY like cheese. You may or may not have listened to this song on repeat in college.

Chipotle:

Your job is frustrating and you seek refuge in Chipotle because by lunchtime you’re famished from getting the soul sucked out of you. You’re sick of people telling you that’s there’s more authentic Mexican (or a taco truck) down the street, you just want them to leave you alone with your burrito bowl. You’re looking forward to the day when you’re financially stable enough to not think twice about asking for extra guac.

Moe’s:

Same as the Chipotle story, except there’s a Moe’s closer to you and after the day you’ve had you REALLY need queso. You also frequented Moe’s in college, and enjoy a nostalgic moment whenever someone says, “Welcome to Moe’s.”

Burger King:

This can go a few different ways:

1. You have a deep-seated childhood attachment to Burger King.
2. You don’t have any other fast food close to your campus that’s open at 2 a.m.
3. You enjoy buying the crowns for your friends ironically.

Shake Shack:

You have patience and a fervent need to explore anything you haven’t yet tried. You’re willing to wait in line because you have faith in the pay off. You believe in people and in the healing powers of milkshakes.

In-N-Out:

You’re on the west coast and whether you’re a transplant or not is irrelevant because a love for In-N-Out does not discriminate. You are unconventional in that you are down to mix different flavors to make unexpected combinations. You’re chasing your dreams. If you have a day job, you have passion projects on the side, which you pursue actively. You often think about In-N-Out even when you’re not there and you always ask for extra spread at the drive-thru window.

Waffle House:

You grew up in the south or went to school there and the Waffle House sign will forever be a random source of comfort. Whether you moved far away or stayed in the south, you have a genuine appreciation for sticking to your roots. You have strong convictions and own a Waffle House mug that you once stole 8+ years ago and still display prominently on your shelf.

Chick-Fil-A:

You’re an intense right-wing politico who firmly stands by Chick-Fil-A. Alternately, you strongly oppose Chick-Fil-A’s conservative, homophobic positions and desperately want to boycott them but your affinity for crispy chicken and waffle fries is too great. You’re a little indecisive, and are still trying to figure out exactly where you stand. You’ll get there, have another waffle fry.

Five Guys:

You’re the kind of person who loves the free samples at Trader Joe’s. You appreciate all the free toppings because they’re free and they attain a level of personalization that is rare in a sometimes anonymous world. You pay attention to detail, and are stickler for a good toasted hamburger bun.

Wendy’s:

You’re a night person and you absolutely detest waking up early. Your college class schedule never included an 8 a.m., or even a 9 a.m. class. You like to get what you want (not in a spoiled way, just in a way that if you want a baked potato at 1 a.m. you’re not going to talk yourself out of it.)

KFC:

You seek comfort and enjoy being enveloped in warmth, a feeling that can only come from mashed potatoes, gravy and fried chicken. Things are a little shaky, and you need something that you can count on, a friendly face. You found the Colonel.

Pizza Hut:

You’re actually 5 years old and your mom is bringing you to get pizza and wings before you go bowling. Should you even be reading this?

Quiznos:

After growing up in a family who exclusively went to Subway, one day you realized that Quiznos toasted their bread. You’re a pioneer, like Amelia Earhart. While you respect your family’s preferences, you seek something greater and are often restless until you find it. You also really like how Hannibul Burress says the word “Quiznos.”

Long John Silvers:

You’re confused. Much like Mr. Silvers, you might even be in the wrong industry. This chain may be the personification for anybad mistake you’ve ever made. It’s okay. We’ve all been there. Or maybe you just got back from study abroad and ran into the first American fast food chain you could find. Quench yourself with that greasy, oily food. Then go home and shower immediately to get the smell out of your hair.

A&W:

You long for a simpler time, when girls wore poodle skirts and boys took them to the sock hop. When everyone pulled up to the A&W, got their malted milkshakes delivered to their car and then sipped them on the way to the drive-in. You love random, quirky, fun things, like using their plastic telephones to call in your order from 10 feet away. You also appreciate supporting local businesses (years ago, all the A&W franchise owners bought out their parent company and now collectively own it.)

 

Originally posted on Thought Catalog.

14 Amazing Things I Ate and Drank in 2014

1. Sushi bowls at Murakami, West Hollywood

2. Homemade fondue, in my very own fondue pot

3. $1 Oysters at The Churchill, West Hollywood

4. Sangria at Perch, Downtown Los Angeles

5. Squash Blossom Pizza at Pizzeria Mozza, Los Angeles

6. Camembert and saucisson from Paris, with Six Mile Creek Vineyard gin – where I used to work.

7. Steamers and a lobster sandwhich (superior to a lobster roll) from Alive and Kicking Lobsters, Cambridge, MA

8. Chipotle crab claw bloody mary at Tupelo Junction Cafe, Santa Barbara, CA

9. Flash fried soft shell crab with cream cheese grits from Atchafalaya, New Orleans, LA

10. Bahn Mi at the East Side Food Festival, Los Angeles

11. Char-broiled oysters from J’s Seafood Dock at the French Market in New Orleans, LA

12. Hot chai-der (chai&cider) at Crema Cafe, Harvard Square

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. Bold ramen from Tatsu Ramen, Los Angeles

14. Duck confit and red wine braised short rib tacos from the Yamashiro Farmers Market, Los Angeles

7 Reasons Brunch is the Most Important Meal of the Week

1. It’s a place where it’s acceptable to drink away your hangover.
That’s literally why the bloody mary was invented.  It’s “the hangover drink.”

2. It cancels out not doing anything the night before.
If you don’t go out on Saturday, but go to brunch on Sunday, it counts as having a social weekend.

3. Breakfast food is as acceptable as lunch food.
Eggs benedict can share the table with a burger. That’s a beautiful thing.

4. One word: bottomless.
Sure, I’ll have another mimosa.

5. There will never not be a new brunch place to try.
An up and coming spot downtown, a cozy cafe in Silverlake. Brunch places are like Pokemon… gotta catch ‘em all.

6. The best deals on food happen at brunch.
Today I went to a place that offered two entrees and bottomless mimosas for 2 for $25. I mean… come on.

7. There’s something for everyone.
A menu that spans two meal times pretty much guarantees that.

Originally posted on Somewhat Wholesome.