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Au Roi de la Bière

Once a 19th-century brasserie, this McDonald's exterior celebrates Alsatian design and the "King of Beer."

Manchester, New Hampshire

Richard McDonald's Niche

This humble resting place belongs to one of history's most celebrated restaurateurs.

Minsk KFC

Remnants of the city's Soviet history hover over this modern fast-food outlet.

A food truck fit for a prince.

The Exiled Prince Behind Los Angeles' Only Fresh-Pasta Food Truck

Bend the macaro-knee.

Luke Fater February 27, 2020

Pacifica, California

Linda Mar Taco Bell

The most beautiful Taco Bell in the world even has surfboard parking.

Colonel Sanders has never been more festive.

How a White Lie Gave Japan KFC for Christmas

One cunning business maneuver created a tradition and saved a franchise.

Luke Fater December 13, 2019

San Jose, California

Mark's Hot Dogs

For roadside fast food, pull over at the giant orange.

San Bernardino, California

Mitla Cafe

The Route 66 institution that inspired Taco Bell also served as an important headquarters for Mexican-American social movements.

Sate & Sake, opened two years ago, is quite likely the only Malaysian food truck in Italy.

Italy's Only Malaysian Food Truck Draws an Unlikely Crowd: Italians

Justin Yip's satay is winning over nationalistic eaters.

Luke Fater October 17, 2019

If you look closely, the Baths of Caracalla look a bit like the Golden Arches.

The Roman Baths of Caracalla Will Not Be Getting a McDonald's After All

The relationship between Rome's cultural heritage sites and the burger chain is long and contentious.

Matthew Taub August 2, 2019

Pasadena, California

Pasadena Cheeseburger Plaque

A California city claims to be the home of a fast-food classic.

A design for the rebooted Doggie Diner that Atchley hopes to build.

The Quest to Revive the Bay Area's Fabled Doggie Diners

One man is determined to get these giant dachshunds smiling down on customers once more.

Matthew Taub July 10, 2019

Seasonal, locally-sourced little bites of food that look like jewels.

The Exquisite Boxed Meals of Japan’s Train-Station Kiosks

Ekiben offers a taste of the country's regional delicacies.

Rohini Chaki June 25, 2019

Permanently Closed

Burger Museum

This shrine to bovine consumption and all things fast food is a slice of culinary history both rare and well done.

Fluff Screamer

An unusual combination of marshmallows and spice make this screamingly good burger.

Port Pirie, Australia

Stone Church Fish-and-Chips Shop

Worship at the altar of seafood at this shop housed inside the town's oldest stone church.

Seymour, Wisconsin

Hamburger Charlie

A statue honors the genius who allegedly first took a meatball and made it into a hamburger.

Hot Cheese Sandwich

The original cheeseburger, hold the beef patty.