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The Associated Press: Upscale McDonald’s brings European style to NYC
“The eatery is outfitted with outlets for plugging in laptops, upholstered vinyl chairs instead of Fiberglas seats bolted to the floor, subdued lighting and employees whose all-black uniforms suggest a hip boutique.”
How to properly disassemble a chicken wing.
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‘Boneless’ Wings, the Cheaper Bite
“in restaurants from Sarasota to Seattle, an improbable poultry part is showing up on menus: a little chunk of chicken breast that is fried and sauced and sold, with marketer’s brio, as a “boneless wing.””
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“A Chinese farmer has invented baby-shaped pears - and he is planning to export his novel idea over here. Plucky farmer Gao Xianzhang has created 10,000 of the mini marvels this season and he plans to take the fruits of his labour to the UK and Europe. … ‘People seem to think they are cute or lucky and will buy them as soon as they’re off the tree,’ Gao explained.”
Square watermelon, you’re done.
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The High Line Challenge
“Been to The High Line yet? We made some calls and found a few places that will dodge the tourists and bring food directly to your lazy ass twenty feet above the street. You’re welcome.”
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Pinkberry has liquid toppings now.
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Pinkberry Friday. Free Pinkberry today 5-9 pm.
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“Looks like the tides have changed for our feathery friend, the heron. Rumor has it that we are screwing up or oceans and lakes so much that these birds just can’t take the taste of fish, or perhaps there just aren’t any left. It is called natural adaption. The herons are taking whatever they can to feed themselves. In the case of this, heron chose cute bunny for lunch.”
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