STUFF & THINGS

Stuff & Things are odds and ends, quirky stuff that doesn’t really fit into the food category but that Burger Beast thinks folks like you will appreciate!

Why does a Fast Food Burger look better in advertising pictures?

Several years ago, McDonald’s Canada answered a series of questions about their food. One person inquired about why McDonald’s food looks so different in ads than what the consumer gets…

The Short but Awesome Life of the Burger BEASTmobile

The Burger BEASTmobile only existed for a few short months in early 2011 and featured some great restaurants like Charm City Burgers, El Mago del Fritas & Shake Shack.

What in the World is Papa John’s Double Cheeseburger Papadia?

Papa John’s is bringing back their Double Cheeseburger Pizza and introducing a new Papadia version too. This pizza is now a cult favorite, so it was about time it was back to the menu even if it is for a limited time.

Old Miami Restaurant Buildings Part 2

Everyone seemed to love the Old Miami Restaurant Buildings Part 1, Part 2 picks up with A&W Drive-In, Burger Castle, Chicken Unlimited, LUMS &…

McDonald’s NEW Spicy McNuggets with Mighty Hot Sauce, Gone Already?

If you’re outside the U.S. then you’re already familiar with McDonald’s Spicy McNuggets.

For some reason, McDonald’s has been holding out on us until now.

Old Miami Restaurant Buildings Part 1

Over the years, I’ve accumulated more old Miami restaurant knowledge than I probably care to admit.

I also like to investigate a building’s history and determine if there are any more like it left around town.

KISS BURGER, OUR MEAT… YOUR MOUTH!

Way back in October of 2008, a parody site called KISS Burger went live with only their logo.

A few months later the full website would reveal…

Is Rio Cristal Closing After 40 Years?

After some discussions late last week amongst the Acosta family, Rio Cristal will not be closing after all.

The Story of Bob’s Big Boy & its Double-Deck Hamburger

You can’t consider yourself a burger aficionado without knowing the history of Bob’s Big Boy, its founder Bob Wian & the iconic Big Boy Double-Deck Hamburger.

10 Dipping Sauces You Need In Your Life

I love sauces of all kinds, in particular, the type of dipping sauces that you need in your life to survive.

So please be sure to familiarize yourself with these 10 Specialty Dipping Sauces.

New & Removed Fast Food Menu Items During the Pandemic

During these crazy COVID-19 times, fast food chains have been adding new items and quietly removing old ones. If you’re like me you check out the…

Man v. Food Live from Miami Episode Recap

I’ve always thought of the Man v. Food Live episode in Miami as a game-changer for my hometown. More than ten years ago, Man v. Food & its host Adam…