fast food

The first-ever Chipotle in Victoria is opening its doors downtown. (Courtesy of Chipotle.ca)

Vancouver Island’s first Chipotle coming to downtown Victoria

Popular restaurant chain will bring its burritos and bowls to 1070 Douglas St.

 

Tim Hortons says four retro doughnuts will return to its menu next week. Dutchies are photographed at the Tim Hortons test kitchen in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Tim Hortons unveils 3 more retro treats for its 60th anniversary

Restaurant chain reveals which three doughnuts will join Dutchie in returning to menu

 

Dutchies are photographed at the Tim Hortons test kitchen in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Beloved dutchie back as Tim Hortons marks 60th anniversary

Restaurant promising four retro doughnuts will reappear for a limited time on its menu in 2024

Dutchies are photographed at the Tim Hortons test kitchen in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
FILE - A McDonald’s golden arches is shown at restaurant in Havertown, Pa., Tuesday, April 26, 2022. McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world’s largest burger chain. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

World to add 10,000 McDonald’s restaurants in 4 years

Already ubiquitous fast food chain poised for unprecedented growth

FILE - A McDonald’s golden arches is shown at restaurant in Havertown, Pa., Tuesday, April 26, 2022. McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world’s largest burger chain. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The McDonald’s drive thru had a long lineup on Wednesday afternoon. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

First McDonald’s in North Island history opens in Port Hardy

McDonald’s opened bright and early at 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning

The McDonald’s drive thru had a long lineup on Wednesday afternoon. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
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Could you eat this B.C. pub’s big burger in 30 minutes? Only 2 ever have

Competitive eaters twice videoed their Blarney Stone Challenges at Donegal’s in Surrey

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The new McDonalds restaurant that is being built in Port Hardy is coming along at a quick pace. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)

Golden Arches set to expand its grill beyond the Island’s northern frontier

McDonald’s on track for fall opening in Port Hardy

The new McDonalds restaurant that is being built in Port Hardy is coming along at a quick pace. (Tyson Whitney - North Island Gazette)
A general view shows the 2023 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Eating legend Joey Chestnut shakes off rain to defend hot dog title

Champ gobbles down 62 to win annual Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog contest

A general view shows the 2023 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Brendon Wilkie and Emily McKay inside their kitchen trailer. (Debra Lynn photo)

Move over McDonald’s there’s a new fast food Big M in Port Alice

McWilkies Fast Food is served out of two trailers at the Rumble Beach Marina

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Brendon Wilkie and Emily McKay inside their kitchen trailer. (Debra Lynn photo)
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Trick or Treat with Tim Hortons

The new bucket is now available for a limited time at participating…

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How to eat healthier when ordering takeout

According to nutritionist Karen Ansel, ordering takeout food can be healthy despite…

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FILE - This June 25, 2019, photo shows the sign outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Pittsburgh. McDonald’s said higher U.S. menu prices and easing COVID restrictions elsewhere helped offset troubled markets like China and Russia in the first quarter. The Chicago-based burger giant said Thursday, April 28, 2022 its revenue rose 11% to $5.66 billion in the January-March period. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

De-Arching: McDonald’s to sell Russia business, exit country

Buyer sought who will employ chain’s 62,000 workers in nation

FILE - This June 25, 2019, photo shows the sign outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Pittsburgh. McDonald’s said higher U.S. menu prices and easing COVID restrictions elsewhere helped offset troubled markets like China and Russia in the first quarter. The Chicago-based burger giant said Thursday, April 28, 2022 its revenue rose 11% to $5.66 billion in the January-March period. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
A fast food restaurant employee is accused of urinating into a milkshake mix that might then have been served to dozens of people in Washington state. (pixabay photo)

Police: Arby’s manager in Washington urinated in milkshake mix

Suspect told police he was “almost sure” he threw the bag out

A fast food restaurant employee is accused of urinating into a milkshake mix that might then have been served to dozens of people in Washington state. (pixabay photo)
Justin Bieber holds a pack of Tim Hortons' new Timbit flavours, called Timbiebs in this undated handout photo. Tim Hortons has teamed up with pop superstar Justin Bieber to launch three new Timbit flavours called Timbiebs along with co-branded merchandise. Tim Hortons will roll out the limited-edition Timbiebs Timbits in chocolate white fudge, sour cream chocolate chip, and birthday cake waffle on Nov. 29, exclusively in Canada and the United States.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Tim Hortons *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Tim Hortons partners with Justin Bieber in effort to appeal to younger consumers

Timmy’s-loving pop star asks are you ready for some ‘Timbiebs?’

Justin Bieber holds a pack of Tim Hortons' new Timbit flavours, called Timbiebs in this undated handout photo. Tim Hortons has teamed up with pop superstar Justin Bieber to launch three new Timbit flavours called Timbiebs along with co-branded merchandise. Tim Hortons will roll out the limited-edition Timbiebs Timbits in chocolate white fudge, sour cream chocolate chip, and birthday cake waffle on Nov. 29, exclusively in Canada and the United States.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Tim Hortons *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Food trucks in Sooke face new regulations. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

Sooke cooks up new regulations for food trucks

Bylaw amendment targets wastewater disposal

Food trucks in Sooke face new regulations. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
Zac Economou prepares the Greek salads at Greek Fest Victoria, 2019. (Jessica Williamson/Black Press Media)

Victoria’s Greek Fest back for two weekends

Event is the community’s 20th annual and falls on the 200th year of Greek independence

Zac Economou prepares the Greek salads at Greek Fest Victoria, 2019. (Jessica Williamson/Black Press Media)
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Anderson: When the fried chickens come home to roost

Too much comfort food eventually leads to physical discomfort

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Randy Estrada holds up his chicken sandwiches at a Popeye’s in Kyle, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. The much-hyped chicken sandwich will go on sale Canada-wide on Monday, after trial launches in Edmonton and southern Ontario earlier this year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Eric Gay

Popeyes to roll out viral chicken sandwich Canada-wide amid physical distancing

Popeyes has launched an ambitious expansion in the Canadian market in the last five years.

Randy Estrada holds up his chicken sandwiches at a Popeye’s in Kyle, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. The much-hyped chicken sandwich will go on sale Canada-wide on Monday, after trial launches in Edmonton and southern Ontario earlier this year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Eric Gay
FILE In this Jan. 31, 2014 file photo, a KFC sign hangs in Saugus, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

KFC suspends ‘It’s Finger Lickin’ Good’ slogan amid COVID-19 pandemic

Fried chicken chain says slogan is inappropriate amid a pandemic

FILE In this Jan. 31, 2014 file photo, a KFC sign hangs in Saugus, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)