One of the last major fast-food chains I expected to find a fish sandwich was Arby’s. It never dawned on me that the chain known for its roast beef sandwiches and jamocha shakes would also offer a fish sandwich, and a pretty good one, too. As I pulled into the drive-thru, I remember thinking, “Wait!… Continue Reading →
I was driving around Reno this time last week on a business trip (by “business” I mean “cartooning-related”) and found myself approaching the intersection of Plumb and Kietzke lanes. The marquee of the corner A&W caught my eye: “BEST FISH SANDWICHES IN TOWN!” That sounded like a boastful challenge, so I decided to take them… Continue Reading →
When I think Louisiana, I think Hurricane Katrina, “True Blood” on HBO each Sunday, and Popeyes (its proper name is “Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen,” but who really calls it that?). Yesterday I pulled into the drive-thru and skimmed over their menu. Although I couldn’t find it, I knew they had a catfish sandwich, so I ordered… Continue Reading →
I don’t know what it is about SONIC. It’s not their prices (not bad, by the way). It’s not their amusing commercials. It’s certainly not their food. Perhaps it’s that SONIC fills the void left by A&W, an American institution that — like the drive-in theater — has largely become a dwindling relic of two… Continue Reading →
Church’s Fish Sandwich This one was a total surprise. Not the fish sandwich, but Church’s Chicken even offering a fish sandwich. I have never eaten at Church’s. Whenever I wanted fried chicken, I’d hit KFC, Popeye’s, Arby’s or even the hot counter at Albertson’s. But I spotted a banner driving by a Church’s at 45mph,… Continue Reading →
Jack in the Box Fish Sandwich I confess — I loves me Jack in the Box. Their mascot is great, their commercials are hilarious and oft-times brilliant, their menu is diverse and reasonable, I like their redesigned logo and they’re the home team. Jack has had a fish sandwich for some time now, so it’s… Continue Reading →
For the next couple of Fridays, I’m going to review fish sandwiches from various fast food chains. Seems that everyone loves comparing burgers, fries and shakes. I figure it’s time we shed some light on our fishy friends. Just so you know, this isn’t a Catholic/Lent thing. It’s a “Wha–? They sell fish at Carl’s… Continue Reading →
I’m running out of fast-food franchises that serve fish sandwiches, at least at a local level. A few years ago KFC touted a blink-and-you-missed-it “lent-seasonal” fish sandwich, and Chick-Fil-A offers a fish sandwich but not in this market. And burger joints Five Guys, Smashburger, Little Big Burger and Shake Shack— no dice. Floundering, I… Continue Reading →
Last year, I found myself driving through Utah on a road trip and somewhere south of Salt Lake City I got the hungries. I hadn’t eaten at an Arctic Circle before so I checked it out. This wasn’t the first Arctic Circle I saw on the trip, but every one I did see was in… Continue Reading →
This is just a quick update: I noticed Wendy’s had a differently named seasonal fish sandwich so a return trip was in order. Was it a superficial name change or was it a complete overhaul? I had to investigate! Ever been faked out by your own taste expectations? Like when you want a Coke, you… Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen 