New Laconia McDonald's - open!

Rattlesnake Gal · 10-27-2010, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Grilled hamburgers are the worst fat food. Bring back BK.

Don't kid yourself. I just checked the nutritional facts on the Whopper vs the Big N' Tasty and this is what I found out:

Whopper - A ¼ pound* of flame-fresh beef, ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayo, ketchup, crunchy pickles and onions on a toasted sesame seed bun:

670 calories
40g fat
11g sat. fat
1g trans fat
75mg cholesterol
970mg sodium
51g carbohydrates
11g sugar
28g protein

Big N' Tasty - A 1/4 pound* 100% beef patty, juicy tomato, premium leaf lettuce, pickles, slivered onions, ketchup and mayonnaise dressing on a toasted sesame seed bun:

460 calories
24g fat
8g sat. fat
1.5 g trans fat
70mg cholesterol
720mg sodium
37g carbohydrates
8g sugar
24g protein

I'm surprised.

Everything in moderation.

sa meredith · 10-27-2010, 05:07 PM

I am amazed that every conversation these days (everywhere, not just this forum) about McDs turns into some good for you/ not good for, debate. Seriously. It's almost like McDs in no longer politically correct. If you take your children there, it is somehow a mind form of child abuse. When did eating at McDs go the way of smoking a ciggarette in public?! Really...these days, tell someone you enjoy a Big Mac and a ciggarette from time to time, and you might as well have told them you enjoy doing a bag of heroin every now and again, and have some interest in child porn.
It's just food. Greasy food. Obviously not the best thing for you...but for many people, a guilty pleasure. And, yeah, OK, they market their product to children...oh, the horror of it all.
You want to eat there every day...good for you!
You want to take your children as a treat every now and again...great!
You want to smoke a pack a day...fine!
Honestly...I'm amazed at today's loony tunes who would utter the words "...I'd never take my kids to McDs". I have no problem with their choice, but it seems today's "do gooders" aren't content to just do their thing. They have to also point out that they believe they are better than every one else. Their way is the right way.

Anyway...Five Guys is simply awesome. For those in southern NH...one in Manchester, right near the mall. And one opening soon in Derry, off exit 4.

jkjoshuatree · 10-27-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

I am amazed that every conversation these days (everywhere, not just this forum) about McDs turns into some good for you/ not good for, debate. Seriously. It's almost like McDs in no longer politically correct. If you take your children there, it is somehow a mind form of child abuse. When did eating at McDs go the way of smoking a ciggarette in public?! Really...these days, tell someone you enjoy a Big Mac and a ciggarette from time to time, and you might as well have told them you enjoy doing a bag of heroin every now and again, and have some interest in child porn.
It's just food. Greasy food. Obviously not the best thing for you...but for many people, a guilty pleasure. And, yeah, OK, they market their product to children...oh, the horror of it all.
You want to eat there every day...good for you!
You want to take your children as a treat every now and again...great!
You want to smoke a pack a day...fine!
Honestly...I'm amazed at today's loony tunes who would utter the words "...I'd never take my kids to McDs". I have no problem with their choice, but it seems today's "do gooders" aren't content to just do their thing. They have to also point out that they believe they are better than every one else. Their way is the right way.

Anyway...Five Guys is simply awesome. For those in southern NH...one in Manchester, right near the mall. And one opening soon in Derry, off exit 4.

Where did anyone say it's not okay to take your kids to McD's?

RI Swamp Yankee · 10-27-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jkjoshuatree

Where did anyone say it's not okay to take your kids to McD's?

In this thread:
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=10929
post #19 it was implied that all children get fat from eating at McD.

dpg · 11-02-2010, 12:08 PM

Five guys rocks...I have a second one about to open within 5 miles of my home in Mass.

Don't go to often, maybe every 4-6 weeks. At that rate old age will kill me before they do.

Greene's Basin Girl · 11-03-2010, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Five guys rocks...I have a second one about to open within 5 miles of my home in Mass.

Don't go to often, maybe every 4-6 weeks. At that rate old age will kill me before they do.

What's going on at the new McDonald's in Laconia. I drove by tonight around 7pm and the lines were incredible at the drive-up windows. I don't understand why it was so crowded?

Pineedles · 11-03-2010, 08:54 AM

Announced this morning! McRibbs are back at all McDonalds nationwide.

RailroadJoe · 11-03-2010, 09:46 AM

Also, hamburgs for 39 cents on Tuesday from 5 to 7.

Bigstan · 10-27-2010, 05:26 PM

Mayo on a burger? No thanks. And if you swap to a Whopper Jr and drop the mayo you have a not so bad choice -

260 calories
4g sat. fat
35mg cholesterol
6g sugar
29g carbs
10g fat
0g trans fat
13g protein
460mg sodium

Fries are what kills you - 440 calories / 22g fat / 670mg sodium.

Switch to Wendys and opt for a salad instead of fries and you have a healthier option. their burgers are better anyways.

Kamper · 10-27-2010, 05:33 PM

I liked 5 Guys burgers. A little better than McD's or BK's. I'm not thrilled with the fries though. They are made from fresh cut potatoes and have too much water in them to crisp up as much as I prefer them. I took y left-over spicy fries home and baked them for lunch the next day. Much better.

My experience is limited to 1 visit at the Nashua H location so I may have hit them on Bad-Fry day.

ILoveWinnipesaukee · 10-30-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigstan

Mayo on a burger? No thanks.

Switch to Wendys and opt for a salad instead of fries and you have a healthier option. their burgers are better anyways.

I was with you about the Mayo on a burger when I moved to Texas years ago. They put mustard on burgers also down there. Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised how great it is with mayo. I will not have it any other way now.

Wendy's burgers seem better only because they are cooked fresh, they are still burgers and still have as many calories as any other fast food burger. The choice of a salad instead of fries is fine, as long as you watch what dressing you use.

McDonald's in the Lakes Region is great for the vacationer who needs someway to please the tough kid on a rainy day and to give them the special treat while on vacation. The everyday trip to McD's is not so good, but I wish people would mind their own business. If I want to go to Mickey D's and get fries or burgers, that is my choice, I thought America was the land of the free, not the land of "eat only what I eat".

Argie's Wife · 10-30-2010, 11:20 AM

My favorite thing on a burger... bluecheese dressing and blackening spice or A1-type steak sauce....

Life is too short to be bland.

JimD · 10-30-2010, 03:10 PM

Does the new one have the playground in it like the old one did?

RI Swamp Yankee · 10-31-2010, 08:37 PM

The other McD thread said NO playground.

Noplace for this overgrown kid to play!

JimD · 11-01-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RI Swamp Yankee

The other McD thread said NO playground.

Noplace for this overgrown kid to play!

Thanks for the reply. Too bad about the playground because kids loved that thing.

Slickcraft · 10-27-2010, 08:12 PM

Went by the new place today on the way to T-Bones, there were quite a few cars at McD's. Some like McD's better than others. I am one of the others. I have to admit, however, to at least five visits to a McD's since they came to New England in 1960.

SIKSUKR · 10-29-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

I am amazed that every conversation these days (everywhere, not just this forum) about McDs turns into some good for you/ not good for, debate. Seriously. It's almost like McDs in no longer politically correct.

You don't know how profound this statement is.Before I read this thread,I was reading a story about a McD's in Brazil.A judge actually awarded an employee $17,500 for the weight he gained while working there.Are you serious?Yup.Unbelievable.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39897648...ess/?GT1=43001

sa meredith · 10-29-2010, 11:27 AM

This is probably not "Lakes Region" stuff...but, while we are on this subject, check this place out. I had the chance to eat here a few years back, while in Arizona.
You want to talk about not being politically correct. They are not, and are proud of it. They actually sell non filter, Luck Strikes right in the restaurant:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4632991n

gtagrip · 10-29-2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sa meredith

This is probably not "Lakes Region" stuff...but, while we are on this subject, check this place out. I had the chance to eat here a few years back, while in Arizona.
You want to talk about not being politically correct. They are not, and are proud of it. They actually sell non filter, Luck Strikes right in the restaurant:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4632991n

I can respect a place that tells the PC to stuff it!

Argie's Wife · 10-29-2010, 03:57 PM

And let's compare that to some of our LR favs:

Old Fashioned Maine Lobster Roll
Source: HERE
Nutrient Name Amount per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 670
Calories from Fat 220
Total Fat 25 g 38%
Saturated Fat 10 g 50%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 285 mg 95%
Sodium 1870 mg 78%
Total Carbohydrates 33 g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 74 g

FRIED CLAMS
Source: HERE
Nutrition Facts
Calories in Fried Clams - 3/4 Cup
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451.0
Total Fat 26.0 g
Saturated Fat 7.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.0 g
Cholesterol 87.0 mg
Sodium 834.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 39.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 13.0 g

So....

WAH!

None of these foods are really good for you and none are for eating on a daily, weekly, or even monthly basis...

Those of you sniping about the bad qualities of McD's food but posting about your favorite lobster roll or fried clam dinner, better think again

Happy Gourmand · 10-29-2010, 04:54 PM

.....if you wash down the All You Can Eat Fried Clams at Kevin's Cafe with a diet Coke....doesn't that balance it out??

Bigstan · 10-29-2010, 05:40 PM

A serving size of clams is 3/4 of a cup? Who doesn't eat at least twice that in a sitting?

That makes fried clams the worst food in the world nutritionally speaking

jkjoshuatree · 10-29-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigstan

A serving size of clams is 3/4 of a cup? Who doesn't eat at least twice that in a sitting?

That makes fried clams the worst food in the world nutritionally speaking

...fried clams are certainly some of the best tasting worst food you can eat. As least in my humble opinion.

As far as a serving size, without the fries and cole slaw, I know I could easily eat 4 or 5 servings...at least.

john60ri · 10-29-2010, 07:31 PM

Too bad there's not a Fuddruckers up there. Used to be one in downtown Boston, near Tremont and Boylston. Now THAT was a burger!

BroadHopper · 10-30-2010, 04:59 AM

At least the coffee's good.

Atmosphere does not fit the lakes Region character. I can see what the selectmen were complaining about.

Very shoddy construction. I'm surprise they allowed it to open.

10-27-2010, 05:07 PM	#2
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	???? I am amazed that every conversation these days (everywhere, not just this forum) about McDs turns into some good for you/ not good for, debate. Seriously. It's almost like McDs in no longer politically correct. If you take your children there, it is somehow a mind form of child abuse. When did eating at McDs go the way of smoking a ciggarette in public?! Really...these days, tell someone you enjoy a Big Mac and a ciggarette from time to time, and you might as well have told them you enjoy doing a bag of heroin every now and again, and have some interest in child porn. It's just food. Greasy food. Obviously not the best thing for you...but for many people, a guilty pleasure. And, yeah, OK, they market their product to children...oh, the horror of it all. You want to eat there every day...good for you! You want to take your children as a treat every now and again...great! You want to smoke a pack a day...fine! Honestly...I'm amazed at today's loony tunes who would utter the words "...I'd never take my kids to McDs". I have no problem with their choice, but it seems today's "do gooders" aren't content to just do their thing. They have to also point out that they believe they are better than every one else. Their way is the right way. Anyway...Five Guys is simply awesome. For those in southern NH...one in Manchester, right near the mall. And one opening soon in Derry, off exit 4.

10-27-2010, 05:26 PM	#9
Bigstan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 376 Thanks: 9 Thanked 163 Times in 91 Posts	Who needs mayo? Mayo on a burger? No thanks. And if you swap to a Whopper Jr and drop the mayo you have a not so bad choice - 260 calories 4g sat. fat 35mg cholesterol 6g sugar 29g carbs 10g fat 0g trans fat 13g protein 460mg sodium Fries are what kills you - 440 calories / 22g fat / 670mg sodium. Switch to Wendys and opt for a salad instead of fries and you have a healthier option. their burgers are better anyways.

10-30-2010, 03:10 PM	#13
JimD Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 25 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Playground? Does the new one have the playground in it like the old one did?

10-31-2010, 08:37 PM	#14
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	The other McD thread said NO playground. Noplace for this overgrown kid to play! __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

10-29-2010, 11:27 AM	#18
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	off topic a bit This is probably not "Lakes Region" stuff...but, while we are on this subject, check this place out. I had the chance to eat here a few years back, while in Arizona. You want to talk about not being politically correct. They are not, and are proud of it. They actually sell non filter, Luck Strikes right in the restaurant: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4632991n

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11-02-2010, 12:08 PM	#5
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,618 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	Five guys rocks...I have a second one about to open within 5 miles of my home in Mass. Don't go to often, maybe every 4-6 weeks. At that rate old age will kill me before they do.

11-03-2010, 08:54 AM	#7
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Announced this morning! McRibbs are back at all McDonalds nationwide.

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RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Also, hamburgs for 39 cents on Tuesday from 5 to 7.

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10-27-2010, 05:33 PM	#10
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,311 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	I liked 5 Guys burgers. A little better than McD's or BK's. I'm not thrilled with the fries though. They are made from fresh cut potatoes and have too much water in them to crisp up as much as I prefer them. I took y left-over spicy fries home and baked them for lunch the next day. Much better. My experience is limited to 1 visit at the Nashua H location so I may have hit them on Bad-Fry day.

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10-30-2010, 11:20 AM	#12
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	My favorite thing on a burger... bluecheese dressing and blackening spice or A1-type steak sauce.... Life is too short to be bland.

10-27-2010, 08:12 PM	#16
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,340 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 2,121 Times in 970 Posts	Went by the new place today on the way to T-Bones, there were quite a few cars at McD's. Some like McD's better than others. I am one of the others. I have to admit, however, to at least five visits to a McD's since they came to New England in 1960.

10-29-2010, 03:57 PM	#20
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Cheeseburger vs. Lobster Roll And let's compare that to some of our LR favs: Old Fashioned Maine Lobster Roll Source: HERE Nutrient Name Amount per Serving % Daily Value Calories 670 Calories from Fat 220 Total Fat 25 g 38% Saturated Fat 10 g 50% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 285 mg 95% Sodium 1870 mg 78% Total Carbohydrates 33 g 11% Dietary Fiber 1 g 4% Sugars 5 g Protein 74 g FRIED CLAMS Source: HERE Nutrition Facts Calories in Fried Clams - 3/4 Cup Serving Size: 1 serving Amount Per Serving Calories 451.0 Total Fat 26.0 g Saturated Fat 7.0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0 g Monounsaturated Fat 11.0 g Cholesterol 87.0 mg Sodium 834.0 mg Potassium 0.0 mg Total Carbohydrate 39.0 g Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Sugars 0.0 g Protein 13.0 g So.... WAH! None of these foods are really good for you and none are for eating on a daily, weekly, or even monthly basis... Those of you sniping about the bad qualities of McD's food but posting about your favorite lobster roll or fried clam dinner, better think again

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10-29-2010, 04:54 PM	#21
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Ya but.... .....if you wash down the All You Can Eat Fried Clams at Kevin's Cafe with a diet Coke....doesn't that balance it out??

10-29-2010, 05:40 PM	#22
Bigstan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 376 Thanks: 9 Thanked 163 Times in 91 Posts	Mmmm.....Clams A serving size of clams is 3/4 of a cup? Who doesn't eat at least twice that in a sitting? That makes fried clams the worst food in the world nutritionally speaking

10-29-2010, 07:31 PM	#24
john60ri Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pawtucket RI Posts: 146 Thanks: 1 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Burgers Too bad there's not a Fuddruckers up there. Used to be one in downtown Boston, near Tremont and Boylston. Now THAT was a burger!

10-30-2010, 04:59 AM	#25
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,614 Thanks: 3,245 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Stop in for coffee At least the coffee's good. Atmosphere does not fit the lakes Region character. I can see what the selectmen were complaining about. Very shoddy construction. I'm surprise they allowed it to open. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.