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Why do we love fast food?

McDonald's is set to open 200 new outlets in Ireland and the UK over next four years, and the Ame...

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14.08 22 Aug 2024


Why do we love fast food?


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14.08 22 Aug 2024


McDonald's is set to open 200 new outlets in Ireland and the UK over next four years, and the American chain Wendy's has announced that it’s opening their first restaurant on this side of the Atlantic next year.

So, is Ireland fast food obsessed? And what is our favourite chain?

Russell Alford is Co-Restaurant Critic at The Sunday Times Ireland and author of the deep frying cookbook ‘HOT FAT’ and joins John Fardy to discuss.


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