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McRib arrives in the Twin Cities

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Late on Thursday (Oct 13), I noticed Marc Merced had reported a McRib at a McDonalds in the Twin Cities (4121 Hiawatha Ave Minneapolis, MN). I was excited, but cautious. So I sent an email asking for a photo of the receipt. I received the receipt Friday morning. Around noon I gathered the McRib Mob at work and drove off to taste our first McRib of the season. We knew we were in for a treat upon seeing the window facing traffic had the McRib sign up.



We started to salivate, and hurried into the McDonalds. We were rushed with Welcomes from the staff as we entered this McDonalds at around 12:30pm. I was first to order. “A McRib Combo”, I asked. The lady at the next register pointed out that for $1 more I could have a second McRib. How could I pass this up? The three of us all made the same order.

First McRibs of the Season

First McRibs of the Season




As we left, one of the members of the mob asked how long the McRib would be on the menu. The lady at the register indicated a month and a half! He also asked if the second McRib for $1 applied to all combos. The answer was it only applied to the McRib combo. After leaving with a satisfied feeling in my stomach, I searched out other signage at the McDonalds. Drive thru and a hanging banner welcomed us as we exited the parking lot.






Unfortunately, Kimberly was not able to join us at lunch time. As her hunger for the McRib verges on exceeding mine, I decided it was only fair that she get her feast as well. So back to McDonalds for supper. Kimberly took her McRib with the standard dehydrated onions (those served on other sandwiches at McDonalds), and passed her pickles to me. Kim made her order sans fries/drink ($5.58), and I ordered the combo with extra $1 McRib ($5.40). So offer the drink and fries to the next person in line if you do not want them!








(Yes, I am a Twins fan and have Irish heritage.)

The remains of our feast.

We were stuffed when done. I would have to say the supper McRibs tasted better than those from lunch. Perhaps it was that they were more fresh, or perhaps it was the company I was with. I couldn’t eat my second McRib I was so full, and Kim had a few bites from her second remaining so those made it home to the fridge. I almost forgot, we left behind a McRibLocator.com pen for the next folks to dine at the table we had been at.


Now to cut my hair….


If you find the McRib, make sure to to enter your sighting at http://mcriblocator.com. To have your sighting promoted to confirmed status, send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt so that your sighting may be promoted to confirmed! Bonus for those that also send a photo of themselves enjoying the McRib, we will share these on the blog.

McRib News October 11, 2011

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A few notable items as McRib season spins up.


1) McDonalds has launched their McRib promotional page at http://mcdonalds.com/us/en/promotions/mcrib.html It appears that there will be some type of online game with “The Quest for the Golden McRib”. Will the winner get a trip to visit the land of boneless pigs, or will they get some other generous prize? 2 weeks and we will know.


2) Just as important on the McDonalds promotional page, the official release of the McRib is called out as October 24. There is still hope for those of us that have not yet this year dined on the bliss that is the McRib.


3) Rumors are floating into our inbox hinting that this McRib season may be elongated. Greg from Hicksville, NY indicates that the management at the local corporately owned McDonalds indicated that this season is a 3 month test run. Depending on the results, the McRib may continue to return annually, only return in limited runs, or may become a regular item. For those of you wondering how to get the McRib to stick around, please be sure to visit the McDonalds at 280 North Broadway, Hicksville, NY and purchase as many McRibs as you can!


If you find the McRib, make sure to to enter your sighting at http://mcriblocator.com. To have your sighting promoted to confirmed status, send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt so that your sighting may be promoted to confirmed! Bonus for those that also send a photo of themselves enjoying the McRib, we will share these on the blog.

Free McRibs in Tampa Bay

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Do you live in the Tampa Bay area? Are you a huge fan of the McRib? @McDTampaBay on twitter is hunting for the biggest McRib fans in Tampa Bay. Winners will receive a free McRib!
From their twitter account “McRib kickoff party on 10/10 from 5-6pm at our Seffner store (610 W MLK) for some FREE McRib love!”


Sounds like a darn good McRib Monday to me. Visit them on Twitter for more details http://twitter.com/#!/mcdtampabay


If you find the McRib, make sure to enter your sighting at http://mcriblocator.com. Also, send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt so that your sighting may be promoted to confirmed! Bonus for those that also send a photo of themselves enjoying the McRib. We will share these on the blog.

Update: McRibs in Japan

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Last week we reported that the McRib had returned to Japan. Since then, the Web has been buzzing with details of their version of the McRib. I have found one blog that has a series of pictures of the McRib from it’s unveiling from the wrapper, to the tray insert, to various shots of the McRib itself Japanese McRib via Blog Post.
Additionally, I received another images of this McRib from a California resident visiting Japan.

Japan McRib via Mathew K.


Contrasting this McRib versus the typical US version.
Japan:
Sesame hoagie bun, Mayo (sometimes much mayo), Lettuce,Onion,lemon sauce, McRib patty, BBQ sauce, bottom of bun.


US:
Cornmeal topped hoagie bun, Pickles, Onion, BBQ Sauce slathered McRib patty, bottom of bun.


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If you find the McRib, make sure to enter your sighting at http://mcriblocator.com. Also, send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt so that your sighting may be promoted to confirmed! Bonus for those that also send a photo of themselves enjoying the McRib. We will share these on the blog.

McRib Returns in Orlando October 12, 2011?

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I received an email this evening from Chris Norris in the Florida area. Enclosed in this email is a monthly event calendar for The Orlando, FL area McDonalds. Chris found this insert at McDonalds, specifically at the McDonalds near Universal Studios.


Most interesting is the entry on October 12.

Zoom in on October 12
This promotion is consistent with what was offered in many parts of the Midwest last year, and the timing again matches up with the release last year (actually this is the same day of October that the first report with favorable reviews from last year showed up).

If you find the McRib, make sure to enter your sighting at http://mcriblocator.com. Also, send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt so that your sighting may be promoted to confirmed! Bonus for those that also send a photo of themselves enjoying the McRib. We will share these on the blog.

McRib to return in Ohio

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A few days ago, one of our blog readers pointed us to the following story Woman wins McDonalds Breakfast. The owner of the McDonald’s was interviewed and he let it “slip” that the McRib would be returning along with Monopoly. Earlier this week McDonalds did launch their 2011 Monopoly Contest, so that component of the owner’s comments have proven true. This is also consistent with the release last year, where in some areas you were able to purchase a McRib combo with the Monopoly contest game pieces available.


If you find the McRib, make sure to send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt so that your sighting may be promoted to confirmed! Bonus for those that also send a photo of themselves enjoying the McRib. We will share these on the blog. Also make sure to enter your sighting at http://mcriblocator.com