- I attended the first-ever ChainFest in New York Metropolis and ranked the whole lot I ate.
- The meals competition options elevated takes on iconic chain-restaurant and fast-food menu gadgets.
- This is the whole lot I ate, together with new menu gadgets coming to KFC and Purple Robin.
On what felt like an unusually scorching September day in New York Metropolis, I trekked throughout a grassy discipline, my abdomen empty and churning in anticipation of what lay forward.
In entrance of me loomed a big stage with a DJ blasting music, tents arrange with picnic tables, and a VIP space that beckoned me to come back inside.
This wasn’t a music competition — it was ChainFest, a meals competition with pop-up occasions in New York Metropolis and Los Angeles. ChainFest collaborates with Michelin-starred chef Tim Hollingsworth and chains like KFC, Cracker Barrel, Purple Robin, and Purple Lobster to create elevated variations of fan-favorite menu gadgets.
I obtained the chance to attempt all the dishes, together with new menu gadgets coming to chains quickly. Many of the meals I attempted was included in the usual tasting ticket, which began at $99.99 and allowed company to attempt every ChainFest menu merchandise as soon as. The gadgets have been all portioned on the smaller facet in order that company may attempt each menu merchandise with out feeling overly stuffed.
Nevertheless, as a way to attempt the unique Purple Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits-inspired butter-poached lobster biscuit, you needed to buy a VIP ticket, which began at $399.99 and included limitless entry to all ChainFest cubicles, early entry to the competition, an open bar, and different perks. I acquired a media go to attend the competition.
General, I left feeling effectively and really stuffed.
This is the whole lot I ate at ChainFest, ranked from my least favourite to my favourite.
