McItaly

The McItaly is a very controversial burger. If you go to Micky D's in Etnapolis, you will notice all the employees wearing a green shirt promoting the new burger. Italy is the country that brought us risotto, tiramisu, and pizza--and now this? Can the country that prides itself on local produce and slow cooking whip up a new McDonald's menu item?

Luca Zaia, Berlusconi's Agriculture Minister, said "this burger has great ambitions." This is not your ordinary burger - it has artichoke spread, Asiago cheese, and lettuce, Italian olive oil, onion and smoked pancetta. Over at The Guardian's Word of Mouth foodblog, Matthew Fort has called the burgers a "monstrous act of national betrayal." However, some claim it will add $3.6 million to the Italian economy because it uses all local produce.

We decided to check it out although we prefer eating a Rossopomodoro when we head to the mall. As usual, McDonald's was packed. My husband ordered the burger and felt that the meat did taste "more natural." He removed the pancetta since it was "slimy" and not "crunchy" and thought the bun "overwhlemed" the burger. Check out the video for more info.

Readers, what do you think?