Moving on Up

     Recently I've noticed that the term "upscale" is being used a lot to describe anything associated with the food industry.  There are upscale food emporiums, upscale restaurants, even upscale farmers' markets.  And now there are even upscale fast food establishments!

     In Huntington Beach, CA Taco Bell has opened U.S. Taco Co.  Their menu?  Themed regional tacos like a Philly Cheesesteak Taco and a southern Chicken & Gravy Taco.

     KFC is premiering Super Chix in Arlington, TX and is putting a home-spun twist on chicken and potatoes.  The chicken is marinated on-site and the fries are cut by hand.

     

     Sbarro in Columbus, OH (and soon to be in Cincinnati) has opened the doors of Pizza Cucinova where you can build your own custom 12" pizza.

     
     Gee, can Burger King and McDonald's be far behind?