For those not 'in the know', the
McGangbang is not a sexual euphemism for an appalling sex act involving Scottish clowns, but a 'secret' sandwich combination available at the wonderous Golden Arches. Oh MaccyD's, where would society be without you? Its creator is unknown to us mere mortals: some speculate he was a College 'Bro' of the highest Bro-order, others that he was a bodybuilder trying to bulk up on the cheap. See, a
McGangbang is a double cheeseburger, patties split in twain, and stuffed with an entire McChicken sandwich. Both items were originally on the US Dollar menu and the sandwich cost only $2.16 in total. I suspect that you would struggle to get more calories, 'meat' and minutes taken off your life at such a bargain anywhere else. Sure your HMO may adjust your premiums by a few hundred dollars a year for getting one - but that's for 'Future You' to worry about. Forgettaboutit.
Anyway, I am not usually of the persuasion to indulge myself so extravagantly (lies) and have yet to try an original McGangbang. I have however indulged in two of Ronald's finest double cheeseburgers neatly pushed together. That was fun.* So, when I heard that some special street traders were coming down to the depths of Canary Wharf for the whole of this week I couldn't resist getting the word out that this may finally happen.
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| Anti-doping control |
The reason the traders are over here is to trade at the
Tour de France Fan Park in Wood Wharf. The area has already played host (and will again) to StreetFeast's
Truck Stop and is a fantastic area for all the hand-working, unappreciated bankers to enjoy. There is a large grass area to lay their Westmancott suits, some seats to take the strain off their bulging wallets and a huge TV screen on which to watch Chris Froome destroy his competition which dwarfs even their Bang & Olfsen. It also has a bar, a sand beach volleyball court, pay area for the kiddies and some stalls selling cycling gear.
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| Top Gun Action in the background |
All this alongside some of the best streetfood London has to offer. Zan is there with her Bleecker St van selling arguably (undoubtedly?) the best burgers in London, Spit & Roast with their crazy delicious chicken baps and korean hot sauce, moustachioed Gurmetti boys with their Italian creations, Hot Dogs from Engine and
many others. It was Bleecker and Spit & Roast that I had my eye on though to help create the immensely inappropriately named #bleeckerspitroastgangbang. And here it is:
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| Step 1 - Take a double cheeseburger and a fried chicken breast |
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| Step 2: Combine and begin to McDrool |
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| Step 3: Eat. Bang-licious (pic: Burger Addict) |
I decided to lose the bun from the chicken burger as Zan's burgers aren't crappy McDonalds patties - they are juicy, buttery goodness and swamping the flavours with too much bread would be unforgivable. I was initially a bit apprehensive about this being a case of the whole being lesser than the sum of its parts, especially mixing the signature sauces. I have to say though, I was really pleasantly surprised. Apart from it being a little messy to eat it actually worked really well. The beef and chicken obviously clash a little texturally, but the crunch from the deep frier and the soft melting beef was a great contrast. Also surprisingly the sauces were pretty harmonious. The heat came through from the Korean hot sauce without overpowering the pickle-mustard-mayo or the natural beefiness. Gentle warmth on an already bakingly hot day. Cost-wise it wasnt so bad, the usual double from Bleecker and a special price from Spit&Roast for just the chicken. This burger ain't gonna win prizes for looks or structural integrity, but life too short (or will be if you have this) not to go a little crazy every now and then.
I met up with Kate and The Burger Addict on Tuesday and I had
another gangbang
(easy, still talking about the burger folks) and she joined me with a
#gangbangmini. A single cheeseburger plus the chicken, hot sauce and
slaw from Spit&Roast. Beautiful aren't they?
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| #BSPgangbang and the #gangbangmini |
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| Family (Pic courtesy of Kate) |
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| the #gangbangmini - saucy (Pic by Kate) |
So, even if you don't get a #bleeckerspitroastgangbang (which I clearly recommend), I would at the very least get over to the Fan Park either for a spot of lunchtime sun-worshipping and some after work drinks. The Park is open from 11am - 10pm, Monday - Sunday, and is a pretty perfect place to watch Cavendish rocket himself down the Champs Elysees, or Froome to win on the switchbacks of Alpe D'Huez. With a cold beer/Pimms and a slightly more sensible food choice from one of the traders, makes the week that much better. Also if you do really want a McGangbang - just keep an eye out from when Bleecker and S&R are next trading at the same market and the glory could be yours. I'm waiting for my invite from
Man v Food.
PS. Bring some wet wipes.
Where is it: Wood Wharf is behind the State Street building in Canary Wharf. There is a pontoon walkway connecting it to Mongomery Square and is only a 2 minute walk from the back exit of the Jubillee line station.
* Loosest definition of fun since someone once described watching a Rob Schneider movie as 'a good time'.
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