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Mickey D’s brand-spankin’-new\u00a0HQ\u00a0restaurant opens on Wednesday in the West Loop and the food looks UNREAL.<\/p>\n

\"McDonald's
Photo Credit: McDonald’s Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Featuring an ever-changing menu of famous McDonald’s items from the chain’s international locations, you can expect more than just the standard burger and fries from this fast-food joint. Included among the first batch of global cuisines are:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Mighty Angus Burger from McDonald’s Canada<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"McDonald's
Photo Credit: McDonald’s Canada<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A 1\/3-pound patty, lettuce, onion, cheese, bacon, smokey Angus sauce on a poppy and sesame seed bun.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Mozza Salad from\u00a0McDonald’s France<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"McDonald's
Photo Credit: McDonald’s France<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A balsamic-dressed pasta salad with roasted tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, arugula, grilled or fried chicken, served with a breadstick.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The McFlurry Prestigio from McDonald’s Brazil<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"McDonald's
Photo Credit: McDonald’s Brazil<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Made with vanilla soft serve ice cream, strawberry sauce, and\u00a0super-yummy chocolate-covered coconut bites.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The McSpicy Chicken Sandwich from McDonald’s Hong Kong<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"McDonald's
Photo Credit: McDonald’s Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A\u00a0spicy, deep-fried breaded chicken breast served with lettuce on a toasted bun.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Cheese & Bacon Loaded Fries from McDonald’s Austrailia\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"McDonald's
Photo Credit: McDonald’s Austrailia<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s exactly what you think it is: bacon, cheese, & fries. ‘Straya does it right.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Manhattan Salad from McDonald’s France<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"McDonald's
Photo Credit: McDonald’s France<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Made with a baby kale, romaine\/spring lettuce, grape tomatoes, dried cranberries, sliced apples, grilled or fried chicken and served with a breadstick.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In addition to the new, worldly menu, the Randolph St outpost will also feature table service and full-time barista so ya know it’s gettin’\u00a0fancy up in here.<\/p>\n

For more information on McDonald’s HQ \u2013 or, really, to just order chicken nuggets \u2013 head to the Mac Do website<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Originally reported by NBC Chicago<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Featured Image Credit: McDonald’s Instagram<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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