Cheese Options at McDonalds

When you stop in at McDonald's in Rome for something to eat, part of the menu will seem familiar to Americans. You can see a picture of CBO, a sandwich with pollo, bacon and cipolla (in the US that's cheese-bacon-onion) next to the McFlurry options.

But then, there is a hamburger with mozzarella and basil.

There is also a hamburger with fresh pecorino cheese and rucola.

I chose the burger with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Helping the World to Eat

The World Food Program (WFP) of the United Nations is headquartered in Rome. Their offices are on the way to the airport at Fumicino.

This past week I finally stopped the car to take a picture of the WFP Building. It is next door to a McDonald's. I guess both are helping the world to eat!

Fast Food in Rome

Yes! There is fast food in Rome. McDonald's and Burger King restaurants seem to be around almost every corner. This sign for McDonald's with it's slogan "I'm lovin' it." has been expanded to say "I'm lovin' italy."
I am not aware of a Burger King near the Colessium, but this mural seems to say that you can have it the same way as Caesar had it.
You often don't see McDonald's in the historic center because the restaurants blend in with the surrounding architecture and monuments. This picture of the Piazza della Rotundo in front of the Pantheon includes a McDonalds! (It is the ground floor of the peach colored building.)
People are enjoying Quarter Pounders, Big Macs and french fries while looking at the Pantheon.