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We Asked 9 Chefs: What’s Your Go-to Fast Food Order?

The nostalgia factor alone is enough to feed a craving. There's nothing like digging into the bottom of a greasy bag to pull out a handful of fries at the end of a long day — even chefs who spend hours delicately placing herbs on a plate with tweezers can admit it.

We Asked 9 Chefs: What’s Your Go-to Fast Food Order?

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There's nothing like digging into the bottom of a greasy bag to pull out a handful of fries at the end of a long day — even chefs who spend hours delicately placing herbs on a plate with tweezers can admit it.

Whether it's chicken nuggets with an array of dipping sauces, tacos topped with orange shredded cheese, or a specialty that you can only find at a local chain, these indulgent meals are delicious in a pinch.

The nostalgia factor alone is enough to feed a craving.

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There's nothing like digging into the bottom of a greasy bag to pull out a handful of fries at the end of a long day — even chefs who spend hours delicately placing herbs on a plate with tweezers can admit it. Whether it's chicken nuggets with an array of dipping sauces, tacos topped with orange shredded cheese, or a specialty that you can only find at a local chain, these indulgent meals are delicious in a pinch. Sometimes, what's in the bag doesn't even matter.

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Sometimes, what's in the bag doesn't even matter. The nostalgia factor alone is enough to feed a craving.

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