Taste-Testing Arby's New Angus Bacon Sandwich: The Chain's Hail Mary

Christopher Robbins/GothamistUltimate Angus WrapFor those GQ types who enjoy wolfing down rare red meat in between sessions with a personal trainer and leafing through a Brookstone catalogue, Arby's still-on-the-drawing-board Ultimate Angus Wrap has you covered. It contains a few green vegetables and a "side salad," that is, if you opt to sub out the curly fries.

<em>Christopher Robbins/Gothamist</em><p></p><strong>Ultimate Angus Wrap</strong><p></p>For those GQ types who enjoy wolfing down rare red meat in between sessions with a personal trainer and leafing through a Brookstone catalogue, Arby's still-on-the-drawing-board Ultimate Angus Wrap has you covered. It contains a few green vegetables and a "side salad," that is, if you opt to sub out the curly fries.

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Christopher Robbins/GothamistUltimate Angus WrapFor those GQ types who enjoy wolfing down rare red meat in between sessions with a personal trainer and leafing through a Brookstone catalogue, Arby's still-on-the-drawing-board Ultimate Angus Wrap has you covered. It contains a few green vegetables and a "side salad," that is, if you opt to sub out the curly fries.

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Christopher Robbins/GothamistAngus Three Cheese & Bacon SandwichThis is Arby's Angus Trojan Horse (Cow?) in that it represents the chain's foray into the more lucrative "angus" market. Surprisingly, the bacon and ranch—two items that are destined to be their own food groups in five years—were rather subtle. Less subtle is the calorie count: 660, 300 of them from fat, which surpasses even the Double Down. But Arby's angus campaign aims to "Respect the Beef," and you could say this flagship sandwich does just that.

<em>Christopher Robbins/Gothamist</em><p></p><strong>Angus Three Cheese &amp; Bacon Sandwich</strong><p></p>This is Arby's Angus Trojan Horse (Cow?) in that it represents the chain's foray into the more lucrative "angus" market. Surprisingly, the bacon and ranch—two items that are destined to be their own food groups in five years—were rather subtle. Less subtle is the calorie count: 660, 300 of them from fat, which surpasses even the Double Down. But Arby's angus campaign aims to "Respect the Beef," and you could say this flagship sandwich does just that.

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Christopher Robbins/GothamistAngus Three Cheese & Bacon SandwichThis is Arby's Angus Trojan Horse (Cow?) in that it represents the chain's foray into the more lucrative "angus" market. Surprisingly, the bacon and ranch—two items that are destined to be their own food groups in five years—were rather subtle. Less subtle is the calorie count: 660, 300 of them from fat, which surpasses even the Double Down. But Arby's angus campaign aims to "Respect the Beef," and you could say this flagship sandwich does just that.

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Christopher Robbins/GothamistUltimate Angus Gravy DipperWe knew the Ultimate Angus Gravy Dipper was still in its experimental phases when an Arby's VP told us that the gravy in question "contains small bits of particulate, which consumers love." Yes, who doesn't love to dip a dressed-up Philly cheese steak in gelatin-based, particulate-flecked gravy? Just like Mom used to make!

<em>Christopher Robbins/Gothamist</em><p></p><strong>Ultimate Angus Gravy Dipper</strong><p></p>We knew the Ultimate Angus Gravy Dipper was still in its experimental phases when an Arby's VP told us that the gravy in question "contains small bits of particulate, which consumers love." Yes, who doesn't love to dip a dressed-up Philly cheese steak in gelatin-based, particulate-flecked gravy? Just like Mom used to make!

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Christopher Robbins/GothamistUltimate Angus Gravy DipperWe knew the Ultimate Angus Gravy Dipper was still in its experimental phases when an Arby's VP told us that the gravy in question "contains small bits of particulate, which consumers love." Yes, who doesn't love to dip a dressed-up Philly cheese steak in gelatin-based, particulate-flecked gravy? Just like Mom used to make!

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Christopher Robbins/GothamistUltimate Angus Classic Deli SubIn a nod to Subway, Arby's may use this Ultimate Angus Classic Deli Sub in hopes that if people can feel the crunch of pickled peppers in their cold cut sandwich, they will trick themselves into thinking they're getting both a healthy and filling meal. Remember, everyone needs at least three servings of "crunch" and four servings of "slurp" per day as part of a balanced diet.

<em>Christopher Robbins/Gothamist</em><p></p><strong>Ultimate Angus Classic Deli Sub</strong><p></p>In a nod to Subway, Arby's may use this Ultimate Angus Classic Deli Sub in hopes that if people can feel the crunch of pickled peppers in their cold cut sandwich, they will trick themselves into thinking they're getting both a healthy and filling meal. Remember, everyone needs at least three servings of "crunch" and four servings of "slurp" per day as part of a balanced diet.

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Christopher Robbins/GothamistUltimate Angus Classic Deli SubIn a nod to Subway, Arby's may use this Ultimate Angus Classic Deli Sub in hopes that if people can feel the crunch of pickled peppers in their cold cut sandwich, they will trick themselves into thinking they're getting both a healthy and filling meal. Remember, everyone needs at least three servings of "crunch" and four servings of "slurp" per day as part of a balanced diet.

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Christopher Robbins/GothamistOutside-In Cinnamon BitesArby's new Outside-In Cinnamon Bites were described as "crack" to us by one of the chain's executives, and are being sold as breakfast items in the few Arby's nationwide that actually serve breakfast. This comparison may be somewhat unfair to crack as crack usually costs more than 99 cents. After you break the Hot Pocket-esque crust and the gooey icing tickles the nodes on your spine, there's a solid chance you'll be groping maniacally between the couch cushions for your next fix.

<em>Christopher Robbins/Gothamist</em><p></p><strong>Outside-In Cinnamon Bites</strong><p></p>Arby's new Outside-In Cinnamon Bites were described as "crack" to us by one of the chain's executives, and are being sold as breakfast items in the few Arby's nationwide that actually serve breakfast. This comparison may be somewhat unfair to crack as crack usually costs more than 99 cents. After you break the Hot Pocket-esque crust and the gooey icing tickles the nodes on your spine, there's a solid chance you'll be groping maniacally between the couch cushions for your next fix.

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Christopher Robbins/GothamistOutside-In Cinnamon BitesArby's new Outside-In Cinnamon Bites were described as "crack" to us by one of the chain's executives, and are being sold as breakfast items in the few Arby's nationwide that actually serve breakfast. This comparison may be somewhat unfair to crack as crack usually costs more than 99 cents. After you break the Hot Pocket-esque crust and the gooey icing tickles the nodes on your spine, there's a solid chance you'll be groping maniacally between the couch cushions for your next fix.

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