The new McDonald’s: avant-garde, or an anachronism? Stopped by late on a weeknight to find a new McDonalds with the new McDonalds theme. Dark, smart cushions and Michael Buble playing over the PA. But despite the new accoutrements, at McDonalds, things stay the same — as in 50’s same. Behind the counter, teenage to twenty-something Hispanics hard at work. In front, well-heeled white kids driving up in SUVs, fawning girlfriends in tow. And nobody listens to Buble. The more things change, the more things stay the same. Big Mac and fries were nicely done. As was this brand new time capsule.
