Uh oh. Both Eater LA and the LA Times are reporting that an outbreak of McDonald's elusive McRib sandwich has ensued in the greater Southland. This naturally begs the question, when will the McRib spread to the Bay Area? According to the McRib Locator, the McRib has already been spotted in one of San Francisco's many McDo franchises. Could this be true?

For those unawares, the McRib is a delectable conglomeration of pork gristle and artificial herbs and spices that have been pressed into a rib cage shaped patty, doused in corn syrup enriched barbecue sauce, and served on a perpetually fresh six inch roll with onions and pickles. They are gorgeous. Keep in mind that this is high praise for this writer, a 372nd generation San Franciscan whose artisan food rich diet is so purely organic and sustainable that he craps nothing but sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows. We can't even remember the last time our shadow darkened the threshold of our local McDonalds. Fortunately, for reasons unknown, McDonald's rarely chooses to unleash the McRib. This is a good thing, as too much McRib = too much Chris.

So, your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to spread out across this great city of ours and investigate the many McDonald's stores still allowed to stand within our borders. Has the McRib truly returned to San Francisco? Inquiring minds must know...