GILROY, CA - An unlikely new contender has just entered into the locally-sourced produce arena. McDonald’s has started using garlic from Gilroy, CA, for a new item in four of its San Jose-area locations in the state—“Gilroy Garlic Fries.” Not only that, McDonald’s also announced it had entirely sold out of the garlicky new menu item in the first week it was made available. 

Our #WorldFamousFries meet #GilroyGarlic only in the Bay Area! Try them at four South Bay restaurants today! pic.twitter.com/J7O4PSdEXJ

— McDonald's Bay Area (@McD_BayArea) May 3, 2016

So how did the fast food giant become an advocate of the now-trending farm-to-table food culture? “The garlic fries are part of a trend at McDonald’s to experiment with regional flavors and food on its menu,” the company explained in a press release.

The company continued, “The new fries are made-to-order in McDonald’s kitchens where restaurant employees toss French fries in stainless steel bowls with a purée mix that includes ingredients, such as chopped Gilroy garlic and olive oil, parmesan cheese, parsley, and a pinch of salt.” 

Gilroy, as many Californians and garlic growers are probably familiar with, is known as the “The Garlic Capital of the World,” and is about two hours south of San Francisco. McDonald's has previously said if the Gilroy Garlic Fries succeeded in their trial, the item may be rolled out into all of the chain's Bay Area locations. 

Our #GilroyGarlicFries were such a hit that we have a temporary shortage of supplies. We'll keep you updated on their return in a few weeks!

— McDonald's Bay Area (@McD_BayArea) May 7, 2016

Will McDonald’s be venturing into even more locally-grown produce opportunities? Santa Clara Strawberry Shakes, anyone? Rest assured, AndNowUKnow will be the first to alert you if it does.

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