Restaurants are literally in a pickle. An influx of pickle-flavored foods, from potato chips to beef jerky to pickle juice slushies, has reached a new peak with the launch of McDonald's new seasonal Grinch meal, which features a packet of neon-green "Merry Pickle" dill-flavored seasoning meant to be shaken over the brand's iconic fries. And it's only the latest clue that the country is in its pickle era. Read more about the rise of pickle-flavored foods at the link in our bio. Story by Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert (Credit: Getty Images) #pickle #dining #mcdonalds