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Jun 29, 2017

McDonald's Serves Blueberry & Creme Pie in Select Areas This Summer

McDonald's is serving warm Blueberry & Creme Pie for a limited time this summer at participating restaurants in select areas, including here in Los Angeles, CA.

Tim Hortons Celebrates Canada with New Poutine Donuts in the U.S.

Looking to share a bit of their Canadian heritage with us south of the border, Tim Hortons unveils a number of Canadian-inspired menu items include Poutine Donuts but only for one day.

Red Robin Grills Up New BBQ Boss Hog Burger This Summer

Red Robin embraces a summer barbecue theme in coming up with the new BBQ Boss Hog burger for their 2017 summer menu.

50-Cent Small Frosty at Wendy's for the Summer

Wendy's entices you to cool down with one of their signature Frosties by offering them at 50 cents per small-size cup for a limited time at participating locations.

Jun 28, 2017

Review: Del Taco - Huevos Rancheros Epic Burrito

Del Taco's Huevos Rancheros Epic Burrito weighs in and over a pound and consists of grilled chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, pinto beans, roasted chile salsa, sliced avocado, grated cheddar cheese, and sour cream, double-wrapped in two warm corn tortillas as well as an oversized, warm flour tortilla.

Hostess Reveals New Chocolate Peanut Butter Twinkies

In a move that seems only natural after introducing Chocolate Twinkies earlier this year, Hostess follows up with the debut of new Chocolate Peanut Butter Twinkies.

Popeyes Introduces New Cheddar Biscuit Butterfly Shrimp

Popeyes' latest new menu item is new Cheddar Biscuit Butterfly Shrimp. It features marinated butterfly shrimp with a crispy cheddary, biscuit-y shell.

79-Cent Medium Slushes at Sonic on June 29, 2017

Sonic will be pouring medium-size Famous Slushes and Transformers Slushes for 79 cents a cup on this Thursday, June 29, 2017 at participating locations.

Arby's Returns Brown Sugar Bacon and Makes It Thicker

Brown Sugar Bacon makes it way back to the Arby's and, this time around, it's three times as thick as before.

Jun 27, 2017

Papa John's Brings Back Double XL Pizza for $12

The Monster Toppings XL Pizza returns to Papa John's for a limited time as the "Double XL Pizza."

Carnitas Makes Its Annual Return to Del Taco for 2017

Del Taco once again brings back shredded pork carnitas to the menu for a limited time. The chain braises the pork in small batch kettles with "authentic" spices.

Del Taco's carnitas can be found in a number of new and returning menu items:

Free Tea at McAlister's Deli on June 29, 2017

McAlister's Deli will be holding their annual Free Tea Day promotion on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

Dairy Queen Releases New Brownie and Blondie Blizzards

Dairy Queen adds two new Blizzards featuring brownies and their chocolate-less counterparts, blondies, for a limited time this summer.

Domino's Launches New Bread Twists

Perhaps seeking an answer to the garlic knots offered by Papa John's and Pizza Hut, Domino's introduces their own take with the rise of new Bread Twists.

Jun 26, 2017

Review: Taco Bell - Double Chalupa

Taco Bell's Double Chalupa features an oversized, boat-like Chalupa shell filled with a double portion of seasoned ground beef (versus a regular Chalupa), shredded lettuce, diced tomato, reduced-fat sour cream, warm nacho cheese sauce, and shredded three cheese blend.

Krispy Kreme Serves Extra-Fancy Donuts Exclusively at One Location in London

If you've ever wondered what extra-fancy, upscale donuts from Krispy Kreme might be like, you'll probably want to head over to London where one Krispy Kreme location serves up an exclusive line of donuts featuring ingredients like Marc de Champagne, Belgian white chocolate, and honeycomb toffee.

Jun 25, 2017

Minions Invade the McDonald's Singapore Menu

Leading up to Universal Pictures' upcoming Despicable Me 3 movie, the Minions have invaded the McDonald's Singapore menu with plenty of yellow (the same color as the Minions) and a good deal of banana (the favorite food of the Minions) to go around.

The menu features:

Jun 23, 2017

Review: Oatmeal Chips Ahoy Thins

Oatmeal Chips Ahoy Thins cookies feature a thin and crispy version of the brand's chocolate chip cookies but with the addition of oatmeal.

Moe's Southwest Grill Enters Frozen Food Aisle with New Breakfast Bowls

Moe's Southwest Grill partners with Kellogg's to launch new Moe's Breakfast Bowls in the frozen food section of grocery stores nationwide.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Opens Two-Day Pop-Up Drive-Thru Near Grand Canyon

Cinnamon Toast Crunch looks to celebrate summer family road trips with a pop-up drive-thru serving up bowls of Cinnamon Toast Crunch today and tomorrow near the Grand Canyon.

Jun 22, 2017

All-Day Happy Hour at TGI Fridays on June 23, 2017

TGI Fridays will be celebrating extra daylight of the recent summer solstice by offering their happy hour specials all day on Friday, June 23, 2017. They're calling it the "Longest Friday."

New Double Chalupa Arrives at Taco Bell

Taco Bell introduces the new Double Chalupa as their latest limited-time offer.

Starbucks Debuts Two New Mango-Based Frappuccinos

Starbucks leans heavily on mango for their latest round of limited-time Frappuccinos which consists of the new Berry Prickly Pear Creme Frappuccino and the new Mango Pineapple Creme Frappuccino. Both take the Mango Creme Frappuccino as their base.

Checkers and Rally's Release New Garlic Buttery Steak Burger and Beefzilla

Checkers and Rally's give their steak-topped burgers a garlicky twist with the debut of the new Garlic Buttery Steak Burger and its big brother: the Beefzilla.

Jun 21, 2017

Review: Burger King - Steakhouse King

Burger King's Steakhouse King features two quarter-pound flame-grilled beef patties, 3 half-strips of thick-cut bacon, A.1. Thick & Hearty sauce, crispy onions, melted American cheese, and mayo on a toasted sesame seed bun.

50-Cent Corn Dogs at Sonic on June 22, 2017

Sonic will be frying up their corn dogs for 50 cents each this Thursday, June 22, 2017 at participating locations.

Baskin-Robbins Tests New Sundae Shakes

Baskin-Robbins has been spotted testing new Sundae Shakes in Detroit, MI and New Orleans, LA.

Pretzel Dogs Are Back at Sonic

Pretzel Dogs return to Sonic this summer and are available in two varieties: Cheesy Bacon and Original.

Buffalo Wild Wings Tests Express Format Focusing on Take Out and Delivery

Citing growing consumer interest in takeout and at-home dining, Buffalo Wild Wings will test two smaller "B-Dubs Express" locations that are more geared towards take-out and delivery.

Jun 20, 2017

Cold Stone Launches New Confetti Cupcake Ice Cream

Cold Stone Creamery rolls out new Confetti Cupcake ice cream for a limited time this summer.

The new ice cream flavor is featured in a new Cold Stone Creation: Party Like a Cupcake.

40-Cent Cookies at Great American Cookies on June 22, 2017

Great American Cookies turns 40 this year and to celebrate will be selling Regular Cookies for 40 cents a piece on Thursday, June 22, 2017.

General Mills Giving Away 10,000 Boxes of Marshmallow-Only Lucky Charms

Back in 2015, General Mills gave Lucky Charms marshmallow fans a chance to win one of ten cereal boxes filled with just Lucky Charms marshmallows. This year, they're increasing the amount of boxes given out to 10,000.

Jun 19, 2017

Review: Popeyes - Cherry Cheesecake Pie

Popeyes' Cherry Cheesecake Pie features a combination of cherry pie filling, cheesecake, and graham cracker crumbs in a deep-fried, turnover-style shell.

Burger King Introduces New Lucky Charms Shake

Burger King adds a second cereal shake to the menu with the introduction of the new, limited-time Lucky Charms Shake.

Carl's Jr. Tests Country Gravy Biscuit Sandwich

It's a small change but Carl's Jr. is testing a new Country Gravy Biscuit Sandwich in Garden Grove, CA.

Burger King Debuts New Mushroom & Swiss King

Burger King gives the mushroom & Swiss treatment to their top-end line of "King" burgers with the launch of the new, limited-time Mushroom & Swiss King.

Jun 18, 2017

DiGiorno Trots Out New Frozen Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizzas

DiGiorno is offering their own frozen take on Detroit-style deep dish pizza with the recent launch of new DiGiorno Crispy Pan Pizza.

Jun 17, 2017

Einstein Bros. Offers Free Doggie Bagels for "Take Your Pet to Work" Week

Einstein Bros. will be celebrating "Take Your Pet to Work" Week with a treat for your canine friends: a free doggie bagel with any purchase from Monday, June 19, 2017 through Friday, June 23, 2017.

McDonald's Hong Kong Serves Up New Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich

As part of their McCafe menu, McDonald's Hong Kong introduces two new varieties of "toastie" sandwiches: the Bacon, Macaroni & Cheese Toastie and the Corn & Cheese Champignon Toastie.

Jun 16, 2017

Review: Wendy's - Strawberry Mango Chicken Salad

As far as fast food salads go, Wendy's offerings are definitely as good as it gets.  In fact, the salad options at other fast food chains are rather abysmal in comparison.  Wendy's always has an evolving cast of salad options featuring thoughtful and often seasonal ingredients which really set itself apart in the category.

Starbucks Partners with Lady Gaga to Launch "Cups of Kindness" Drinks

Starbucks collaborates with Lady Gaga to debut the new Cups of Kindness collection of four colorful drinks.

"Create Your Own Tour of Italy" Menu Returns to Olive Garden for Summer 2017

The "Create Your Own Tour of Italy" menu is back at Olive Garden for a limited time this summer.

The menu features a number of choices from three categories of dishes so that you end up with a plate of three entrees.

Jun 15, 2017

Burger King Serves New Crab Cake Burger Topped with Shrimp in South Korea

Burger King serves up a new, limited-time seafood burger over in South Korea that features a fried crab cake patty topped with garlic shrimp.

Deep Fried Twinkies Testing at Long John Silver's

Long John Silver's is testing Deep Fried Twinkies as a new menu item with an eye on rolling out the dessert nationwide in the near future.

Denny's Goes with Kale and Berries for the 2017 Summer

Denny's goes with kale and berries this summer with a number of new menu items showcasing one and/or the other, including the new Chopped Kale & Grilled Chicken Salad, which features both kale and cranberries.

Here's what you can expect: