Review: Bristol Farms - The Peanut Butter Cookie

If you're ever in the Los Angeles area, there's a chain of bougie supermarkets (like Whole Foods but not quite like Erewhon) called "Bristol Farms" (also Lazy Acres Markets) which is known for a warm cookie known as "The Cookie." It comes in several varieties, including Peanut Butter.

Burger King Tacos Reappear in Los Angeles

It looks like Burger King tacos are back in the Los Angeles market for a limited time at participating locations.

Starbucks' New Mercato Menu Arrives in Los Angeles

This month, Starbucks' new Mercato lunch menu arrives in the Los Angeles area.

Subway Tests New Breakfast Croissants

Subway is testing new Breakfast Croissants made with croissants baked at each location here in Southern California.

Review: Shake Shack - Rainbow Connection Concrete

Shake Shack's Rainbow Connection Concrete is unique to Los Angeles and features vanilla frozen custard mixed with pieces of a Cofax spiced crumb donut, Sqirl Seascape Strawberry & Rose Geranium Jam, and rainbow sprinkles.

Local Review: Cook's Tortas - Mojito Torta

Cook's Tortas is a Mexican-/Latin-inspired sandwich shop that serves up a variety of tortas on their own fresh-baked bread. The Mojito Torta is filled with roasted pork, garlic mojo sauce, and slow-cooked onions.

All tortas on the menu come with a side and are $8.59 each. I went with potato salad for the side and got a Watermelon Mint Aguas Frescas to drink.

Local News: Papa John's - 50% Off Online Pizza in SoCal Area

Starting this Friday, Papa John's will be offering a "50% off any pizza" deal good online only, and valid at only at participating Papa John's locations in Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties.

Local News: $2 McWraps at Los Angeles Area McDonald's Through April 15

McDonald's restaurants in the Southern California market are hoping you'll try the new McWraps by offering them for $2 each through this Monday, April 15.

McWraps are normally sold at $3.99 a piece and the promo price brings them down to Snack Wrap territory. That's pretty good considering they're more than twice as big.