What's on the Menu: KFC Australia

This edition of What's on the Menu takes a look at fried chicken in the land down under: KFC Australia.  So without further ado, a look at some items of interest and cultural nuances at KFC Australia, a storied chain which arrived in 1968 and has grown to over 600 restaurants since.

Sunday Funny: "For You, Only the Best" - McDonald's Germany

A funny McDonald's Germany commercial featuring German supermodel Heidi Klum and Barbara Meier, another model from Germany's Next Top Model. I think you can figure out what's going on.

Local Review: Porto's Bakery - Guava Strudel

The Guava Strudel is another popular item at local bakery Porto's Bakery. It's not sprinkled with sugar like strudel from your typical supermarket bakery.

Guide to Starbucks New Customizable Frappuccino

This is a guide on the add-on prices and options for Starbucks recent customizable Frappuccino push AKA the "however-you-want-it" Frappuccino.  Prices may vary from location to location.  This guide is based on my observations at a southern California Starbucks.

Review: McDonald's Caramel Frappé

McDonald's latest McCafe coffee-based beverage offerings, the Frappés, come in two varieties: Caramel and Mocha.  Having already written about the Mocha, this review covers the Caramel Frappé.

Review: Subway - Seattle's Best Coffee

Subway served Starbucks-owned Seattle's Best brand Brewed Coffee for breakfast price at $1.59 for a 16-ounce cup (I got this 8-ounce cup during their breakfast giveaway).  Subway is also currently running a promo where you can get an English Muffin Melt and a 16-ounce Coffee for $2.50.

News: The Coffee Bean - Free Ice Blended on May 11th

The Coffee Bean coffee shop is hosting a giveaway event on May 11th dubbed their "Ultimate Summer Open House." (Only in Arizona, California, Texas, and Nevada though)

When: Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 from 4pm-7pm
Where: Participating The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf store locations
Why: Free 12-ounce Ice Blended coffee drink in one of three new limited-time summer flavors: Ultimate Honey-Kissed, Ultimate Caramel, or Ultimate Dark Chocolate.

Details: "Only valid at participating The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® store locations in AZ, CA, TX and NV, excludes all Ralphs stores, casinos, campus or airport locations. Valid only on May 11th, 2010, from 4pm to 7pm. Offer applies to 12oz. Ultimate Honey-Kissed, Ultimate Caramel or Ultimate Dark Chocolate Ice Blended® drink only. No substitutions. Limit one complimentary drink per customer. Check your local store for details."

Review: Subway - Egg Muffin Melt - Double Bacon

A part of Subway's new breakfast menu, the Egg Muffin Melt is available with either a plain egg omelet or an egg white omelet (a western omelet is also available) and your choice of meats (bacon, sausage, Black Forest ham, steak, or no meat).

News: Chick-fil-A - Reserve Your Free Spicy Chicken Sandwich on May 21

Starting Friday, May 21, 2010, Chick-fil-A is promoting its new Spicy Chicken Sandwich by inviting consumers to make their reservations to get a Free Spicy Chicken Sandwich.

To take advantage of the promo, you go to www.getspicychicken.com starting Friday, May 21 and choose your preferred Chick-fil-A Restaurant location and time.

Then, from May 31 - June 5, Chick-fil-A will be giving a limited number of free Spicy Chicken Sandwiches to customers who make a reservation.

The Spicy Chicken Sandwich will be added to the menu on June 7.

News: Carl's Jr. - New Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich

Adding a twist to their summer, Carl's Jr. debuts their new Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich which is a variation of Carl's Jr.'s Teriyaki Burger but replaces the beef patty with grilled chicken.

The Hawaiian-inspired Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich features a charbroiled chicken breast, a teriyaki glaze, charbroiled Dole pineapple, Swiss cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato and mayo, atop a honey-wheat bun.  Other Hawaiian-themed items are expected at Carl's Jr. all summer long.

The sandwich carries a suggested price of $3.89 or comes in a combo with fries and a drink for $6.39.  There's a $1 off printable coupon on the Carl's Jr website for the combo.

The Asia Trip: MOS Burger - Yakiniku Rice Burger

MOS Burger began serving rice burgers in 1987 (I would guess to better appeal to the Asian market) and continues to do so to this day.  I've always thought it was an interesting idea and finally got to try one while in Taiwan.

News: Jamba Juice - Daily "Feel Good Specials" During May

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Jamba Juice is offering customers several weekday "Feel Good Specials" for all of the month of May. There are five in all, one for each day of the week. At participating locations only.

The alliterated deals featured are:

• Ideal Meal Monday - 12-ounce Ideal Meals for $3 (blended soy milk, and various fruits topped with banana slices and organic granola).
• Buy Two Tuesday - A special pairing offer of the week (changes weekly).
• Wake Up Wednesday - slow-cooked, steel-cut oats for $2.
• Tasty Thursday - All baked goods are $1 with the purchase of any drink on the menu.
• All Fruit Friday - A 16-ounce All Fruit Smoothie for $3.