News: Smucker's - New Maple Bacon Syrup

Just when you though the bacon-flavored food items had stopped, Smucker's Foodservice (that's Smucker's for restaurants, cafes, etc.) produces new Maple Bacon Syrup in sealed 1.4-ounce cups.

They sell these in 100-cup cases if you happen to run a restaurant, cafe, etc. or want to make a request from your local restaurant, cafe, etc. You can also purchase a pallet of 126 cases (I wonder if Costco will be stocking these?).

News: Dairy Queen to Add Orange Julius to All Locations

Previously only joined together at DQ/Orange Julius mall locations, Dairy Queen is looking to shore up their smoothie portfolio by adding Orange Julius smoothies and Julius Originals to all Dairy Queen locations.

With smoothies already offered at such rival chains as Burger King and McDonald's as a healthier option, Dairy Queen looks to muscle in with a recognized brand.

Notably, Wendy's has yet to offer any smoothie options.

News: Taco Bell Offers Happy Hour in Los Angeles Area

Taco Bell restaurants in the Los Angeles market are offering a limited-time Happy Hour promotion. Under the promotion, you can get a regular-sized Frutista Freeze or Limeade Sparkler for 99 cents every day between the hours of 2pm to 5pm.

Both drinks are regularly $2 or more. The Frutista Freeze is a flavored ice slush drink and the Limeade Sparkler is a drink of Sierra Mist, lime juice, and various flavored syrups.

News: El Pollo Loco - New Stuffed Quesadillas

Following on the heels of the limited-time-and-now-gone Pork Carnitas Quesadilla, El Pollo Loco serves up new Stuffed (chicken) Quesadillas. Available in three varieties, the Stuffed Quesadillas feature a Crunchwrap-Supreme-style fold for portable, one-handed eating.

The three flavors are: Chicken, Bacon & Guacamole, Chicken Avocado, and Barbecue Chicken.

Review: Papa John's - Chicken Parmesan Pizza

Papa John's Chicken Parmesan Pizza is their current featured pizza and, as such, is only available for a limited time. It features garlic parmesan and pizza sauce, sliced chicken strips, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, and Italian herb seasoning.

As is the norm for Papa John's featured pizza, it costs $10 for a 14-inch large.

News: Burger King - New BK Bacon Burger

In what looks to be an unheralded add to the value menu, Burger King now serves the BK Bacon Burger.

The BK Bacon Burger is simple enough; it features a flame-broiled beef patty, thick-cut hardwood-smoked bacon, mayo, ketchup, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun.

It's about the same size as a Burger King Cheeseburger.

News: Burger King - $4.99 King Deals in SoCal

Burger King is running a limited-time promotion in Southern California called "King Deals" where they're offering a different combo during each weekday at a price of $4.99.

Each King Deal comes with you choice of small fries or onion rings, a small soft drink, and a different entree depending on which weekday it is.

The schedule is as follows:

Review: KFC - Mixed Veggies

Mixed Veggies is offered at Southern California KFC restaurants as a healthy alternative to the more KFC-like sides. It's often advertised with KFC's Grilled Chicken. The vegetable mix features a blend of broccoli, green beans, and red bell peppers.

It's $1.89 for an individual-sized order.

Papa John's Offers 50% Off Your Order

Papa John's is offering a 50% discount off menu prices if you enter the discount code "SUMMER50" when ordering through their website. The code is good through this Sunday, August 12, 2012.

Unlike Domino's current promo, which is good for pizza only, Papa John's discount is good on your entire order.

News: Jamba Juice - $1 Smoothies in the Morning till Aug 10

Jamba Juice is offering their 16-ounce smoothies for $1, but only from 9am to 11am through August 10, 2012. (Update: Jamba Juice is extending the promotion through Friday, 8/17/2012)

The offer is also limited to participating locations in California, New York, New Jersey, and Idaho. Fortunately, they've made a list of participating locations online.

My Starbucks is Not This Nice: A Starbucks in Brazil

I thought this was a neat looking Starbucks that recently opened in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Between the wave-like ceiling and the blue lighting, there's a nice ocean motif going on that makes me think it's near the sea. So, I looked it up and yup, it's near the ocean. Makes sense, no?

I think it's supposed to feel like you're underneath the ocean maybe?

Review: Wendy's - Kids' Cheeseburger

Wendy's Kids' Cheeseburger is actually different from their Jr. Cheeseburger. It's basically a Jr. Cheeseburger, but without pickles or onions which makes it a really simple combination of a beef patty, American cheese, ketchup, and bun.

A Cheeseburger Kids' Meal goes for $3.69 at my local Wendy's.