Neat! Coca-Cola - "Sing for Me" Vending Machine

I have to say, Coca-Cola has their vending machine marketing down pat. Some of you might remember the "Hug Me" machine they placed at a university in Singapore earlier this year. Well, this holiday season, out in Sweden, Coca-Cola put a "Sing for Me" vending machine at the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden during finals time.

Review: El Pollo Loco - Shredded Beef Taco

El Pollo Loco's Shredded Beef Taco features an artisan corn/wheat tortilla filled with shredded beef, chipotle cream, Romaine lettuce, shredded Jack cheese, and pico de gallo salsa.

It's part of El Pollo Loco's latest venture into serving beef (after a failed attempt with steak) and comes in at $2.79 a pop. At 5.75 ounces, it's just a little heavier than a Taco Bell Gordita.

News: Starbucks - BOGO Holiday Drinks, December 13 - 16

From now through this Sunday, December 16, 2012, Starbucks is offering a buy-one-get-one-free offer on their holiday drinks between the hours of 2 pm to 5 pm. 

They're calling it the "Buy One, Share One Event."

What's on the Menu: Starbucks Hong Kong Christmas 2012

While Starbucks' holiday drinks don't vary too much from country to country, the food offered in stores tend to cater more towards local norms and this year in Hong Kong, Starbucks offers quite the festive spread for Christmas.

Check it out:

Review: El Pollo Loco - Chocolate Nachos

El Pollo Loco's new Chocolate Nachos features fried chocolate flour tortilla chips topped with a chocolate fudge sauce, marshmallow creme, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

A roughly half-pound, family-sized plate comes in at $3.99.

Around the World: KFC India - Fried Chicken with Curry Leaves!

For a limited-time, KFC India is offering a localized version of the Colonel's chicken with new Curry Crunch fried chicken.

The preparation for the chicken included frying them in Indian spices (i.e. curry spices) and then sprinkling them with curry leaves before serving.

Review: Wendy's - Mozzarella Chicken Supreme

Wendy's latest limited-time sandwich, the Mozzarella Chicken Supreme boasts a crispy-fried chicken breast filet two slices of natural mozzarella cheese, lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a creamy parmesan sauce on a premium toasted bun.

My local Wendy's has them on the menu for $4.69.

News: Krispy Kreme - BOGO Free Dozen Donuts on 12-12-12

Krispy Kreme is offering a printable BOGO ("buy one, get one") coupon good for one dozen free Original Glazed donuts and when you buy one dozen Original Glazed donuts.

The coupon can only be redeemed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 12, 2012. They're calling the event "Day of the Dozens!"

You can get the coupon on the Krispy Kreme Facebook here.

Holiday Gift Guide - Giant Candies

Because what better way to show your Christmas love than with ridiculously large candies, here's a Holiday Gift Guide to giant versions of some of your favorite candies.

I'm not talking about large boxes of your favorite candies, these are huge versions of the actual candy. They don't come cheap though. Most cost more than if you bought the same weight of the smaller versions. Check them out below:

Review: Papa John's - Five Sausage Pizza

Papa John's Five Sausage Pizza is their latest limited-time offer and is your typical Papa John's pizza, but topped with 5 sausages: chorizo, pork sausage, mild & spicy sausage, and smoked sausage.

A large is currently offered at $11 for the duration of the promotion.

News: El Pollo Loco - New Chocolate Nachos

One of the more novel items to come out this year, El Pollo Loco's new, limited-time Chocolate Nachos feature a feast of sweetness with chocolate tortilla chips covered in marshmallow cream and a Mexican chocolate sauce.

News: Panera Bread - 2012 Seasonal Holiday Menu

It's nearing Christmas, and that means Panera Bread is trotting out some new and returning featured menu items this winter to help celebrate the holidays, including a couple new sandwiches as well as some new holiday-themed cookies.

Here's a look at Panera Bread's 2012 Holiday Menu: