Review: Taco Bell - Spicy Cheesy Roll-Up

Taco Bell's Spicy Cheesy Roll-Up is part of their $1 Cravings Menu test. It is the same as the standard Cheesy Roll-Up, but with the addition of chipotle sauce for a bit of a kick. If you've never tried or seen one, it's a flour tortilla folded over melted cheese and chipotle sauce and then rolled up into a tube.

The Spicy Cheesy Roll-Up sells for $1 each.

News: Panera Bread Unveils "Hidden Menu"

Where a few chains have so-called "secret menus," Panera Bread now offers a "Hidden Menu," because secret menus are so passe.

Where some secret menus come about by consistent customer requests throughout the years, Panera just made this one up on their own (it was "developed" by Scott Davis, Panera Bread's Chief Concept Officer) and tested in New York last November.

News: The Coffee Bean Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Free Coffee or Tea

The Coffee Bean is 50 years old and they're celebrating next week on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 by offering all guests that come by to partake in a free cup of coffee or tea.

The promotion runs all day on January 30 at participating locations (stores hours tend to vary though so you might want to call ahead to check).

Review: Arby's - Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

Arby's new, limited-time Chocolate Molten Lava Cake features warm chocolate cake filled with warm liquid chocolate and topped with cocoa crumbles.

It's priced at $1.99, but I received this one courtesy of Arby's.

A Look at McDonald's "Breakfast After Midnight" Test

McDonald's started testing a limited late-night breakfast menu last year in Ohio and apparently has expanded the test to my local 24-hour McDonald's here in Southern California. The test is also ongoing in certain locations in Utah and Massachusetts (I'm pretty surprised I was able to spell that in one try... I usually miss or add an "s" or "t").

I thought you guys might be interested in a closer look, so here we go:

The "Breakfast After Midnight" menu centers around the McMuffin (if you want biscuits, you're going to have to wait till after 4 am); probably because you just have to toast them.

News: Subway Offers Ordering App in California

Subway now has a free smartphone ordering app that lets you easily place your order ahead of pick up, but is only currently exclusive to California.

The app is available for both iOS (Apple) and Android operating systems and can be found at the Apple App Store and Android Market respectively.

Review: Burger King - Philly Original Chicken Sandwich

Burger King's Philly Original Chicken Sandwich is a limited-time offer featuring a long breaded chicken patty topped Philly cheesesteak-style with red and green bell peppers, seasoned grilled onions, American cheese, and a cheese sauce.

The sandwich sells for $4.49 at my local Burger King.

Around the World: Domino's France Bakes Goat Cheese with Honey Pizza

New at Domino's France is the limited-edition Sweet Chevre Pizza. "Chevre" being the French word for "goat cheese."

The pizza comes with a base of light creme fraiche and mozzarella, topped with goat cheese, smoked lardons, onions, and a hint of honey.

The price for a medium pizza is 6.99 Euros or about $9.32.

News: Domino's Expands $5.99 Pizza Deal

This year, Domino's expands their $5.99 medium, two-topping pizza deal (when you buy two or more) to encompass more items to show that they do more than just pizza.

Under the new deal, you can get any combination of medium, two-topping pizzas, 8-piece orders of chicken, Oven-Baked Sandwiches, Stuffed Cheesy Breads, and Pastas in a Dish for $5.99 each when you purchase at least two.

News: McDonald's SoCal Offers $1 Small Mochas and Lattes

For a limited time, McDonald's Southern California restaurants are offering McCafe Mochas and Lattes for $1 each.

A small McCafe drink typically sells for about $2.29.

News: Burger King - Original Chicken Sandwich BOGO Promo

Burger King is offering a buy one, get one free offer on their Original Chicken Sandwich as well as its two limited-time variants from now through February 17, 2013.

The Original Chicken Sandwich is a long version of your typical value chicken sandwich and features a long breaded and fried chicken patty with lettuce and mayo. It normally costs around $3.99.

Review: Carl's Jr. - Jalapeno Turkey Burger

Carl's Jr.'s Jalapeno Turkey Burger features sliced jalapenos, Pepper Jack cheese, creamy Santa Fe sauce, red onion, lettuce and tomato on a whole wheat bun. It's also on the menu at Hardee's.

My local Carl's Jr. had these at $3.99 a piece.