Review: Foster's Freeze - Waffle Fries

Foster's Freeze's Waffle Fries are of the seasoned and battered variety of waffle-cut potato fries.

These came in a 6-ounce, larger-than-usual, waxed bag for $2.49.

Around the World: Wendy's Serves up Hot Dogs in the Philippines

If you've ever gone to Wendy's and thought, "Man, I could really go for a hot dog right now..." It turns out Wendy's does offer hot dogs... in the Philippines... at all of one location... (some place called "Greenhills" if you're wondering)

The hot dogs are styled as "Wendy's New York Style Franks," but the "New York Classic" is probably unidentifiable as such to any New Yorker; it's just a plain hot dog with ketchup.

News: Taco Bell's New Steak Goes National

It's in with the new, out with the old (steak that is) at Taco Bell with the nationwide release of their new steak, which was developed with the help of celebrity chef Lorena Garcia (best known for helping them out with the Cantina Bowl).

The new steak is described on the Taco Bell website as "tender-braised thick cut steak marinated in Chef Lorena Garcia’s authentic Latin recipe." The pieces also sport grill marks so I have to assume that the steak is grilled at some point.

News: Burger King - New Bacon Gouda Breakfast Sandwiches

For a limited-time, Burger King is offering a "Bacon Gouda" option for their breakfast sandwiches. The sandwiches feature thick-cut smoked bacon, eggs, Gouda cheese, and an herb spread on your choice of an English muffin, biscuit, or croissant.

They're also available with sausage, ham, and no egg combinations if you specify.

News: Frito Lay - New Lay's "Do Us A Flavor" Potato Chips

Frito Lay now offers three consumer-inspired potato chips flavors to their Lay's line of chips. The limited time flavors are Cheesy Garlic Bread, Lay's Chicken & Waffles, and Sriracha and can be found in stores nationwide through May 2013.

Review: Jack in the Box - Hot Cinnamon Shake

Jack in the Box's new, limited-time Hot Cinnamon Shake features vanilla ice cream and red spicy cinnamon syrup, finished with whipped topping and a maraschino cherry.

A 16-ounce "regular" shake goes for $2.69 at my local Jack in the Box.

News: McDonald's Shamrock Shake Back for a Limited Time

McDonald's Shamrock Shake is back in time for St. Patty's Day at participating McDonald's restaurants.

The once-solid-but-now-swirled-green shake features reduced fat vanilla ice cream blended with green mint-flavored syrup, topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.

News: Taco Bell - Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco Coming March 7

For those of you wondering when the Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco is coming out, you can stop. Taco Bell has set a date and the Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco arrives Thursday, March 7, 2013.

News: Burger King - New Coffee Once Again

Burger King is changing up their coffee once again and also adding lattes to their menu. Little more than two years since they switched from BK Joe to Starbucks-owned Seattle's Best, they're still sticking with Seattle's Best, but switching to a different blend of coffee, "Smooth Roast."

The new blend is sourced from Latin American arabica beans and is a custom blend made for Burger King. The drinks remain much the same with iced or hot version along with optional vanilla, mocha, and caramel flavors.

News: Mountain Dew - New Kickstart Morning Soda

Mountain Dew is out with a new "sparkling juice beverage" dubbed "Kickstart" that contains 5% fruit juice to go with your morning hit of caffeine.

Mountain Dew Kickstart will come in two flavors, Orange Citrus and Fruit Punch, and will be available in stores starting February 25, 2013.

Review: Jack in the Box - Hot Mess Burger

Jack in the Box's new, limited-time Hot Mess Burger features a jumbo beef patty seasoned with salt and pepper, sliced jalapenos, onion rings, and melted white cheddar and pepper jack between two slices of grilled sourdough bread.

My local Jack in the Box offered it for $4.29. They also rang a little bell and did a shout when I ordered it; it was entertaining.

News: Denny's - Free Coffee on Valentine's Day, 6am to 2pm

Denny's offers a free cup of coffee to guests this Valentine's Day, Thursday, February 14, 2013, but only for breakfast and lunch (i.e. from 6am to 2pm)

The promotion serves to highlight the chain's new, improved coffee, which is brewed with new equipment and meant to provide a smoother, richer flavor over their previous coffee.