News: Baskin-Robbins - April 2013 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins' Flavor of the Month for April 2013 is Jamocha Heath, a combination of their signature coffee ice cream with crunchy pieces of Heath toffee candy.

As part of the feature, they're also offering a Jamocha Heath Cappuccino Blast and a Waffle Bowl Sundae.

Review: McDonald's Crispy Chicken and Ranch McWrap

McDonald's Crispy Chicken and Ranch McWrap is the last of the McWrap Trio that I tried. It features crispy chicken breast strips, two half slices of tomato, cucumber slices, spring greens, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar jack cheese, seasoned rice vinegar, and buttermilk ranch sauce for $3.99.

Local News: $2 McWraps at Los Angeles Area McDonald's Through April 15

McDonald's restaurants in the Southern California market are hoping you'll try the new McWraps by offering them for $2 each through this Monday, April 15.

McWraps are normally sold at $3.99 a piece and the promo price brings them down to Snack Wrap territory. That's pretty good considering they're more than twice as big.

News: 2013 Tax Day Deals

As the deadline to file tax returns looms (Monday, April 15), a number of US eatery chains seek to alleviate the stress a bit by offering deals to help celebrate getting it done.

Here's this year's Tax Day Deals:

News: Dunkin' Donuts Tests Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich

Dunkin' Donuts is trying out a Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich at a few locations out in eastern Massachusetts. As you might expect, the sandwich features bacon and a pepper fried egg inside a split yeast ring donut. Apparently, a version of the sandwich is also available in the Bahamas.

Review: McDonald's Sweet Chili Crispy Chicken McWrap

McDonald's Sweet Chili Crispy Chicken McWrap features crispy chicken breast strips, cucumber slices (a first for McDonald's), spring greens, shredded lettuce, sweet chili, and creamy garlic sauce.

These go for $3.99 each.

News: Panda Express - New Samurai Surf & Turf Free on April 17

Panda Express is giving away their latest new entree, Samurai Surf & Turf, for free on Wednesday, April 17. Panda Express has promoted surf and turf before, but this is the first time they've combined steak and shrimp into a single entree.

Samurai Surf & Turf features a stir-fry of Angus top sirloin steak, marinated shrimp, red bell peppers, string beans, diced potatoes, and a zesty Samurai sauce.

News: Church's Chicken - New Bigger Biscuits

Church's Chicken looks to improve on their signature Honey-Butter Biscuits with the release of a new "bigger, better" biscuit

Church's Chicken's biscuits are known for their crunchy crust, soft crumb, and plentiful, sweet sticky honey butter on top.

Review: Pizza Hut's Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza

Pizza Hut's new Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza is their latest limited-time gimmick and is basically Pizza Hut's hand-tossed pizza with the crust stretched out to form 16 open-faced dough pockets filled with a blend of five cheeses.

I picked up one with pepperoni for $12.99.

News: Sonic Debuts New Iced Green Tea

Sonic adds a new line up of fresh-brewed green iced teas to round out their drink menu, which already includes black iced teas. Also new are five sugar-free flavored syrups: peach, mango, raspberry, blackberry, and mint.

The new green iced teas are available in Sweet (with sugar) or Diet (with Splenda). The sugar-free syrups are also sweetened with Splenda.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - New Ice Cream-Flavored Coffees

In a bit of co-branding, Dunkin' Donuts partners with sister brand Baskin-Robbins to offer new Baskin-Robbins ice cream-flavored iced coffees. Specifically, Dunkin' is offering Mint Chocolate Chip Iced Coffee and Old Fashioned Butter Pecan Iced Coffee.

Each flavor is made with a blend of brewed coffee and flavored syrup.

Review: Carl's Jr. - Jim Beam Bourbon Burger

Carl's Jr.'s Jim Beam Bourbon Burger features a "rich and tangy sauce flavored with Jim Beam bourbon," a single, double, or Six Dollar Burger patty, onion straws, two strips of bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a sesame seed bun.

I went with the single for $3.89.