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Oct 25, 2013

News: 7-Eleven - New Diablo Chicken Ranch Sandwich

7-Eleven continues their efforts to expand their fancier foods selection and chase two food trends in one go with the new Diablo Chicken Ranch Sandwich.

It comes with on a chewy pretzel roll and with a sriracha ranch sauce. The rest of the sandwich is pretty standard: sliced chicken, cheese, and lettuce. You can expect to find it for around $5.

Oct 24, 2013

Review: McDonald's - Crispy Southwest Chicken McWrap

McDonald's Crispy Southwest Chicken McWrap features slices of crispy chicken (also available with grilled chicken) glazed with a cilantro lime sauce, chili-lime tortilla strips, spring greens, two half slices of tomato, shredded cheddar jack cheese, and a spicy habanero ranch sauce wrapped up in a  flour tortilla.

I picked up a crispy chicken version for $3.99.

Around the World: Domino's France - Curry Pizza

Domino's France's latest limited-time pizza, the Sublim' Curry, feels like it'd be more at home at CPK rather than Domino's, but is probably more a reflection of the French pizza market.

News: Tim Hortons - 2013 Fall Pumpkin Menu

Tim Hortons has gone big with the pumpkin theme this fall with a slate full of limited-time pumpkin-flavored drinks and baked goods.

For beverages, there's new Pumpkin Pie White Mocha, Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate, and, of course, Pumpkin Pie Latte.

Oct 23, 2013

Review: Starbucks - Raspberry Blueberry Donut

Starbucks' Raspberry Blueberry Donut is part of their new, upgraded La Boulange bakery line (basically they bought a bakery chain to improve their baked goods selection). It's a warmed yeast donut filled with raspberry and blueberry jam.

I picked one up for $1.95.

News: Jersey Mike's - Rosemary Parmesan Bread Returns

Jersey Mike's has returned their Rosemary Parmesan Bread for a limited time through November 27 at participating Jersey Mike's locations nationwide.

The limited-time bread is baked fresh in stores every morning and features fresh-grated parmesan and Mediterranean rosemary baked into the crust.

Around the World: Canadians Vote Maple Moose as their Lay's "Do Us a Flavour" Winner

Up north in Canada, Lay's recently wrapped up the Canadian version of their "Do Us a Flavor" contest where fans were invited to submit their flavor ideas for Lay's potato chips for a chance to have it made as well as for a cash prize.

The winner? The oddly named "Maple Moose." The name is actually not a joke and combines maple with a beef-like flavor according to Serious Eats. The flavor won out over Creamy Garlic Caesar, Grilled Cheese & Ketchup, and Perogy Platter

News: California Pizza Kitchen Now Offers Gluten-Free Pizzas for People with Celiac Disease

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) now offers new gluten-free pizzas that the chain claims is safe to be eaten by people who have celiac disease and have been approved by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG).

The new gluten-free pizzas are only available with four varieties: the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, Pepperoni, Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage ("MuPeSa"), and Margherita.

Oct 22, 2013

Review: Bruxie - Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle

Bruxie is a Southern California waffle sandwich chain that's been expanding fairly quickly. Their Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle is a savory waffle sandwich with a breast of fried chicken and a chili honey and cider slaw.

The price for the sandwich was $6.95 with an additional charge of $2.50 for an order of waffle fries.

News: Krispy Kreme: Free Donut on Halloween for Costume-Wearers

Krispy Kreme is once again offering a free donut to every guest who shows up to a participating Krispy Kreme shop on Halloween in costume.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - 2013 Halloween Donuts

Dunkin' Donuts is once again offering the Boston Scream Donut leading up to Halloween.

The Boston Scream Donut is a seasonal variation on their Boston Kreme donut that adds an orange icing drizzle.

The rest of the donut is the same yeast donut filled with a vanilla-flavored custard and finished with chocolate frosting.

News: Ben & Jerry's - New Scotchy Scotch Scotch Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's latest "Limited Batch" flavor is new Scotchy Scotch Scotch ice cream. It features butterscotch ice cream with butterscotch swirls.

The flavor was inspired by the titular character of the movie The Anchorman and the upcoming Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Ron Burgundy, and his infamous love of scotch.