News: Arby's - 2014 St. Patrick's Day Deal on Reuben Sandwich

Arby's tends to promote their Reuben Sandwich around St. Patty's Day and this year is no different. On St. Patrick's Day weekend from Saturday, March 15 through Monday, March 17, Arby's will be offering a "buy one, get one free" deal (via coupon) on their Reuben sandwich at participating locations.

Review: Starbucks - Vanilla Macchiato

Starbucks' new Vanilla Macchiato features steamed milk mixed with vanilla syrup and topped off with a shot of espresso and a cross-hatch of vanilla-caramel sauce (they describe it as "a drizzle of Madagascar Bourbon vanilla mixed with brown sugar, butter and a dash of salt").

I paid $3.75 for a 12-oz Tall (I opted for whole milk over the standard 2%).

Around the World: McDonald's Australia - New Chicken Schnitzel Sandwiches

McDonald's Australia is current offering new Chicken Schnitzel Rolls / Sandwiches featuring a flattened, lightly breaded chicken patty in two flavors: Citrus Mayo and BBQ. The sandwiches are part of McDonald's M-Selections, a menu of premium sandwiches offered in Australia.

News: The Coffee Bean - New Tea Granitas for $2 Next Week

The Coffee Bean offers new Tea Granitas, which blend ice teas with fruit flavor and ice. The new drinks draw their name from granitas, an Italian dessert made with ice, sugar, and various flavors.

To promote the new drinks, The Coffee Bean will be offering them in a 12-ounce cups at $2 a piece (limit 1 per customer per visit) on Monday, March 10 through Friday, March 14, from 2 to 6 pm at participating Coffee Bean locations.

News: Oscar Mayer - New Bacon Scent Alarm Attachment for iPhone

Because they figured that people really want to wake up to the smell of bacon without there actually being bacon to eat, Oscar Mayer is offering a new Bacon Scent Alarm attachment for the iPhone. 

Review: Starbucks - Slow-Roasted Ham & Swiss Croissant

Starbucks Slow-Roasted Ham & Swiss Croissant features slow-roasted ham, a fried egg patty, and Swiss cheese on a warm croissant bun.

I paid $4.45 for one.

Around the World: Subway Japan Offering Meatloaf Sub

Over in Japan, Subway has been offering a limited-time Meatloaf Sub as well as a Prosciutto & Anchovy Potato Sub as part of a "Feast Sandwich" promotion.

The Meatloaf sub has a bit of a Japanese twist to it though: it's interspersed with veggies, but rather than the more typical onions in the US, the meatloaf contains a colorful blend of red bell peppers, green soybeans, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and arrowhead. Beyond the typical bread and veggies, it also comes with a demi-glace and cheese sauce.

News: Taco Bell - New Mountain Dew Kickstart Black Cherry Freeze

Mountain Dew's new Kickstart Black Cherry nighttime (not a joke) soda can now be found in ice-slush form at Taco Bell as the new Mountain Dew Kickstart Black Cherry Freeze.

The new drink features a blend of Mountain Dew, juice, electrolytes ("for taste" according to the company) and cherry flavor mixed into a smooth icy slush.

News: Caribou Coffee - New Mini Donut Muffin

Caribou Coffee jumps on a recently popular trend of combining desserts with the introduction of the new Mini Donut Muffin. The new bakery item is part of a larger bakery menu revamp, which introduces 13 new items.

The Mini Donut Muffin promises the shape of a muffin but the sweetness and texture of a donut.

News: Krispy Kreme - Free Donuts to Make Up for Daylight Savings

Krispy Kreme is looking to assuage the pain of getting up an hour earlier this Sunday, due to daylight savings, by offering free Original Glazed donuts (one per guest) at participating US and Canadian Krispy Kreme locations.

Review: Burger King - Alaskan Fish Sandwich

Burger King's Alaskan Fish Sandwich features a filet of white Alaskan pollock breaded with panko (bread crumbs), and served with tartar sauce, pickles, and lettuce, on a toasted artisan-style bun

It's normally $3.39, but I picked one up as part of the current two for $5 deal.

News: Starbucks - New Vanilla Macchiato

Starbucks expands their Macchiato selection by adding the new Vanilla Macchiato as a permanent menu item. The Macchiato line now numbers three flavors: the original Caramel, Hazelnut which was introduced last year, and now Vanilla.