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May 1, 2014

Review: Starbucks - Caffe Espresso Frappuccino

Starbuck's new Caffe Espresso Frappuccino features Frappuccino Roast coffee and milk, blended with ice, and topped with new espresso-infused whipped cream and Italian Roast Drizzle.

I picked a Venti-sized cup during their Happy Hour promotion for $2.62 (normally $5.25).

Around the World: Pizza Hut Singapore Promotes X-Men Movie by Slapping a Huge "X" of Cheese on Pizza

In one of the weirder (but perhaps fitting) cross-promotions I've seen, Pizza Hut Singapore is pushing the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past movie by offering a pizza with a huge "X" painted on it with what appears to be nacho cheese. They're calling it the "X-Treme Pizza."

News: Dairy Queen - May 2014 Blizzard of the Month

Dairy Queen's Blizzard of the Month for May 2014 is the new Strawberry Shortcake Blizzard.

Based on the classic dessert, the Strawberry Shortcake Blizzard features the chain's signature vanilla soft serve blended with strawberry topping and shortcake pieces. It's available at participating Dairy Queen locations throughout the month of May.

News: Church's Chicken - Spicier Spicy Chicken Returns

Church's Chicken's Spicier Spicy Chicken is back for a limited time. As the name suggests, it's a spicier version of their spicy fried chicken.

News: Jamba Juice - $2 Coconut Water Fruit Refreshers

Fruit Refreshers with coconut water are back at Jamba Juice as a spring-summer offering and to promote them the smoothie chain is offering them at $2 for a small-size cup at participating locations through Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

As with most Jamba Juice deals, you'll need a coupon to take advantage of it and you can find it on their website here.

News: Subway - May 2014 Featured $5 Footlong

Subway's Featured $5 Footlong for May 2014 is the Italian B.M.T. "B.M.T." initially stood for "Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit," which the sub was named after, and it used to be the chain's flagship sub (it would make more sense if the chain had actual locations in NY at the time). It was later changed to stand for "Biggest. Meatiest. Tastiest."

Apr 30, 2014

Review: Papa John's - Sweet Chili Chicken Pizza

Papa John's new, limited-time Sweet Chili Chicken Pizza features pineapple, onions, red peppers, and breaded white meat chicken with a sweet chili sauce in lieu of pizza sauce.

It cost me $12 for a large.

News: Starbucks - Summer 2014 Drink Menu

With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, Starbucks is trotting out a trio of Frappuccinos for a limited time, including the new Caffe Espresso Frappuccino and the return of the Caramel Ribbon Crunch (tried it) and Mocha Cookie Crumble (ditto) Frappuccinos.

News: Del Taco - New $1 Jacked Up Chicken Taco and Crunchtada

Del Taco adds to their Buck & Under value menu with the new Jacked Up Grilled Chicken Taco and Jacked Up Crunchtada Tostada. The term "Jacked Up" refers to the items' shredded pepper jack cheese and fire-roasted green chile sauce, which is also featured in the Jacked Up Value Bean, Rice, and Cheese Burrito.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - New Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich

Dunkin' Donuts' newest breakfast offering is the limited-time Chicken Apple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich.

Coming in at under 400 calories, the new sandwich features egg, reduced fat cheddar cheese, and a split chicken apple sausage on a toasted English muffin (technically the whole sandwich is toasted in an oven including the English muffin).

News: Arby's Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich and Wrap Returns

The approach of summer means the annual return of the Pecan Chicken Salad sandwich and wrap at Arby's.

The Pecan Chicken Salad features chunks of grilled chicken, pecans, diced red apples, chopped celery, and sliced red grapes, tossed in mayonnaise and served with green leaf lettuce on nutty honey wheat bread or whole grain wrap.

Apr 29, 2014

Review: Wendy's - BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad

Wendy's new BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad features fire-roasted corn, diced tomatoes, applewood-smoked bacon, chopped grilled chicken breast drizzled with a honey barbecue sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, and a field green-lettuce blend, served with BBQ Ranch dressing.

I picked up a full-size salad (it's also offered in a half size) for $4.29 after a $2 off coupon.