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Jun 12, 2014

News: Jack in the Box - New Hella-peno Burger Plus Two New Ultimate Cheeseburgers

Jack in the Box adds the new Hella-peno Burger to their late night menu and two new Ultimate Cheeseburgers available all day.

The Hella-peno Burger features a beef patty, sliced jalapenos, cheese-filled jalapeno poppers, cheese sauce, and taco sauce on a sesame bun.

News: 2014 Father's Day Deals and Promotions

I put together a list of some of 2014's Father's Day deals and promotions available at some popular food stops in case you'll looking to take your dad out for some grub this Sunday:

Jun 11, 2014

Review: Quiznos - Southern BBQ Pulled Pork Sub

Quiznos' Southern BBQ Pulled Pork Sub is back for the summer and features pulled pork, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, pickles, yellow mustard, and BBQ sauce over your choice of bread.

An 8" regular sub was selling for $7.79 at a local Quiznos but I received this one courtesy of the company.

News: Carl's Jr. - New Hearty Breakfast Platter

While it has been available at sister restaurant Hardee's for some time, Carl's Jr. now offers the new Hearty Breakfast Platter. It's a fairly standard breakfast plate featuring two strips of bacon, a sausage patty, a folded egg, hash rounds, and a biscuit.

News: Boston Market - New Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Ribs

Boston Market is offering new Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Ribs for a limited time. The new menu item takes their existing St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs and sauces with a new Kentucky BBQ sauce that is described by the chain as "a smoky, sweet taste with just the right amount of heat."

News: Dunkin' Donuts Announces the First Five Traditional Locations in California

Dunkin' Donuts recently announced the planned locations of the first traditional Dunkin' restaurants in California. Permits have been acquired for locations in the cities of Downey, Long Beach, Modesto, Santa Monica, and Whittier with construction scheduled to begin this month.

Jun 10, 2014

Review: Taco Bell - Quesarito

Taco Bell's Quesarito features seasoned ground beef, Latin rice, chipotle sauce, and reduced-fat sour cream, rolled up in a grilled cheese quesadilla.

I bought one for $1.99. It's also available with shredded chicken for $2.79 and marinated steak for $2.99.

Around the World: Mos Burger Japan's Latest is a French Cruller Burger with Chorizo

Japanese burger chain Mos Burger is offering a new, limited-time French Cruller Burger with a spiraled chorizo sausage instead of a beef patty. The donut burger is part of a collaboration with Mister Donut (they call it "MOSDO!") and also includes a few other cross-over menu items like a dessert version of Mos Burgers' signature Rice Burgers exclusively available at Mister Donut locations in Japan.

News: Coca-Cola Offers New Personalized Bottles of Coke

For those who prefer a more personalized soda drinking experience, Coca-Cola is offering bottles of Coke, Diet Coke, and Coke Zero with their logo switched out for one of 250 of the most popular names among teens and Millennials. The bottles are the key part of their "Share a Coke" campaign this summer.

News: Taco Bell - New Dr. Pepper Vanilla Float Freeze

Taco Bell introduces the new Dr. Pepper Vanilla Float Freeze to their drink selection this summer. The icy slush beverage mirrors the flavor of the recently-introduced, limited-time Dr. Pepper Vanilla Float soda.

Jun 9, 2014

Review: Burger King - Orange Freeze

Burger King's new Orange Freeze features a blend of ice, orange juice, and natural flavors to make a slushy citrus drink.

I picked up a 12-oz cup for $2.49.

Around the World: Wendy's New Zealand Offers Team Baconator

While we have the Baconator and Son of Baconator here in the States, over in New Zealand, Wendy's offers two other versions of the Baconator to make up the new, limited-time Team Baconator line up.

In addition to the Baconator, there's the Spiceanator and the BBQnator. While the names kinda make me laugh, the burgers sound pretty good: