News: Coca-Cola's Mountain Dew AKA Surge is Back

Surge, Coca-Cola's answer to Pepsi's Mountain Dew, returns after a 12-year break, in part, due to a relatively small but passionate group of fans who have been lobbying online for its return.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to get your Surge fix at any supermarket; a limited supply of the drink is exclusively available in 12-packs of 16-oz cans from Amazon.com (also, it's currently sold out).

News: Krispy Kreme Offers New Stay Puft Marshmallow Donuts

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Ghostbuster movie, Krispy Kreme has teamed up with Sony Pictures to offer two new Ghostbusters-themed donuts including the Stay Puft Marshmallow Donut, named after the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. The donuts' arrival coincides with the release of a 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray release of the movie.

Review: Papa John's - Applepie

Papa John's Applepie is basically their Cinnapie, but topped with an apple filling rather than a cinnamon filling. The rest is the same brown sugar streusel and white icing drizzle on a thin pizza crust.

I picked one up for $4.99.

News: Cinnabon - 2014 Fall Menu Includes New Pumpkin Pie Chillatta

Like a lot of chains this fall, Cinnabon is also offering a seasonal pumpkin-themed menu.

This year there are the new Pumpkin Caramel Classic Roll, MiniBon Roll, and Center of the Roll, as well as the new Pumpkin Pie Chilatta.

News: Jamba Juice - New Energy Bowls

Jamba Juice debuts new Energy Bowls featuring a blend of whole fruit and soymilk and/or Greek yogurt, topped with various dry toppings and fresh fruits.

As part of the introduction, Jamba Juice is offering a half-off coupon good on any of the new bowls via their website. The coupon is good through Monday, September 22, 2014 at participating locations.

Review: Chick-fil-A - Cookie Sundae

Chick-fil-A's Cookie Sundae features broken up pieces of one of their Chocolate Chunk Cookies, topped with their vanilla "Icedream" soft serve, Hershey's chocolate syup, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry.

I got one for $1.99.

News: Moe's Southwest Grill - Free Queso & Chips on September 18th Plus New Chili Con Queso

Moe's Southwest Grill will be once again be celebrating Free Queso Day for the fifth year in a row by offering free 6-oz cups of Moe's Queso (cheese dip) with complementary tortilla chips to dip on Thursday, September 18, 2014.

News: Starbucks - Buy One, Get One Free on Fall Drinks Through September 21

To kick off the season, Starbucks is offering a "buy one, get one free" special on this year's fall drinks from 2 pm to 6pm, through Sunday, September 21, 2014.

The drinks included in the deal are the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Teavana Oprah Chai Tea Latte, and Salted Caramel Mocha. The drinks can be had hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino.

Review: Whole Foods - Pulled Pork Sandwich

One of my local Whole Foods has a smoker and does barbecue ribs, briskets, and pulled pork. Along with smoked barbecue meats by the pound, they offer brisket and pulled pork sandwiches.

They were having a special on the day I was there where a Pulled Pork Sandwich was $5.99 instead of the usual $6.99.

News: Panda Express Now Offers Online Ordering; Honey Sesame Chicken Returns

Panda Express now offers new online ordering so you can skip the line and pick up your order directly at the register.

Additionally, the Asian food chain has brought back their Honey Sesame Chicken Breast for a limited time.

News: Checkers / Rally's - $2 Chicken and Shrimp Box

Checkers / Rally's latest deal is for a $2 Chicken & Shrimp & Fries Box.

Each box comes with both crispy chicken and shrimp bites, plus a side of their signature seasoned fries.

Review: Lay's Wavy Mango Salsa Potato Chips

Lay's Wavy Mango Salsa-flavored potato chips are one of this year's "Do Us A Flavor" finalists (there are four in all) and features their wide-ridged (i.e. "wavy") potato chips with a dusting of mango salsa flavoring.

I picked these up at $1.49 for a 2 and 7/8-oz bag.