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Oct 2, 2014

News: Monopoly Game Returns to McDonald's for 22nd Year

Fall 2014 ushers in the 22nd edition of the Monopoly instant win game at McDonald's. The game runs through October 27, 2014 and prizes include lots of food, a private jet trip, and up to $1 million in cash.

As usual, you can win prizes by either getting an instant-win piece or by collecting the appropriate game piece sets.

Oct 1, 2014

Review: Jack in the Box - Chick-N-Tater Melt

Jack in the Box's Chick-N-Tater Melt features a crispy chicken patty, bacon, a hash brown patty, a melted blend of three cheeses, and ranch dressing on a toasted croissant.

It's part of their late night menu, which is available from 9 pm to 5 am daily. You can purchase one for $4 or for $6 as part of a Munchie Meal (with two Tacos, Halfsie fries, and a fountain drink).

Around the World: Lotteria Japan Tries New Burger with Strawberry Sauce

Lotteria Japan recently introduced a new fancy (and expensive) burger made with Wagyu beef topped with a creamy strawberry sauce. They call it the "Tochigi Wagyu Steak Burger with Tochiotome Strawberry Sauce."


News: Subway - October 2014 Featured $5 Footlong

Subway's October 2014 Featured $5 Footlong is the classic Meatball Marinara sub. The classic sub features meatballs in marinara sauce plus a choice of bread, cheese, veggies, and condiments.

News: Arby's - New King's Hawaiian BBQ Brisket Sandwich

Arby's adds a sweet Hawaiian twist to the traditional barbecue brisket sandwich with the new King's Hawaiian BBQ Brisket Sandwich.

The sandwich is billed as Texas (brisket) meets Hawaii (bun) and features a King's Hawaiian burger bun filled with hickory-smoked brisket, Smoky Q sauce, and crinkle cut pickles.

News: Jack in the Box - New Spicy Sriracha Burger

Jack in the Box gives the Sourdough Jack a different look with the new Spicy Sriracha Burger.

The new burger features a beef hamburger patty, hickory-smoked bacon, sliced jalapenos, a slice of Swiss-style cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and creamy Sriracha sauce on toasted sourdough bread.

Sep 30, 2014

Secret Menu: In-N-Out - Whole Grilled Onions and Extra Toasted Bun

A few of the options you can get at In-N-Out include getting a whole slice of onion grilled ("WhGR") and getting your bun extra toasted ("X toast").

I don't believe a lot of people know about it so I decided to try both on a Double Double (I also went with no tomato). There's no added charge for either option

News: Sonic - New Boneless Chicken Wings

Sonic adds new Boneless Chicken Wings to the menu. The crispy-fried, bite-sized chicken breast pieces come tossed in one of three sauces: Buffalo, Asian Sweet Chili, or Barbecue.

News: Jack in the Box - New Southwest Monster Taco

Jack in the Box introduces the new Southwest Monster Taco as the latest addition to their Monster Taco line up.

The Southwest Monster Taco features the same extra-long taco shell and seasoned meat as the rest of the Monster Tacos but tops it off with shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, grilled onions, and Southwest Sauce.

News: 7- Eleven - New Extreme Meat Pizza Plus Other Specials

7-Eleven adds to their pizza line up with the new Extreme Meat Pizza. It comes topped with sausage, Canadian bacon, pepperoni, and mozzarella. The price for the pizza is $5.55.

Sep 29, 2014

Review: Wendy's - BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

Wendy's BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich features BBQ pulled pork, broccoli slaw, and a choice of either sweet, spicy, or smoky BBQ sauce, on a toasted brioche bun.

I bought one for $4.69 and requested all three barbecue sauces on the side.

Around the World: Krispy Kreme Delivers Giant Box of 2,400 Donuts in UK

As part of a promotion for their new Occasions service for big corporate events and weddings, Krispy Kreme delivered 2,400 Original Glazed Donuts in one giant box to one lucky social media follower over in the UK.