McDonald's Makes Dollar Menu Changes in New York Including 3 for $1 Mozzarella Sticks

Perhaps in a bit of regional testing, McDonald's expands the lower end of the Dollar Menu & More in the New York Tri-State Area by offering the Cheeseburger, new 3-piece Mozzarella Sticks, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets and 16-oz soft drink for $1 each for a limited time.

New Mixed Nuts Snickers Bar

Mars Chocolate introduces a new, limited edition Snickers candy bar this month: the Snickers Mixed Nuts bar. 

The new bar combines the signature peanuts with almonds and hazelnuts before finishing up in typical fashion with caramel, nougat, and milk chocolate.

Review: Pizza Hut - Pretzel Piggy Pizza

Pizza Hut's Pretzel Piggy Pizza is part of their new "Flavor of Now" menu expansion and features a hand-tossed pizza with a garlic parmesan sauce topped with bacon, mushrooms, and fresh spinach, plus a drizzle of balsamic sauce and a salted pretzel crust edge.

It cost me $11 for a large pizza with a carryout deal (the pizza is normally $14.99).

Starbucks Offers Free Refill Tumbler Starting Thanksgiving

Starbucks once again offers a special Brewed Coffee Refill Tumbler starting this Thanksgiving, November 27, 2014, while supplies last.

The special tumbler typically makes an annual appearance around this time of year and is good for one Grande brewed coffee each day of January 2015 when brought to a participating Starbucks location.

Target Adds Dark Chocolate Lay's for the Holidays

Target adds new Wavy Lay's Dark Chocolate Dipped Chips heading into the holiday season.

The new chips are joined by the return of Wavy Lay's Milk Chocolate Dipped Chips, which were first introduced last year.

Darius' Take - Five Guys - Little Bacon Cheeseburger

Five Guys' Little Bacon Cheeseburger comes fresh off the grill and features a single beef patty, bacon, and a slice of American cheese plus a choice of toppings.

I paid $6.09 for one at my local store.

Haagen-Dazs Peppermint Bark Ice Cream and Bars Back for 2014 Holidays

Haagen-Dazs Peppermint Bark ice cream and ice cream bars have once again made their annual return for the holiday season. Additionally, you can find limited-time Peppermint Bark Milkshakes and Sundaes at Haagen-Dazs Scoop Shops.

Einstein Bros. 2014 Holiday Menu

Einstein Bros. (and Noah's Bagels) goes with a cinnamon theme for this year's holiday menu, including a new Cinnamon Toast Egg Sandwich.

The new sandwich offers scrambled eggs, Applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, and a cinnamon-butter blend on a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel.

Review: Starbucks - Chestnut Praline Latte

Starbucks' Chestnut Praline Latte combines espresso, steamed milk, and a spiced caramelized chestnut syrup for a wintry drink. It comes topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs.

A 12-oz Tall was $4.15.

Bojangles Offering Seasoned Fried Turkey for Thanksgiving

Bojangles is once again taking pre-orders on limited-time Seasoned Fried Turkeys at participating locations heading into Thanksgiving.

The turkeys are roasted, fried in vegetable oil, frozen, and then shipped to restaurants.

Starbucks Adds New Wireless Phone Charging

Starbucks adds free Powermat wireless charging to about 200 locations in the San Francisco Bay Area as the first step in a nationwide rollout. 

The stores feature "Powermat Spots," which are designated (and literal) spots on tables and counters where customers can place their compatible devices to charge them wirelessly without any need to take up an outlet.

TGI Fridays Introduces New Rib Flight Trio

TGI Fridays offers some rib variety with their new Rib Flight Trio. The special offers a choice of three of the chain's rib flavors for $10.