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Feb 13, 2015

Frozen Friday - Dreyer's - Chocolate Malt Frozen Custard

Dreyer's Chocolate Malt Frozen Custard is a new, thicker, richer version of their regular ice cream in a chocolate malt flavor.

It was $3.89 for a quart.

$1 Hot Dogs at Sonic on February 16, 2015

Sonic is celebrating Presidents Day this upcoming Monday, February 16, 2015 by offering All-American Dogs or Chili Cheese Coneys for only $1 each.

The deal runs all day on Monday at participating Sonic restaurants and there's no limit on how many you can buy (except for if they run out of supplies).

Both hot dogs normally sell for around $2.

Croissant Donuts are Now Permanent at Dunkin' Donuts

As they've sold over 8.5 million of them since the launch in November, Dunkin' Donuts is now keeping the Croissant Donut as a permanent addition to the menu. Additionally, plans are in the works to introduce new flavors throughout 2015.

The glazed, flaky croissant-shaped like a donut was originally meant to be a limited-time item at launch.

Feb 12, 2015

Review: Papa John's - Double Chocolate Chip Brownie

Papa John's new Double Chocolate Chip Brownie is a family-sized dessert featuring an 8-inch pan of fudge brownie with chocolate chips, baked to order and cut into squares.

I bought one for $6.

Buy One, Get One Free Burritos at Qdoba on 2/14 for a Kiss

Qdoba offers the opportunity to score an extra burrito on Valentine's Day this Saturday with their annual kiss-for-a-burrito deal. 

This year, they're calling it "Smothered for a Smooch" because it's buy one Smothered Burrito, share a smooch with a love one, friend, or willing stranger, and get a second Smothered Burrito for free.

P.F. Chang's Goes with "Hot & Spicy" Menu for Valentine's Day

P.F. Chang's is offering a "Valentine's Hot & Spicy Menu" this year through Sunday, February 15, 2015. The menu introduces three new dishes: Flaming Pork Wontons, Firecracker Chicken, and Chinese Red Wine & Pepper Braised Beef.

The menu features a 3-course meal for $45. The items on the menu can also be ordered a la carte.

Einstein Bros Baking Up Heart-Shaped Bagels

Einstein Bros is once again baking up Heart-Shaped Bagels for Valentine's Day this year.

You can pre-order them now by calling your local Einstein Bros and pick them up on Friday, February 13 or Saturday, February 14, 2015. You can also just stop by, as most locations will have some on hand on Friday and Saturday.

Feb 11, 2015

Review: Hostess - Cherry Chocodile Twinkies

Hostess Cherry-Flavored Chocodile Twinkies feature the brand's signature golden spongecake filled with a cherry-flavored creme and dipped in a chocolaty coating.

A 13.02-oz box contains 9-individually-wrapped snack cakes and cost me $2.99.

Chicken Selects Returning to McDonald's in March

For those of you who have been clamoring for it, Chicken Selects are returning to McDonald's in early March but only for a limited time, so get it while you can. They're also getting a slight name change and are now "Chicken Select Tenders."

Nutella Partners with Cronut Creator for One-Day-Only Pancake Cones

This is for you guys in/near/going-to New York City: Nutella has partnered with Dominique Ansel, best known for creating the Cronut, to come up with the limited edition Nutella Pancake Cone. Best of all? They'll be giving them out for free at Grand Central Station in honor of Pancake Day (AKA Shrove Tuesday) on Tuesday, February 17, 2014.

Review: Wawa - 3 Cheese Pretzel Melt

Wawa’s Three Cheese Pretzel Melt features a slice of American, cheddar, and provolone cheese on a pretzel bun.

I picked one up for $3.99.

Church's Chicken Debuts New Butterfly Shrimp

Church's Chicken takes a page out of Popeye's playbook and introduces new battered and deep-fried Butterfly Shrimp. 

Also, because it wouldn't be Church's if there wasn't a deal involved, you can get 8 Butterfly Shrimp, a small order of fries, and a biscuit starting at $3.99.