Archive
Mar 23, 2015

Review: Carl's Jr. - Red Hook Beer Battered Cod Fish Sandwich

Carl's Jr.'s Red Hook Beer Battered Cod Fish Sandwich features a cod filet fried with batter made with Redhook Extra Special Bitter (ESB) ale, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, and a sesame bun.

It goes for $3.99 in my area but I received this courtesy of Carl's Jr.

Sbarro Unveils New X-treme Double Duo Pepperoni Pizza

Sbarro adds a spicy kick to their pepperoni pizza with the new, limited-time X-treme Double Duo Pepperoni Pizza.

Jack in the Box to Try for World's Largest Coupon Record

In one of the weirder fast food publicity stunts, this Wednesday, March 25, 2015, Jack in the Box will make an attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the largest coupon in Los Angeles, CA to promote their new Buttery Jack burger.

Mar 22, 2015

Review: Frito-Lay - Jalapeno Pepper Jack Doritos Jacked 3D

Frito-Lay's Jalapeno Pepper Jack Doritos Jacked 3D chips are a smaller version of their Doritos Jacked tortilla chips (which, in turn, are bigger and crunchier than their Doritos line) but with added depth (so that they're no longer flat).

An 11-oz bag was $1.99 on sale.

Free Future Large Pizza with $15 or More Purchase at Papa John's Through April 6, 2015

Papa John's vies for your pizza dollar with a college basketball-themed deal for a free large, 3-topping pizza on a future order when you spend $15 or more on an online order through Monday, April 6, 2015.

Krispy Kreme Launches Easter-Themed Donuts

To welcome the spring, Krispy Kreme launches a trio of seasonal Easter-themed donuts available through April 5, 2015 at participating locations in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, they plan to offer special Bunny Bum Donuts only from April 3rd to 5th.

The three Easter-themed donuts include:

Mar 21, 2015

Review: Cheetos - Sweetos

Cheetos Sweetos feature cinnamon sugar-flavored versions of the iconic corn puff snack.

It was $1.99 for a 7-oz bag on sale.

Sprite Brings Back LeBron's Soda But Shortens the Name

Last year, Sprite introduced "Sprite 6 Mix by LeBron James," a limited-time orange and cherry tinged version of the lemon-lime soda. This year, they've brought it back with a new name and new look, perhaps to match the basketball star's new playing address in Cleveland, OH (and also to match the fact that he no longer wears the number 6 on his jersey).

McDonald's Trying New $4 Meals

Perhaps looking for another value angle, McDonald's is testing/trying new $4 Meals in the Baltimore metro area.

The deal was spotted by one of your fellow readers, Adam.

The $4 Meals feature a choice from a limited selection of entrees plus a medium order of fries and a medium drink.

Mar 20, 2015

Frozen Friday: Chili's - Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese

Chili's Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese frozen meal features macaroni pasta, diced poblano peppers, and bits of bacon in a creamy cheese sauce.

A 10-oz box was $2 on sale.

Japan Gets New Shrimp-Flavored Funyuns

To welcome the spring and sakura (cherry blossom) season, Frito-Lay Japan introduces Sakura Shrimp-flavored Funyuns (Yes, they're shrimp-flavored, onion-flavored snack rings) as a limited-time flavor.

Ben & Jerry's 2015 Free Cone Day on April 14th

Ben & Jerry's is holding this year's Free Cone Day on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015, from 12 to 8 PM at participating Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops.

The annual tradition is meant to show appreciation to the brand's fans and customers. During the event, you can get a free scoop of any ice cream of your choice in a cup or cone.