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Nov 15, 2013

News: The Cheesecake Factory Cheesecakes Now Delivered

The Cheesecake Factory and gourmet gifting company Harry and David have partnered up to make Cheesecake Factory available for sale online and delivered direct to your door step.

The deal makes Harry and David the exclusive online seller of the cheesecakes.

News: Jamba Juice Giving Away 1 Million Smoothies Via Smartphone App

Jamba Juice is offering an added incentive for customers to download their mobile wallet smartphone app: a free small smoothie or 12-ounce juice redeemable everyday until they've given away a total of 1 million of the drinks.

Nov 14, 2013

Review: Pizza Hut - 3-Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza

Pizza Hut's 3-Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza is the chain's newest pizza innovation. It's similar to Stuffed Crust Pizza but features pockets of white cheddar, mozzarella, and provolone rather than a smooth ring of enclosed mozzarella.

I picked up a large pizza topped with Italian sausage for $12.

News: McDonald's - 2013 Holiday Line-Up

McDonald's has added a new White Chocolate Mocha for the holiday season.

The White Chocolate Mocha features Rainforest Alliance Certified espresso, white chocolate-flavored syrup, and steamed milk topped with whipped cream.

The price range for the new drink starts at $2.39 for a 12-ounce small and goes up to $3.39 for a 20-ounce large (may vary).

News: Dunkin' Donuts - 2013 Holiday Menu

Dunkin' Donuts is offering a new Red Velvet Latte as part of their limited-time 2013 holiday menu. The drink strives to add the taste of red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting to a latte (espresso and steamed milk) and tops it all offer with a red drizzle.

Here's what else you'll find on Dunkin' this holiday season:

Nov 13, 2013

Review: Starbucks - Gingerbread Frappuccino

Starbucks Gingerbread Frappuccino features coffee, gingerbread flavored syrup, milk and ice topped with spiced whipped cream and a molasses drizzle.

It was $3.95 for a 12-ounce "Tall." By default, it comes made with whole milk.

News: Starbucks Testing Chestnut Praline Latte and Cherry Jubilee Mochas

Starbucks is testing a Chestnut Praline Latte and a Cherry Jubilee Mocha in select (but separate) markets as potential future holiday drinks.

The Chestnut Praline Latte is a latte (espresso and steamed milk) with chestnut praline syrup topped with whipped cream and crushed spiced praline.

News: Sonic Testing Zero-Calorie Flavored Water

Sonic is testing zero-calorie and low-calorie flavored water drinks called "Sonic Splash" in at least one location in Southern California.

The tagline they're currently going with for Sonic Splash is "Elevate the way you hydrate."

News: Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Add Fresh-Baked Buns

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have added fresh-baked hamburger buns to their repertoire. The new buns are proofed and baked fresh every morning at each Carl's Jr. or Hardee's location.

The buns are described by the chains as "denser" and "a little sweeter." Visually, they have an egg wash sheen to them.

Nov 12, 2013

Review: Burger King - Big King

Burger King's Big King is their permanent challenger to McDonald's Big Mac and, as such, comes with two flame-grilled beef patties, a slice of American cheese, fresh onions, pickles, lettuce, and a "thousand island-style" sauce on a sesame seed bun with the requisite middle bun.

I picked one up for $2.99 (which is interestingly less than the suggested retail price of $3.69).

News: Starbucks - Holiday Drinks BOGO, November 13 - 17

Starbucks is kicking off their 2013 holiday menu with a "buy one, get one free" offer on all holiday drinks.

The deal is good at participating US Starbucks stores starting Wednesday, November 13 through Sunday, November 17, from 2pm to 5pm. 

News: Starbucks - 2013 Holiday Menu

It's only mid-November, but Starbucks is already rolling out their holiday menu for 2013. This year, you'll find the Creme Brulee Latte, Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, and Egg Nog Latte as this winter's featured drinks and are available hot, iced, or blended.

On the food side, the popular Cranberry Bliss Bar returns as does the Frosted Snowman Cookie, and Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop.