News: McDonald's - Free Coffee, September 16th Through 29th

For the second time this year, McDonald's will be giving away free drip coffee during breakfast hours for about two weeks.

Around the World: Wendy's Philippines Offers Sriracha and Chips in New Burger

Over in the Philippines, Wendy's recently introduced the new Spicy Smackdown Burger.

While the name might suggest a mash-up of competing spicy flavors, the new burger takes a standard Wendy's Single burger and throws in Sriracha sauce and Tostitos tortilla chips.

Review: Sonic - Cheesy Pub Chicken Sandwich

Sonic's Cheesy Pub Chicken Sandwich is a variant of their regular Chicken Sandwich that features a pub-style cheddar cheese sauce, a choice of grilled or crispy white-meat chicken breast, a slice of white cheddar cheese, zesty caramelized onion sauce, lettuce, and tomato, on a whole grain ciabatta bun.

I picked up the crispy version and they were going for $4.39 a pop. I received this one courtesy of Sonic though.

News: Sonic - New Waffle Cone Sundaes

For a limited time, Sonic is giving their sundaes the waffle cone treatment with new Waffle Cone Sundaes.

Like the name states, the new offering features ice cream with various topping combinations in a waffle cone.

News: Red Robin - New Southern Charm Burger and Fall Menu

Red Robin adds to their "Red Robin's Finest" line of burgers with the new Southern Charm Burger. They're also offering a new alcoholic bourbon shake that they're calling the Beam-N-Bacon Boozy Shake.

Review: Arby's - Meat Mountain

Arby's Meat Mountain is a secret menu item featuring every single meat available from Arby's. Between the two buns, you'll find two crispy chicken tenders, 1.5-oz of roast turkey, 1.5-oz of ham, 1 slice of Swiss cheese, 1.5-oz of corned beef, 1.5-oz brisket, 1.5-oz Angus steak, 1 slice of cheddar cheese, 1.5-oz of roast beef, and 3 half-strips of bacon.

The price tag on the Meat Mountain is a hefty $10.

Around the World: Burger King Japan's Latest Burger Comes with Pitch Black Cheese

Because they'd already done black buns, Burger King Japan continues the theme this fall with new black-bunned burgers with slices of pitch black cheese to match.

Offered in two varieties, Burger King designates them the "Kuro (Japanese for "black") Pearl" and "Kuro Diamond."

News: Pumpkin Spice Oreos Coming This Month

The Oreo brand announced via their Twitter that Pumpkin Spice Oreos are set to arrive in stores starting Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

News: Sonic - New Cheesy Pub Chicken Sandwich

Sonic's latest dish is the new Cheesy Pub Chicken Sandwich, so-named because it features a pub-style cheddar cheese sauce.

Taste Test: Taco Bell - Country and California A.M. Crunchwrap

I was invited to try both the upcoming Country and California A.M. Crunchwraps from Taco Bell along with the new Biscuit Tacos on a recent jaunt to Taco Bell Headquarters. I already wrote what I thought of the Biscuit Tacos previously, so let's talk about the Country and California A.M. Crunchwraps.

News: IHOP's New Waffles Have Bacon Baked Right In

IHOP introduces new Waffullicious Waffles, which include a new Bac' n' Cheddar version with bacon and cheddar cheese baked right in it. For good measure, the Belgian waffle is also topped with bacon pieces.

News: Krispy Kreme - 2014 Pumpkin Donuts

For Fall 2014, Krispy Kreme brings back the Pumpkin Spice Cake and Pumpkin Cheesecake donuts to participating US and Canada locations. Also back is their version of a Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Review: Starbucks - Pumpkin Spice Steamer

I suppose you can consider this a Starbucks "secret menu" item: you can get a non-caffeinated Pumpkin Spice Latte by ordering a Pumpkin Spice Steamer, which is the same drink, only without the espresso.

They charged me $2.75 for a 12-oz Tall-sized cup (that's at least $1 less than the PSL at most locations).

News: Jason's Deli - New Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

Jason's Deli is now offering new gluten-free chicken nuggets that they're calling J.D. Nuggetz (... at the "z"). Rather than the typical flour, the chicken breast and rib meat nuggets are breaded with cornmeal and are also antibiotic-free on top of being gluten-free.

News: Dunkin' Donuts Adds Almond Milk Option for Coffee

Dunkin' Donuts adds almond milk as a new, non-dairy alternative to milk and/or cream for your coffee or latte.

They've turned to Blue Diamond to supply Vanilla Almond Breeze Almondmilk at select Dunkin' Donuts locations nationwide.

News: Olive Garden - All-You-Can-Eat Pasta for 7 Weeks for $100

Olive Garden is trying something new: rather than all-you-can-eat pasta for one visit, they're offering all-you-can-eat-pasta for a full 7 weeks for $100.

They're calling it the "Never Ending Pasta Pass," and there are only 1,000 of them available for purchase.

Review: Lay's Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese Potato Chips

Lay's Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese Potato Chips purport to meld their classic potato chips with the flavor of bacon mac & cheese.

I picked up a 2-and-7/8-oz bag for $1.49.

News: Taco Bell - Country and California Versions of A.M. Crunchwrap Are Coming

Taco Bell is planning to launch two new versions of the A.M. Crunchwrap later this year. Looking to bring more regional flavors to bear, the portable A.M. Crunchwrap will be available in a California and a Country version.

News: Caribou Coffee - New Pumpkin Ginger Latte

Caribou Coffee adds to their fall beverage line up with the new Pumpkin Ginger Latte, a spicier kick to the ubiquitous pumpkin lattes that crop up around this time each year.

The latte is made with a specially crafted pumpkin puree sauce, ginger spice, and gingersnap cookie crumbles on top.

Review: Lay's - Wasabi Ginger Kettle Cooked Chips

Lay's Wasabi Ginger-flavored Kettle Cooked potato chips are one of the finalist for this year's Do Us A Flavor contest.

A 2-and-7/8-oz bag was $1.49.