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Nov 24, 2014

Review: Taco Bell - Rolled Chicken Tacos

Taco Bell's new Rolled Chicken Tacos feature shredded, seasoned white meat chicken rolled up in a corn tortilla and deep-fried.

An order of four costs $3.99 and included two sauces for dipping (sauce choices include new Spicy Ranch, salsa, guacamole, nacho cheese, and sour cream). I went with Spicy Ranch and guacamole. You can also get an order of two with one sauce for $1.99 (which is a penny cheaper than buying four).

Papa John's Tosses New Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Papa John's follows up the Fritos Chili Pizza with another pizza inspired by an iconic American dish: the new Philly Cheesesteak Pizza.

The new pizza comes topped with a creamy garlic sauce, thin-sliced steak, sliced onions, green peppers, plus mozzarealla and provolone cheese. It's being offered at $12 for a large.

Half-Price Cheeseburgers at Sonic on November 25, 2014

As a bit of a pre-Thanksgiving celebration before you start cooking up a storm (or watching someone else cook up a storm... or watching sports while someone else cooks up a storm, etc.), Sonic is offering a 50% discount on their Cheeseburgers all day tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25, 2014.

Nov 23, 2014

Review: Dark Chocolate-Dipped Wavy Lay's Chips

Dark Chocolate Dipped Wavy Lay's Chips are exclusive to Target for the holiday season and feature Wavy Lay's potato chips dipped in dark chocolate and lightly salted.

A 5-ounce bag cost me $3.99.

Burger King Offers New Berry Burger in Japan

As part of a Christmas promotion, or rather "Berry Kristmush" promotion, Burger King is offering two holiday-themed burgers over in Japan: the Mush 'N Cheese and the Premium Berry.

Krispy Kreme Launches New Danishes in Supermarkets

Krispy Kreme launches a line of new turnover-style Danishes at participating U.S. grocery stores and mass merchants.

Available in two flavors, Apple and Raspberry, the new, individually-wrapped desserts feature fruit filling (apples and raspberries, respectively) inside a sweet crust, drizzled with white icing.

Nov 22, 2014

Review: Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Pringles

Like the name sounds, Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Pringles are the tortilla chip version of Pringles dusted with cinnamon and sugar. They're a limited-time flavor for this winter.

A 6.52-oz canister was $1.50.

Here's Starbucks' 2014 Holiday Food Menu

Starbucks' 2014 Holiday Food Menu returns a number of seasonal regulars and adds the new Holiday Turkey & Stuffing Panini.

The new sandwich features roasted turkey, an herbed cranberry stuffing, and turkey gravy on toasted focaccia bread. It goes for $6.25 (may vary).

Clif Bars Available in Three Holiday Flavors for 2014

Clif Bar returns three seasonal holiday flavors for 2014: Iced Gingerbread, Pecan Pie, and Spiced Pumpkin Pie.

The 2.4-ounce energy bars are meant to mimic their respective holiday dessert and carry a suggested retail price of $1.39 each. They're available nationwide, while supplies last.

Nov 21, 2014

Frozen Friday: Chili's - Island Chicken & Rice

Chili's Island Chicken & Rice frozen meal features roasted white meat chicken in a jerk sauce with rice mixed with pineapples, Southwest-style vegetables, and black beans.

A 10-ounce box was $2 on sale.

Starbucks Australia Gets the Christmas Cookie Latte

New this year in Australia, Starbucks introduces the new Christmas Cookie Latte. If you're like me, you're probably picturing a latte flavored with sugar cookies and frosting, but it's actually made with a shortbread cookie sauce.

Red Robin's 2014 Holiday Menu Includes Holiday Turkey Burger & Croissant Donut Tower

Red Robin's 2014 holiday menu includes the new Holiday Turkey Burger as well as a tower of mini-croissant donuts that they're calling "Doh! Rings."

Here's the complete menu:

- The Holiday Turkey Burger is a turkey patty topped with sweet potato fries, bacon, green leaf lettuce, mayo, and apple-cranberry relish on a whole-grain toasted bun. The suggested price is $10.49.

Checkers / Rally's Grills Up New Primetime Steakhouse Double for $2

Checkers / Rally's latest limited-time value is the new Primetime Steakhouse Double for $1.99. They've also introduced new Grilled Cheese Strips.

Nov 20, 2014

Review: Smashburger - L.A. Smashburger

Smashburger's local L.A. Smashburger features a crispy wonton wrapper, fried egg, cilantro, cucumber, ginger dressing, lettuce & tomato on a black & white sesame seed bun.

I bought the "Regular Burger" version for $6.39 (they also have a "Big Burger" version with a larger patty).

Pei Wei Introduces New Sushi Crunch Rolls

Pei Wei adds some crunch to their sushi rolls with two new Sushi Crunch Rolls. Available in Teriyaki and Wasabi, the new rolls get their crunch from fried tempura flakes.

The Teriyaki Crunch Roll features Premium Pacific krab, sweet mango, and tempura flakes, drizzled with teriyaki sauce and wasabi aioli.

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.

Nov 19, 2014

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.