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Feb 19, 2015

Red Robin Serves New Crab Cake Burger and "Fruffles"

Red Robin enters into the vast field of Lent seafood offerings with the new Wild Pacific Crab Cake Burger as part of their premium Finest menu.

The burger features a crab cake patty made of  jumbo lump, blue, and Pacific snow crab along with arugula, lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, oven-roasted tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, on a caramelized ciabatta bun.

Burger King Adds New Spicy Big Fish Sandwich

Burger King adds a spicy version of their Big Fish Sandwich heading into Lenten season with the new Spicy Big Fish Sandwich.

The new sandwich includes the same White Alaskan Pollack breaded with panko, lettuce, pickles, and toasted brioche-style bun as the original, it subs out the tartar sauce for a creamy spicy sauce.

Feb 18, 2015

Review: Taco Bell - Chipotle Chicken Stack

Because Q went ahead and tackled the revival of the Triple Steak Stack, I decided to try Taco Bell's new alternative offering, the Chipotle Chicken Stack. It features the same nine-inch, Mexican-inspired flatbread and three-cheese blend, but with the distinction of chopped chicken instead of steak and the addition of chipotle sauce.

I got one for $4.99.

McDonald's Expands Seasoned Fries and Nuggets Test

McDonald's expands testing of their Shakin' Flavor seasoned fries and nuggets concept to Northern Nevada.

Available flavors include Garlic Parmesan, Spicy Buffalo, and Chipotle Barbecue. Basically, the idea is you empty the packet and your fries and/or nuggets into the bag and then you shake it.

Starbucks' 2015 Spring Menu Includes New Tiramisu Latte

Starbucks introduces the new Tiramisu Latte as part of 2015's spring menu. Along with the new "dessert beverage," they've brought back the Caramel Flan Latte. There are two food items featured on the menu as well; one new, one returning.

Here's what being featured on the menu:

Ben and Jerry's Churns New Jimmy Fallon's "The Tonight Dough" Ice Cream

Commemorating the one year anniversary of Jimmy Fallon taking over The Tonight Show, the talk show host gets his second Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor: new The Tonight Dough.

The flavor features caramel and chocolate ice creams with chocolate cookie swirls plus chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter cookie dough.

New Bacon-Wrapped Deep Dish Pizza at Little Caesars

In perhaps a case of "why not?", Little Caesars has decided to wrapped the edge of their Deep Dish Pizza with slices of bacon for the new, limited-time Bacon-Wrapped Crust Deep Dish Pizza.

Feb 17, 2015

Review: Popeyes - Blueberry 'n Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

Popeyes' Blueberry 'n Lemon Cream Cheese Pie features a deep-fried, turnover-style pie filled with blueberries, a hint of lemon, and cream cheese.

I picked one up for 99 cents.

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Introduces New Craft Beer-Battered Cod Fish Sandwich

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's adds a bit extra to their fish batter with the new, limited-time Redhook Beer-Battered Cod Fish Sandwich.

True to the name, the sandwich features a cod fillet dipped in batter made with Redhook Extra Special Bitter (ESB) ale before being fried till crispy. Along for the ride are the fairly standard lettuce, tartar sauce, and sesame bun. Additionally, the Carl's Jr. version includes tomato, while the Hardee's version includes a slice of American cheese.

Free Egg Rolls at Panda Express on 2/19/15

Panda Express celebrates Chinese New Year this Thursday, February 19, 2015 by doling out free Chicken Egg Rolls (limited one per person).

To take advantage of the freebie you'll need to either print or show this coupon from their website at a participating Panda Express location.

Krispy Kreme Debuts New Chocolate Chip Donuts

Krispy Kreme debuts two new chocolate chip-themed donuts for a limited time at participating locations.

The new donuts are the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Donut and the Java Chip Donut.

Cajun Shrimp Returns to McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli brings back New Orleans-inspired Cajun Shrimp for a limited time in a sandwich as well as a wrap or salad.

Feb 16, 2015

Review: Del Taco - Chili Cheese Nachos

Del Taco's Chili Cheese Nachos feature tortilla chips topped with warm nacho cheese, zesty red sauce, and beef chili.

It's part of the Buck & Under menu and cost me $1.

Domino's Offers Carryout 2-Topping Large Pizza for $5.99 Through 2/22

Domino's is running a deal where you can pick up 2-topping large pizzas for $5.99 each. The offer runs through Sunday, February 22, 2015.

Tim Hortons Introduces New Salted Caramel Drinks and Baked Goods

Tim Hortons goes with a Salted Caramel theme this month with a whole line of drinks and baked/fried goods dedicated to the flavor.

The full line-up includes:

- Salted Caramel Latte Supreme - A latte mixed with a caramel flavor shot and finished with whipped topping, caramel drizzle, and a salted caramel topping.

Dunkin' Donuts Blends Up New Smoothies

Dunkin' Donuts is gradually introducing new Smoothies as part of a new blended beverage platform (i.e. they're adding blenders) that they're rolling out nationwide this year at participating locations.

Along with the new Smoothies, there will also be Coolatta Lite frozen beverages, and Frozen Dunkaccinos.

Feb 15, 2015

Review: Lunchables - Chicken Popper Kabobbles

Oscar Mayer's Lunchables Chicken Popper Kabobbles with Smoothie features breaded white meat chicken poppers along with Kraft processed American cheese, pretzel sticks, Tree Top Banana Strawberry Smoothie, and Mini Chips Ahoy cookies.

A 3.5-oz plus 4.54-fl oz box is normally $3 to $4 but I got this one for $1 on closeout.

New Ultra-Filtered Milk with More Protein, Calcium, and Less Sugar Than Regular Milk

Popping up in the dairy aisle, new Fairlife Ultra-Filtered Milk features 50% more protein, 30% more calcium, and 50% less sugar of regular milk as people look for more protein in their diet.

Basically, it's extra fortified milk but fortified with milk rather than with protein or calcium additives.

New Pretzel Poppers and Bowties from Snyder's of Hanover

Snyder's of Hanover introduces new Pretzel Poppers and Bowties to their pretzel line up as "lighter snacking and in-home entertainment" options.

Feb 14, 2015

Review: Chobani - Green Tea Greek Yogurt

Chobani's Green Tea Greek Yogurt features low-fat Greek yogurt blended with green tea.

I bought a 5.3-oz cup for $1 on sale.