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Feb 25, 2015

TGI Fridays Endless Apps Now with Endless Choice

Endless Appetizers are back at TGI Fridays and now they come with "Endless Choice" (i.e. you're no longer stuck with an endless amount of one appetizer like the first time they offered the deal.).

Feb 24, 2015

Review: Taco Bell - Snapple Lemonade Freeze

Taco Bell's Snapple Lemonade Freeze features an icy slush drink with the flavor of Snapple Lemonade.

It's normally $1.99 for a 16-oz cup but I got this at Taco Bell HQ for free (because it doesn't come out until Thursday).

Taco Bell Launches New Snapple Lemonade Freeze

A new flavor is working its way into Taco Bell's icy Freeze drink rotation this Thursday, February 26, 2015. The new Snapple Lemonade Freeze is coming and its arrival means that the Dr. Pepper Vanilla Dr. Float Freeze is gone.

Preview of Taco Bell's New Sriracha Quesarito

Taco Bell's new Sriracha Quesarito is set to arrive this Thursday, February 26, 2015 but I got an early look/taste at it over at Taco Bell headquarters, so here's a preview of what to expect.

New Spicy BLT Whopper at Burger King

Burger King is offering a Spicy BLT version of their signature burger, the Whopper, for a limited time at participating locations.

The Spicy BLT Whopper features a quarter-pound flame-grilled patty, American cheese, spicy bacon sauce, iceberg lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and hardwood-smoked bacon on a toasted sesame bun.

New Zesty Salsa Pringles Tortilla Chips

Pringles introduces new Zesty Salsa as the latest flavor in the Pringles Tortillas line. Zesty Salsa is described as a "tangy, mouth-watering, tomato" flavor.

The idea is that they're supposed to be so packed with flavor that dipping is not needed (although the brand encourages "air dipping" if you're so inclined).

Feb 23, 2015

Review: Little Caesars - Bacon Wrapped Crust Deep Dish Pizza

Little Caesars' Bacon Wrapped Crust Deep! Deep! Dish Pizza features two squares of their deep dish pizza, each wrapped along the edges with strips of bacon and topped with pepperoni and bits of bacon.

It cost $12 for the pizza.

Starbucks Offers New Freshly-Roasted Coffee Subscription

Aiming at the upscale home coffee market, Starbucks now offers an online "fresh delivery" subscription service where you can order "super-premium, small-lot" coffees delivered within days of roasting (as opposed to the weeks and possibly months of a typical bag of Starbucks coffee at their stores or at retail).

Taco Bell Testing Taco Sauce Flavored Chips

Taco Bell is testing taco sauce-flavored tortilla chips in at least one location here in Southern California. Mirroring the company's taco sauces, the chips are available in Mild, Hot, and Fire versions.

The chips were spotted at a Taco Bell in Santa Ana, CA by a fellow Brand Eater who described them as tasting "like Doritos covered in Taco Bell sauce."

The chips came in 2-oz bags for $1.49 each and are good for 280 calories. You can see the bag is meant to resemble the design of Taco Bell's sauce packets.

Feb 22, 2015

Review: Mountain Dew - Kickstart Hydrating Boost

Mountain Dew's Kickstart Hydrating Boost is a caffeinated soda with coconut water and comes in two flavors: Strawberry Kiwi and Pineapple Orange Mango.

I tried both flavors at $1 per 12-oz can.

Free Donuts at Krispy Kreme on 2/24/2015 to Celebrate 1000th Shop Opening

Krispy Kreme will be celebrating the opening of their 1,000th donut shop by offering a free Original Glazed donut to the first 1,000 guests at each participating location around the world this Tuesday, February 24, 2015.

McDonald's Japan Offers New Hawaiian Menu Including Loco Moco Burger

McDonald's Japan is in the midst of offering a new, limited-time Hawaiian-themed menu that has been certified by the Japanese branch of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Featured ingredients include kalua pork, pineapples, and bananas.

The menu is available through late March and here's what you'll find on it:

Feb 21, 2015

Review: Lunchables Uploaded - Ultimate Deep Dish Pizza with Bacon

Lunchables Uploaded Ultimate Deep Dish Pizza with Bacon features Oscar Mayer bacon bits, Kraft cheese blend, a deep dish pizza crust, and pizza sauce that you assemble into a pizza yourself. Also included is a bottle of spring water, a single-serving packet of Kool-Aid Tropical Punch, Cheez-It crackers, and Oreo cookies.

It's normally around $4.49 for 5.1 oz. of food plus 10 fl oz of water, but I bought this on clearance for $1.

Eggo Waffles Now Available in New Gluten-Free Versions

Kellogg's introduces new Eggo Gluten Free Waffles in two flavors: Original and Cinnamon.

Rather than wheat flour, they're made with a combination of rice flour and whole oat flour and are meant to have the same taste and texture as the originals.

New S'mores and Mocha Coconut Bottled Starbucks Frappuccinos Plus Protein Doubleshots

Arriving later this month, Starbucks introduces two new flavors to their line of bottled Frappuccinos as well as new Doubleshot Coffee & Protein.

The two new flavors of Frappuccinos are S'mores and Mocha Coconut.

Feb 20, 2015

Frozen Friday: Bertolli - Chicken Carbonara and Farfalle

Bertolli's Chicken Carbonara and Farfalle frozen meal features farfalle pasta with white meat chicken and bacon in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

A 10-oz box was $1.88 on sale.

Loaded Breakfast Sandwich Returns to Jack in the Box

The Loaded Breakfast Sandwich is back at Jack in the Box and is now a permanent menu item at participating restaurants.

The sandwich features pretty much every breakfast meat available from Jack's kitchen, which includes hickory-smoked bacon, ham, and sausage.

Del Taco Debuts New Crispy Shrimp Epic Burrito

With Lenten season in full swing, Del Taco debuts the new Crispy Shrimp Epic Burrito and with it, the return of Crispy Shrimp tacos and burritos. There's also new Guacamole Fish Tacos.

The new Epic Crispy Shrimp Burrito features an oversized flour tortilla wrapped around a filling of crispy-fried shrimp, fresca lime rice, tangy green sauce, cabbage, secret sauce, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Feb 19, 2015

Review: Starbucks - Tiramisu Latte

Starbucks' Tiramisu Latte features steamed milk, espresso, and mascarpone-flavored syrup topped with whipped cream and cocoa-espresso powder.

I bought a 12-oz Tall for $4.15.

P.F. Chang's Rolls Out Chinese New Year Menu

P.F. Chang's offers the Lucky 8 Dishes menu to celebrate Chinese New Year. The casual dining chain describes the menu as "traditional Chinese New Year fare with a modern twist.

Additionally, since it's also traditional to give gifts for Chinese New Year, customers who order off the new menu will receive a special red fortune cookie with an instant-win game piece inside.