Review: Burger King - Mushroom & Swiss Big King

Burger King's Mushroom & Swiss Big King features a club-style 3-part sesame bun filled with two flame-grilled beef patties, a slice of Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms, and mayo.

I took advantage of their current two for $5 deal and got one of these.

News: Little Caesars - New Pretzel Crust Pizza Arrives September 1

It looks like that pretzel crust test went well, as Little Caesars will be introducing their new Soft Pretzel  Crust Pepperoni Pizza come September 1, 2014, according to USA Today.

News: Popeyes - New $5 Bonafide Big Box

Popeyes' latest meal deal is the new $5 Bonafide Big Box, which features a choice of either three tenders or two pieces of mixed fried chicken, plus a choice of two sides and a biscuit.

Review: Taco Bell - Cinnamon Nachos Dessert Kit

Taco Bell's Cinnamon Nachos Dessert Kit is a licensed product made by Kraft featuring cinnamon corn tortilla chips, caramel sauce, and toffee-flavored bits. It's meant to be eaten with ice cream, which you have to supply on your own.

The kit carries a suggested retail price of $2.99, but I received this one courtesy of Kraft.

Around the World: McDonald's China - New Black & White Pie

Going along the same theme as the Black and White Burgers, McDonald's is offering the new Black & White Pie over in China. 

Review: Nabisco - Caramel Apple Oreos

Caramel Apple Oreos are a limited-edition, Target-exclusive this fall and feature vanilla Golden Oreo wafers sandwiching a combination of green apple- and caramel-flavored creme filling.

I bought a 12.2-oz package for $2.99.

News: New Cinnabon Baking Kit at Walmart

In case you want to try at baking your own Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls are home, the company introduces the new Cinnabon Baking Kit, available exclusively at 2,500 Walmart stores across the nation.

News: Jones Soda - New Peanut Butter & Jelly Soda

Jones Soda is sometimes known for their weird off-beat limited-edition sodas and they're welcoming back-to-school with a doozy: the new lunch-themed PB&J soda, as in "peanut butter and grape jelly."

Frozen Friday: Tai Pei - Chicken Potstickers

Tai Pei's Chicken Potstickers feature "chicken and vegetable dumplings with dipping sauce." The vegetables are basically just cabbage and the dipping sauce is a traditional combination of mostly soy sauce with a bit of vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil.

It was $2 for a 7.9-oz box with 7 potstickers in it.

News: Pizza Hut - Buy a Large Pizza at Regular Price, Get Your Next Large 1-Topping Pizza Free

Pizza Hut is offering a sort of "buy-one-get-one-later" deal for subscribers of their "Hut Lovers" email list.

Under the deal, Hut Lovers members can buy any large pizza at the regular menu price and get a free 1-topping large pizza with their next order.

News: Tim Hortons - 2014 Fall Pumpkin Menu Arrives

Tim Hortons is jumping on the pumpkin wagon early this year with a slew of pumpkin-flavored items, including their Pumpkin Pie Latte (of course) and signature Pumpkin Pie Iced Capp available now.

The Pumpkin Pie Iced Capp goes for $2.79 for a 12-oz small (may vary), while the latte comes in at $2.49.

News: Jack in the Box Testing Herb Butter-Smothered Burgers

Jack in the Box is testing a new line of premium burgers where the hamburger patty is topped with melted garlic herb butter. They're calling it the "Buttery Jack" and it's available in two varieties: Original and Bacon & Swiss.

Review: Taco Bell - Spicy Potato Taco

Taco Bell's new Spicy Potato Soft Taco features crispy potato bites, shredded lettuce, chipotle sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese in a warm flour tortilla for $1.

It's pretty much a replacement for the Crispy Potato Soft Taco, but with a spicy chipotle sauce rather than pepper jack sauce.

News: Starbucks - Pumpkin Spice Latte Can Be "Unlocked" Starting August 26, 2014

Starbucks is playing a game with Pumpkin Spice Latte fans this year (they're calling it the "Spot the Spice" challenge), where they can get their PSL fix a little early (as in late summer early) starting August 26, 2014, if they have the secret code to unlock it.

News: Wendy's - New Smoked Gouda Chicken on Brioche Sandwich

Wendy's latest menu item is the new, limited-time Smoked Gouda Chicken on Brioche sandwich (Wendy's brioche bun being forever tied in my mind to this).

It features double-smoked Gouda cheese, a Dijon aioli,  a sweet onion sauce made from pureed caramelized onions, a crispy chicken breast filet, sliced red onions, and spring mix on a toasted brioche bun.

Review: Starbucks - Sausage Croissant Roll

Starbucks' Sausage Croissant Roll features an all-beef sausage with bechamel sauce nestled inside of a flaky croissant roll.

This was new at my local Starbucks. So much so that they didn't actually have it keyed into the register. They charged me the same price as a breakfast sandwich, $2.95, but I have no idea how much it's supposed to cost.

News: El Pollo Loco - New Ultimate Double Chicken Menu Includes New Enchiladas

El Pollo Loco's new, limited time Ultimate Double Menu features several items including new Ultimate Double Enchiladas. Like the name suggests, each item comes with a double serving of the chain's signature flame-grilled chicken.

News: Checkers / Rally's - New $1 Cha-Ching Menu Line Up with new Steakhouse Swiss

Checkers and Rally's latest $1 Cha-Ching value menu trio includes the new Steakhouse Swiss burger, two chicken strips, and the Smoky BBQ Cheddar burger.

Review: Taco Bell - Beefy Fritos Burrito

Taco Bell's new Beefy Fritos Burrito is part of the new $1 Cravings value menu and features seasoned ground beef, cilantro rice, warm nacho cheese sauce, and original Fritos corn chips, wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla.

I bought one for $1.

News: Caramel Apple Oreos Arriving as a Target-Exclusive

Caramel Apple Oreos start arriving tomorrow exclusively at Target according to Target CMO Jeff Jones via Twitter.

The new flavors feature vanilla Golden Oreo cookie wafers with a creme filling that's half green apple-flavored and half-caramel flavored.

News: Jack in the Box Testing Burger with Deep-Fried Cheese Patty

Jack in the Box is testing out new premium burgers topped with a deep-fried cheesy patty. They're calling them "Big Cheesy" Burgers.

According to The Impulsive Buy, they're being tested out in at least a few locations in Central California and come in both an Original version and a Bacon version. Along with the namesake "crispy melted cheese" patty, the burgers look to also be a test bed for a new Wendy's-like square "signature patty" and cross-hatched "signature bun."

Review: Jack in the Box - Grande Sausage Burrito

Jack in the Box's Grande Sausage Burrito features sausage, hash browns, bacon crumbles, shredded pepper jack, cheddar cheese sauce, and creamy Sriracha sauce (a first for the chain), wrapped in a warm Guerrero brand flour tortilla.

I got one for $3.49.

News: For One Day Only, Taco Bell Sold Brunchitos and Jalaritos!

Last Saturday, a single Taco Bell restaurant out in Huntington Park, CA was serving up new Brunchitos and Jalaritos for just one day only. Like the names suggest, the Brunchito is a brunch burrito, while the Jalarito is a chimichanga(!) with jalapenos.

News: Applebee's - New All-You-Can-Eat Crosscut Ribs

For a limited time, Applebee's is offering new all-you-can-eat Crosscut Ribs. The ribs are cut crosswise into more "snackable" pieces and come slathered in one of three sauces: new Sweet Asian Chile, new Smoky Chipotle, and classic Honey BBQ.

Review: Which Wich - Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich

Which Wich's Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich features "fire-braised" pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pickles on a Hawaiian bun. It's a limited-time sandwich for the summer and is a variation on their regular menu BBQ Pork & Slaw sub.

I paid $7.50 for the sandwich.

Around the World: McDonald's Offering Nighttime-Only "Twilight" Menu in Singapore

While McDonald's has been working the late night "After Midnight" menu at some locations here in the U.S., over in Singapore, they're offering a new, limited-time "Twilight" menu that's only available after 6 pm until 4 am at select locations.

On the menu you'll find:

News: Starbucks - New Iced Coffee "Brewed to Personalize" at Home

Starbucks is now selling plain pre-brewed coffee in 64-fl. oz. bottles in supermarkets and the like.

Rather than just calling it "coffee" or "iced coffee," they're attaching the term "Brewed to Personalize" on every bottle. The message being that you can personalize it by adding whatever milk and/or sweetener or nothing at all to your liking.

Review: Church's Chicken - Big Tex Tender Sandwich

Church's Chicken's Big Tex Tender Sandwich features two fried chicken breast tenders, shredded lettuce, pickles, and mayo on two slices of Texas toast.

I bought one for $2.49.

News: Edwards - New Pumpkin Creme Pie

The Edwards dessert brand, best known for creme pies, now offers a new, limited-time Pumpkin Creme Pie to its thaw-and-serve whole pie line up.

The pie is the first packaged pumpkin creme pie ever and features a vanilla-cookie crust with ginger and cinnamon, filled with layers of creme cheese and pumpkin, topped off with whipped creme rosettes.

News: Noosa Yogurt - New Coconut and Pineapple Varieties

Noosa Australian-style yogurt now comes in two new flavors: Coconut and Pineapple.

Coconut pairs sweet, shredded coconut with sweetened yogurt, while Pineapple comes with pineapple puree.

Frozen Friday: Lean Cuisine - Three Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Pretzels

Lean Cuisine's Three Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Pretzels feature pretzel bites stuffed with provolone, Asiago, parmesan, and spinach.

I picked up a 7-oz box for $2 on sale.

News: Starbucks Testing Cold-Brewed Coffee

Starbucks is testing cold-brewed coffee out in Boston. Starbucks Melody reports that the test is only planned for a few weeks and is only made in small batches using a Toddy coffee maker. Given that it takes 12-plus hours to cold-brew coffee, the limited supply is only sold each day until they run out.

News: Taco Bell's New $1 Cravings Menu Includes Beefy Fritos Burrito

This coming Monday, August 18th, Taco Bell replaces the "Why Pay More" value menu with the new $1 Cravings Menu that they've been testing for some time (more on that here and here). Among the items on the menu is the new Beefy Fritos Burrito but, sorry to disappoint, it's not the return of Beefy Crunch Burrito that some of you have been clamoring for.

Review: Burger King - Chicken Fries

Burger King's Chicken Fries feature formed chicken "fries" covered in seasoned breading and deep-fried.

I picked up an order of 9 pieces for $3.49.

News: White Castle - $5 Off Any Crave Case *Online Only*

White Castle is offering a $5 off online deal on any Crave Case for a limited time. You need to use their online ordering system to get the discount.

The deal serves to highlight the The Amazing Spider-Man 2 DVD release tie-in with a specially decorated/designed Amazing Spider-Man 2 Crave Case, while supplies last.

News: Church's Chicken - 10 Piece Meal for $10

Church's Chicken has a pretty good deal going on where they're offering a 10 piece meal for only $10.

The 10 piece meal in question includes a choice of either 10 legs and thighs of fried chicken or 10 of the chain's Tender Strips plus 2 large sides, and 4 biscuits.

News: Chick-fil-A Upgrades Their Coffee; Adds Iced Coffee

Chick-fil-A has partnered with Thrive Farmers Coffee to upgrade their coffee by using new specialty-grade coffee beans, a move they're claiming is a first for a quick-service restaurant chain (i.e. a fast food or fast casual chain).

Review: Del Taco - Small Taco Salad

Del Taco's Small Taco Salad is part of their classic menu from back in the day that they've brought back for a limited time. It features seasoned ground beef, hand-grated cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and Del Taco's secret sauce on a bed of shredded lettuce with a few tortilla chips.

I got an order for $2.

News: Olive Garden - Buy One, Take One "Dinner and a Movie" Deal

Olive Garden has brought back their limited-time "Buy One, Take One" promotion, where you can buy one entree for dining in at the restaurant and get a second entree to take home.

This time around as an added bonus, they're including a "Dinner and a Movie" aspect to the deal where you get a free Redbox movie rental along with the second entree.

News: Sonic - Half-Priced Cheeseburgers on August 14, 2014

As a back-to-school deal Sonic will be offering their standard Cheeseburgers for half price on August 14, 2014 AKA National Back to School Day.

The deal runs all day and is only good on single patty Sonic Cheeseburgers at participating Sonic locations.

Review: Burger King - A.1. Ultimate Cheeseburger

Burger King's A.1. Ultimate Cheeseburger features two quarter-pound beef patties, thick-cut bacon, American cheese, onions, and A.1. Thick & Hearty steak sauce on a toasted artisan bun.

I grabbed one for $5.29.

News: Oreo Will Send Mini Oreo Deliveries to Your Friends/Family

Oreo's latest marketing campaign involves offering to send custom Oreo Mini Parcels for free to your friend, family member, or colleague. The parcels contain a mini Oreo and a personalized note to the receiver.

News: Jack in the Box - New $4.99 Spicy Chicken Club Combo

Jack in the Box's latest deal is the new Spicy Chicken Club Combo for a discounted $4.99. The combo includes the sandwich, a small order of fries, and a 20-oz fountain drink.

Review: Popeyes - Chocolate Fudge Pie

Popeyes' new, limited-time Chocolate Fudge Pie is a deep-fried turnover pie with a chocolate fudge filling.

I bought one for 99 cents.

News: Burger King - Chicken Fries are Back!

Chicken Fries are back for a limited time at Burger King. Last seen about two years ago, the fry-shaped chicken sticks are covered with seasoned crispy breading and return with a nifty new box decorated with a simple cartoon chicken face, complete with a crown.

News: Wendy's Keeps Pretzel Cheeseburger Around for Good

Apparently enough people clamored for it, so Wendy's is keeping the Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger as a permanent menu item. You can also find it in Combo #11 on the menu.

Review: Carl's Jr. - Bacon Ranch Fries

Carl's Jr. Bacon Ranch Fries feature an order of the chain's Natural-Cut French Fries topped with buttermilk ranch dressing and bacon crumbles.

I picked up a clam-shell full of them for $2.79.

News: Carl's Jr. Testing Spicy Burger with Jalapeno Poppers

Carl's Jr. is testing out a spicy burger that they're calling "El Diablo" Thickburger. "El Diablo" is Spanish for "The Devil." The burger was spotted out in Stevenson Ranch, CA by a fellow Brand Eater.

El Diablo features a charbroiled beef patty (ranging from their standard single beef patty up to a 1/2 lb. Angus beef patty), cheesy jalapeno poppers, sliced jalapenos, bacon, and a fiery habanero sauce on a Fresh Baked Bun.

Review: Starbucks - Ham & Swiss Panini

Starbucks' Ham & Swiss Panini features a simple affair of ham, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard on a focaccia roll.

I picked one up for $5.65.

News: New Habanero Lime and Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Chex Mix Xtreme

The latest flavors of Chex Mix have the "Xtreme" label tacked on and come in two flavors: Habanero Lime and Sweet & Spicy Sriracha, which pretty much covers the bases for on-trend spicy flavors.