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Jul 15, 2016

Frozen Friday: Bertolli - Chicken Portabella Ravioli

Bertolli's Chicken Portabella Ravioli frozen meal features chicken and mushroom ravioli in Alfredo sauce with baby portabella mushrooms.

Taco Bell Testing a More Portable, Handheld Quesadilla

Taco Bell has been spotted testing a new more portable, handheld quesadilla that they're calling the "Grande Quesadilla Slice," due, I'm guessing, to its similar shape to a slice of pizza.

Preview of Jack in the Box's New Jack's Brewhouse Bacon Burger

Starting Monday, July 18, 2016, Jack in the Box will be serving their latest creation: Jack's Brewhouse Bacon Burger. I was lucky enough to get an early peek at the new sandwich recently and managed to get some details for you guys.

Jul 14, 2016

Taco Bell's New Triple Double Crunchwrap Arrives

Taco Bell launches the new, limited-time Triple Double Crunchwrap, which takes the chain's Crunchwrap Supreme and offers double the layers of seasoned beef, nacho cheese, and crunchy tostada shell.

Carl's Jr. Testing Waffle Bowl Sundae

Carl's Jr. is testing the new Waffle Bowl Ice Cream Sundae in at least one location here in Southern California.

The Coffee Bean Launches New Nitro Cold Brew Coffee

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf jumps onto the nitro coffee trend with their new Nitro Cold Brew coffee.

Starbucks Debuts New Berry Sangria Herbal Tea

Starbucks launches the new Teavana Berry Sangria Herbal Tea as their latest nod to the summer. Sangria is typically wine, chopped fruit, sugar, and brandy, but don't expect the alcohol here.

DiGiorno Adds Two New Pizzeria Thin Flavors Including Chicken Parmigiana

DiGiorno expands their Pizzeria Thin lineup with two new flavors: Spicy Sausage Italiano & Provolone and Chicken Parmigiana.

Jul 13, 2016

Review: 7-Eleven - Buffalo Chicken Roller

7-Eleven's Buffalo Chicken Roller is described by the chain as "spicy, crispy & just a little cheesy." It's basically a hot dog-shaped roll of chicken with a Buffalo-sauce-flavored crispy shell.

Starbucks Reveals How to Order Purple Drink and Other Color Drinks

Starbucks Orange, Purple, Blue, Pink, and Green Drinks (AKA the Rainbow Drinks) have garnered quite a following on social media recently (try a search for #orangedrink on Twitter or Instagram for example) so that the company recently posted the recipes for each of the drinks on their social media channels.

Here's how you can order each drink for reference:

Pilot J Offering Free Hot Dogs on July 14, 2016

Celebrating National Hot Dog Day, Pilot Flying J will be giving out one free hot dog or other rolling grill item of choice per customer on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Nabisco's Latest Oreo Flavor is Choco Chip

The newest flavor of Oreo cookies this summer are new Choco Chip Oreos, which hit the shelves nationwide this month.

Jul 12, 2016

Review: McDonald's - New Baked Apple Pie

McDonald's is testing a new version of their Baked Apple Pie in my neck of the woods (Los Angeles). It features bigger sliced apples (rather than diced ones) and a lattice-top.

Denny's Introduces New Bigger, Fluffier Pancakes

Denny's has gone back to the drawing board to come up with new Buttermilk Pancakes that they're declaring are fluffier, tastier, and flat-out better than the previous recipe.

Starbucks Debuts New Artisan Pop-Tart-Like Megpies

Starbucks' newest baked dessert is basically a fancier version of a Pop-Tart called "Megpies artisan tarts" that originate from New York City.

Buy One Dozen Donuts, Get a Second Dozen for 79 Cents at Krispy Kreme on July 13, 2016

Krispy Kreme will be celebrating its 79th birthday this year on July 13, 2016.

As part of the festivities, they'll be offering a dozen Original Glazed donuts for 79 cents when you buy any dozen donuts at the regular price.

7-Eleven Tempts Slurpee Fans with Buy 7, Get 11 Free Offer

Starting today, 7-Eleven is offering users of their free 7Rewards mobile app 11 free Slurpees when they buy seven Slurpees by Monday, July 18, 2016 at participating locations.

Jul 11, 2016

Review: IHOP - Paradise Pancakes

IHOP's Paradise Pancakes come in three varieties: Strawberry Passion Fruit, Banana Macadamia Nut, and Pineapple Upside Down.

Half-Price Pizza This Week at Domino's Through July 17, 2016

You can get your pizza at Domino's for half the regular price this week through Sunday, July 17, 2016.

Free Food at Chick-fil-A on July 12, 2016 But You Must Dress as a Cow

Chick-fil-A will be celebrating their 12th annual Cow Appreciation Day on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. On the day, they'll give free food to any customer who visits a Chick-fil-A restaurant dressed as a cow.

Kellogg's Opens Fancy Cereal Cafe in NYC Serving Fancy Frosted Flakes

Kellogg's just opened their first-ever upscale cereal bar (they're calling it a cafe) in New York City, where you can get yourself a bowl of your favorite Kellogg's cereal topped off with more chef-driven ingredients such as lime zest, green tea powder, and thyme.

Jul 10, 2016

McDonald's Gives Michigan Its Own Pie Made from Locally Grown Cherries

Offering a bit of local flair, McDonald's is offering the new Cherries 'n Creme Pie over in Michigan made with locally-grown Michigan cherries.

Dunkin' Donuts Korea's New Donut is Shaped Like a Pineapple

Dunkin' Donuts is currently featuring a trio of fruity donuts for the summer including a pina colada donut that's shaped like a pineapple over in South Korea.

Jul 9, 2016

IHOP FIipping Pancakes for 58 Cents on July 12, 2016

IHOP will be selling short stacks of their signature Original Buttermilk Pancakes for 58 cents on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Wienerschnitzel to Serve 55-Cent Chili Dogs on July 11, 2016

Wienerschnitzel will be celebrating their 55th anniversary this upcoming Monday, July 11, 2016, by offering their Chili Dogs for just 55 cents all day.

Jul 8, 2016

Starbucks Adds Affogato Option to Frappuccinos

Starbucks takes a cue from affogato, the Italian dessert of gelato with a shot of espresso poured over it, by offering Affogato-style Frappuccinos--that is a Frappuccino doused with a shot of espresso.

McDonald's Testing New Apple Pie with Bigger, Sliced Apples

McDonald's is testing a new recipe for their Baked Apple Pie in North Carolina and Southern California.

Jul 7, 2016

Review: Red Velvet Chips Ahoy Cookies

Nabisco's Red Velvet Chips Ahoy cookies feature soft red velvet cookies embedded with cream cheese-flavored chips and filled with creme.

Chili's Debuts New Grass-Fed Burgers

Chili’s adds two new craft burgers featuring grass-fed beef patties to cater to guests seeking natural ingredients who "want to know what's going into their food."

Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven on July 11, 2016

7-Eleven will be giving out free icy Slurpees on Monday, July 11, 2016 in annual celebration of 7-Eleven Day. Included among the selection is the new Birthday Cake Slurpee flavor.

Subway Testing Pretzel Rolls and Local Pennsylvanian Mustard

Subway is selling new Artisan Pretzel Roll Sandwiches out in Central Pennsylvania, featuring a round pretzel bun as well as local Herlocher's Dipping Mustard.

Jul 6, 2016

Review: Tender Greens - Herb Brushed Albacore Big Plate

Tender Greens' Big Plates come with a choice of six different proteins, one of six simple salads, and a side of Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, starting at $11.50. You can also get it as a sandwich with a simple salad, or as a full-sized salad with a garlic herb crostini.

Domino's Pizza Sofa is a Real Thing

For those who dream of eating a slice of pepperoni pizza while sitting on a giant pepperoni pizza, Domino's UK has come up with the Pizza Boy Sofa.

McDonald's to Add McGriddles to All Day Breakfast Menu

If you've been hankering for a McGriddle from McDonald's in the afternoon or at night, your craving will be soon satisfied as the fast food chain will be expanding their All Day Breakfast menu to include the sweet and savory breakfast sandwich starting this September.

Buffalo Wild Wings Adds 15 Minute Guarantee to Quick Lunch Menu

Buffalo Wild Wings is backing their B-Dubs Fast Break Lunch menu with a limited-time guarantee where they promise that upon ordering from the menu, your meal will come out in 15 minutes or its free, plus they'll throw in a fountain drink as well.

Half-Price Ice Cream Cones at Sonic on July 7, 2016

Sonic looks to help you cool off tomorrow, July 7, 2016, when they'll be offering their ice cream cones for a 50% discount.

Jul 5, 2016

Review: 7-Eleven - Classic Cheeseburger

7-Eleven's Classic Cheeseburger features a quarter-pound chopped beef steak patty, a slice of American cheese, and pickles on a buttery split top bun.

Sonic Introduces New Loaded Cheddar Dogs

Sonic's new Loaded Cheddar Dogs offer a little something extra in the cheese department this summer with cheddar cheese-filled hot dogs.

Pei Wei Launches Four Seasonal Salads for Summer

Pei Wei's new summer menu includes four salads, three new and one updated, as well as new Honey Sriracha Wings.

Here's the details on what's featured at Pei Wei this summer:

Church's Offering 8 Pieces of Fried Chicken for $6.99 on July 6, 2016

In celebration of National Fried Chicken Day, Church's Chicken will be offering an eight-piece fried chicken special on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.

Create Your Own Tour of Italy Returns to Olive Garden This Summer

Olive Garden's Create Your Own Tour of Italy menu is back for a limited time starting this month.

Jul 3, 2016

DiGiorno Debuts New Artisan Style Melts Pizzas

Looking to cater to consumers seeking more snackable pizzas, DiGiorno debuts new Artisan Style Melts, which are smaller-serving pizzas made with artisan-style focaccia bread.

Baskin-Robbins Introduces New Oreo Birthday Cake Ice Cream and Polar Pizza

Baskin-Robbins debuts new Oreo Birthday Cake ice cream as July's Flavor of the Month. They also have new Polar Pizza and new USO Patriot Pop ice this month.

Jul 2, 2016

McDonald's Singapore Local Tastes Menu Returns with New Crab-Flavored Fries

Much like McDonald's Canada gets a local-themed menu and other countries get an American-themed menu, McDonald's Singapore offers a Singapore-themed menu that recently returned to the country bringing with it a few new items including the Salted Yolk Chicken Burger and crab-flavored Twist & Shake Fries.

Checkers / Rally's Add Two New Steak-Topped Burgers

Checkers and Rally's look to offer some burger value with the introduction of two new $1.99 steak-topped burgers: the Crispy Mushroom Steak Burger and the Philly Cheesesteak Burger.

Jul 1, 2016

Chipotle Launches New Chiptopia Summer Rewards Loyalty Program

Chipotle is running a new loyalty program where repeat customers can earn free food, but only for the next three months starting today. They're calling it "Chiptopia Summer Rewards" with the objective of "reward[ing their] most loyal customers."

Bruegger's Selling Red, White, and Blue Bagels Through July 4, 2016

For those looking to add a bit of patriotic color to their morning bagels, Bruegger's Bagels is offering Red, White & Blue Bagels at participating locations through July 4, 2016.

$3 Grande Frappuccinos at Starbucks on July 2-4, from 12-3 PM

Starbucks is running a deal for $3 Grande Frappuccinos that they're calling the "Happy 3rst of July" as we head into the Fourth of July weekend.