Review: Starbucks - Chocolate Caramel Muffin

Starbucks' new Chocolate Caramel Muffin is a chocolate muffin with a caramel center.

I paid $2.45 for one and it was closer in size to muffins you'd make at home than some of the giant bakery ones.

News: Subway - New "Flatizzas" Flatbread Pizzas

Because "flatbread pizza" was apparently too long, Subway now offers new Flatizzas.

The new menu item basically takes a square of flatbread (i.e. a roughly six-inch flatbread) and tops it with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and one of four topping combinations.

News: Taco Bell - New Chili Cheese Burrito

Along with the introduction of the new Chili Cheese Fries Loaded Griller, select Taco Bell locations are also offering the new Chili Cheese Burrito, since they both use the same chili.

The Chili Cheese Burrito follows a simple combination of chili and cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm, soft, flour tortilla.

News: Fazoli's - $1 Fettuccine Alfredo on February 7

Fazoli's will be celebrating National Fettuccine Alfredo Day this Friday, February 7, by offering their Fettuccine Alfredo at a discounted $1 with the purchase of a drink.

To take advantage of the deal, you'll need a coupon found on the Fazoli's Facebook page here.

Review: Jack in the Box - Bacon Insider Burger

Jack in the Box's new Bacon Insider Burger features a beef patty with bacon pieces mixed in, six half-slices of hickory-smoked bacon, bacon mayo sauce, lettuce, tomato, and American cheese on a new brioche bun.

The price tag was $5.19 (same price as the Sirloin Burgers) in my area, but I got this one courtesy of Jack in the Box.

News: Papa John's - New Double Cheeseburger Pizza

Papa John's latest limited-time pizza is the new Double Cheeseburger Pizza.

The new pizza features "zesty burger sauce," layers of beef, Roma tomatoes, dill pickles, and "100% real cheese made from mozzarella" (key words being "made from" i.e. it's not 100% mozzarella, which is pretty standard for the big pizza chains).

News: Dunkin' Donuts Revamps DDPerks Loyalty Program

Dunkin' Donuts has revamped their DD Perks loyalty program to be based on points rather than "Dunkin' Dollars."

Under the new program, registered users earn five points for every dollar they spend at Dunkin' Donuts when paying with a registered Dunkin' Donuts Card (either by card or via the Dunkin' Mobile App).

News: Starbucks - New Caramel Bakery Items

Along with the Caramel Flan Latte, Starbucks is currently featuring a trio of caramel desserts; two of them new.

There's the new Chocolate Caramel Muffin, new Salted Caramel Square, and Salted Caramel Cake Pop.

Review: Subway - Fritos Chicken Enchilada Melt

Subway's new Fritos Chicken Enchilada Melt features pulled chicken in enchilada sauce and Fritos corn chips along with the standard choice of bread, veggies, cheese, and condiments.

I picked up a footlong for $7.25.

News: Bruegger's Bagels - Three Free Bagels on February 6th

Bruegger's Bagels will be celebrating National Bagel Day and the chain's birthday on Thursday, February 6, 2014.

News: Pinkberry - Free Frozen Yogurt on February 6, 3-7pm

Pinkberry will be celebrating National Frozen Yogurt this Thursday, February 6, 2014, from 3 to 7pm, by offering free small-sized frozen yogurts with selectable toppings 

News: Subway - New Fritos Chicken Enchilada Melt

Subway's goes a little bit into Taco Bell territory with the launch of the new, limited-time Fritos Chicken Enchilada Melt.

The base ingredients for the sub are pulled chicken in enchilada sauce and Fritos corn chips. Beyond that, it's your typical choice of bread, cheese, veggies, and condiments.

News: Sonic - New Molten Red Velvet Cake Sundae

Sonic goes with red velvet cake to celebrate Valentine's Day with the introduction of the new, limited-time Red Velvet Molten Cake Sundae.

The cold dessert features red velvet bundt cake filled with hot fudge on a layer of cheesecake, finished with Sonic's ice cream, whipped topping, chocolate sauce, and a maraschino cherry on top.

Review: Jack in the Box - Nacho Cheese Monster Taco

Jack in the Box's new Nacho Monster Taco features a taco topped with nacho cheese and jalapenos rather than American cheese, shredded lettuce, and taco sauce.

I bought one for $1.79 (which is 50 cents more than the regular Monster Taco).

News: Dairy Queen - February 2014 Blizzard of the Month

Dairy Queen is offering a new Red Velvet Cake Blizzard as February 2014's Blizzard of the Month. 

The new flavor features a mix of vanilla soft serve, red velvet cake pieces, and cream cheese frosting. The cake-themed dessert is also available as a Blizzard cake as well as a shake.

News: Baskin-Robbins - February 2014 Flavor of the Month

February tends to mean Valentine-themed flavors and Baskin-Robbins embraces the trend with new Love Potion #31 Dark ice cream for the flavor of the month.

Essentially a chocolate version of their seasonal Love Potion #31 (which is also currently available), Love Potion #31 Dark features chocolate and raspberry-flavored ice creams mixed with raspberry-filled white chocolate hearts and a raspberry-flavored ribbon (the original Love Potion features white chocolate ice cream and chocolate hearts).

News: Subway - February 2014 Featured $5 Footlong

Subway's Featured $5 Footlong for February 2014 is the once permanent $5 mainstay, Meatball Marinara. It comes with Italian-style meatballs in a marinara sauce plus your choice of cheese, veggies, and condiments (I recommend asking for a sprinkle of oregano and parmesan).

Review: Nabisco - Marshmallow Crispy Oreos

Marshmallow Crispy Oreos is one of two new flavors for the iconic cookie (the other is Cookie Dough). Each cookie features a marshmallow-flavored cream mixed with small granules of crisped rice and sandwiched between two Golden Oreo wafers.

A 12.2-ounce package retails for about $2.99 but I received these courtesy of Nabisco.

News: Muller - New Dark Chocolate Corner Yogurt Flavors

Muller's latest addition to their Corner line of yogurt features a series of dark chocolate pairings. There's Dark Chocolate & Cherry, Dark Chocolate & Raspberry, and Dark Chocolate & Pecan Granola.

News: Snyder's of Hanover - New Korn Krunchers Corn Snacks

Snyder's of Hanover ventures into corn snacks with recently-launched, new Korn Krunchers, a line of "boldly flavored corn snacks" that basically looks like a corn-based version of their flavored hard pretzel pieces.

The company describes the new baked snacks as delivering 'big, bold taste and a light, crispy texture."