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Oct 6, 2015

Review: Starbucks - "Real" Pumpkin Spice Latte

Starbucks recently switched up their Pumpkin Spice Latte formula to include actual pumpkin this year so I decided to see if it was any better.

Cheddar Bo Now Permanently on the Menu at Bojangles'

Bojangles' Cheddar Bo biscuit is now a permanent menu fixture at participating locations.

Bud Light's New Beer Fridge Lets You Know When You're Running Out

The folks at Bud Light have partnered up with Buzz Connect and Linq IQ, to come up with a smart beer fridge that can let you know how many beers you have left and when they're at optimal temperature via your smartphone.

Never Ending Pasta Bowl Back at Olive Garden for Fall 2015

Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta Bowl all-you-can-eat deal is back this fall with a selection that includes 20 types of pasta, sauces, and toppings starting at $9.99.

IHOP Introduces New Fruit 'N Streusel Crepes

IHOP introduces new Fruit 'N Streusel Crepes as a limited-time fall menu item.

Oct 5, 2015

Review: Popeyes - Wild Pepper Tenderloins

Popeyes' Wild Pepper Tenderloins feature strips of chicken tenderloin marinated in a blend of Szechuan, Aji Amarillo, and Habanero peppers and then battered and breaded before deep-frying.

KFC Japan Offers New Deep-Fried Salmon Complete with a Salmon Fillet Mascot

In an interesting cross-promotion with a Sanrio (the makers of Hello Kitty) character, KFC Japan offers new breaded and deep-ried salmon.

Subway Offers New Italian Beef in Ohio

As a local offering, Subway is offering a new, limited-time Italian-beef style sandwich in the Toledo, OH area. They're calling it the Braised Beef Melt with Giardiniera.

Oct 3, 2015

Review: Lay's - Wavy West Coast Truffle Fries Potato Chips

Lay's Wavy West Coast Truffle Fries Potato Chips feature the brand's thick-cut wavy potato chips with a seasoning that purportedly tastes like restaurant truffle fries.

KFC Launches New Nashville Hot Chicken

Ahead of a nationwide roll-out, KFC launches new Nashville Hot Chicken in Pittsburgh, PA.

McDonald's Tries Ground Chicken Burgers

McDonald's is trying new Chicken Burgers featuring a quarter-pound ground chicken patty made of a blend of breast and thigh meat.

Oct 2, 2015

Frozen Friday: Boston Market - Chicken Pot Pie

Boston Market's frozen Chicken Pot Pie features a flaky pot pie filled with pieces of rotisserie chicken and veggies in a creamy sauce.

Carnitas Back at 90% of Chipotle Restaurants

If you've been missing carnitas on the Chipotle menu since they removed it due to supplier issues, you'll be happy to know that the company has restored most of its pork supply and is once again serving carnitas in 90 percent of Chipotle restaurants.

McDonald's Offering New Pumpkin and Creme Pie at Select Locations

McDonald's is offering a new Pumpkin and Creme Pie at select locations this fall.

Oct 1, 2015

Review: Dunkin' Donuts - Pumpkin Cheesecake Square Donut

Dunkin' Donuts Pumpkin Cheesecake Square features a square donut filled with pumpkin cheesecake filling, topped with orange icing, crumbled graham crackers, and a drizzle of white icing.

Here's This Year's Bruegger's Featured Pumpkin Items for Fall

Bruegger's Bagels' 2015 fall/pumpkin line up includes pumpkin bagels, coffee, and cream cheese. On the non-pumpkin side of things they've introduced the Masa Bagel--a corn-based bagel meant to taste a bit like corn tortillas and tamales.

How to Get a Free Smiley Mug at Corner Bakery Cafe Tomorrow

Corner Bakery Cafe is once again celebrating World Smile Day tomorrow, October 2, 2015 and will be giving out free Smiley Mugs that can be refilled with coffee for only 25 cents for a year. You'll have to be somewhat quick to get one though...

New Subway Ranchero Pulled Pork Melt in Some Areas

Subway is offering the new, limited-time Ranchero Pulled Pork Melt in at least a few markets here in the U.S.