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Velvet Taco
Hangover Burger taco: Kobe beef, melted pepper Jack cheese, over-medium egg, red chile aïoli, ranchero salsa and blistered shishito pepper in a flour tortilla, $5.95
Availability: Jan 1- 7
Fazoli’s
Lobster Mac & Cheese: Cavatappi pasta topped with white cheddar sauce and lobster meat, smothered in Asiago cheese and baked, $8.99
Bacon Mac & Cheese: Cavatappi topped with Asiago sauce and chopped bacon, topped with more Asiago and baked, $5.99
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese: Cavatappi in Asiago sauce topped with chopped bacon, fried Buffalo chicken pieces and Parmesan peppercorn ranch dressing, $8.29
Availability: An unspecified limited time starting in early January
Jack in the Box
Tiny Tacos: Miniature beef tacos served with buttermilk ranch, taco sauce and new creamy avocado lime sauce, 15 for around $3, or $4 loaded with cheese, lettuce and taco sauce
Availability: Permanent, starting Jan. 16
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
No Dough Sausage Pie: A “crust” of sausage filled with shredded mozzarella cheese and a new, chunkier tomato sauce, finished with Pecorino Romano cheese, $13.99
Availability: A low-carb item tested in January
TooJay’s Deli
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast: Two cinnamon buns dipped in French Toast batter, griddled, topped with powdered sugar and served with butter and maple syrup, $8.99
Availability: Late January through April 19
Wendy’s
The quick-service burger chain announced it would be rolling out breakfast, featuring the following items
Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant: Fried chicken breast, bacon and maple butter on a croissant bun
Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant: Egg, breakfast sausage and Swiss cheese sauce on a croissant bun
Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant: Egg, bacon and Swiss cheese sauce on a croissant bun
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit: Egg, grilled breakfast sausage and American cheese on a biscuit
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit: Egg, bacon and American cheese on a biscuit
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit: Fried chicken breast and maple honey butter on a biscuit
Honey Butter Biscuit: Biscuit spread with maple honey butter
Sausage Biscuit: Grilled breakfast sausage on a biscuit
Breakfast Baconator: Grilled breakfast sausage, American cheese, bacon, an egg, more cheese and more bacon and Swiss cheese sauce on a warm breakfast roll
Classic Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich: Egg, grilled breakfast sausage and melted American cheese on a warm breakfast roll
Classic Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich: Egg, bacon and melted American cheese on a warm breakfast roll
Cold Brew Iced Coffee: Slowly steeped coffee served over ice
Frosty-ccino: Cold brew coffee swirled with choice of vanilla or chocolate Frosty mix over ice
Coffee: A medium roast of Arabica beans from Central America and South America available in regular or decaffeinated
Homestyle Potatoes: Skin-on cooked potatoes seasoned with black pepper and garlic powder
Apple Bites: Sliced apple pieces
Sausage & Egg Burrito: Scrambled eggs, cheese and breakfast sausage in a flour tortilla
Availability: Permanent, starting March 2, but it was announced in early February
Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s
Big Fried Cheese Angus Thickburger: 1/3-pound beef patty topped with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses that have been coated in seasoned breading and fried, along with lettuce, tomato and “Boom Boom” sauce — a slightly spicy red chile spread — on a toasted buttered bun, around $5.99
Availability: An unspecified limited time starting in early February
KFC
Chicken and Donuts: Chicken on the bone or extra crispy tenders served in a basked with doughnuts, $5.49 for a basket with one doughnut, $7.49 with a larger basket of chicken and two doughnuts
Chicken & Donuts Sandwich: Chicken breast filet between two glazed doughnuts, $5.99
Donut: Available to add to any meal for $1
Availability: Feb. 24-March 15
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Queso Blanco: A newly formulated cheese sauce made with aged Monterey Jack cheese, white cheddar, and three types of peppers — serrano, poblano and Chipotle (the previous version had aged cheddar, tomatillos, tomatoes and several pepper varieties), around $1.25-$1.60 for 2 ounces and $2.15-$2.70 for 4 ounces
Availability: Systemwide after being tested in select locations last year
IHOP
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pancakes: Buttermilk pancakes with cinnamon spread, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, cream cheese icing, whipped topping and cinnamon sugar, around $9-$12 depending on location
Crunch Berry Pancakes: Buttermilk pancakes with cereal milk mousse, blue vanilla “sparkle sauce,” Crunch Berries cereal and whipped topping, around $9-$12 depending on location
Fruity Lucky Charms Pancakes: Buttermilk pancakes with cereal milk mousse, vanilla sauce, Lucky Charms cereal and sweet purple whipped icing, around $9-$12 depending on location
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milkshake: Vanilla ice cream blended with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and garnished with whipped topping, more cereal and cinnamon sugar, price varies by location
Crunch Berries Milkshake: Vanilla ice cream blended with Crunch Berries cereal, drizzled with blue vanilla “sparkle sauce” and topped with whipped topping and more cereal, price varies by location
Availability: Early March through April 12
McDonald’s
Little Big Mac: A Big Mac (beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun) with one beef patty instead of two, no middle bun, and other ingredient amounts adjusted accordingly, around $2.29
Double Big Mac: A Big Mac, but with four beef patties instead of two and other ingredient amounts adjusted accordingly, around $5.49
Availability: Tested in March to see if there was demand for different sizes of the chain’s signature sandwich.
Wow Bao
Breakfast Potstickers: Scrambled eggs, sausage, spinach and scallions in pan-seared dumplings, $4.99 for 5, $7.99 for 8 and $11.99 for 12 at Chicago locations; $5.69 for 6 and $8.79 at Dulles International Airport
Availability: Permanent at two Chicago locations (225 Michigan Ave., and 1 Wacker Dr.), and Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., rolled out just as dining rooms across the country were closing due to the pandemic
Restaurant chains reacted with amazing speed to their customers’ evolving needs, and a week into the pandemic they were already selling groceries, like these items from Tender Greens.
The fast-casual chain introduced grocery boxes at all of its California locations:
Indoor Picnic Box: A bottle each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc wines, grapes, crackers, baguette, salami, gouda, brie, cornichons, preserves, mustard, and olive oil, $65
Morning Baking Box: Eggs, coffee, 2% milk, flour, white sugar, brown sugar, butter and baking soda, $40
Farm Fresh Box: Spinach, arugula, romaine lettuce hearts, freckled romaine lettuce, little gem lettuce, orange carrots, red beets, salad mix, frisée, butter lettuce, red butter lettuce, and green pea shoots, $40
Fruit Box: Fuji apples, navel oranges, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, lemon, banana, grapes and a roll of toilet paper, $30
Veggie Box: Yukon Gold potatoes, yellow onion, carrot, celery, garlic, asparagus, sweet potato, ginger, turmeric, parsley, cilantro, Roma tomatoes and a roll of toilet paper, $25
Pantry Box: Bread, pasta, salami, tomato sauce, Pecorino cheese, yellow onion, grains, garlic, a bottle of wine and a roll of toilet paper, $40
Einstein Bros. Bagels
The bakery-café chain introduced the following family meals in early April:
Hot & Ready Brunch Box: Six bagels, a tub of cream cheese or other “shmear,” three egg sandwiches cut in half, four blueberry muffins and four twice-baked hash browns, feeds 6-8 people, $29.99
Take & Make Pizza Bagel Kit: The ingredients to make six cheese pizza bagel slices and six pepperoni bagel slices, intended to give kids a fun activity, $9.99
Take & Make Bagel Deli Kit: The ingredients to make six bagel sandwiches, including six bagels, turkey, ham, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onions and mayonnaise and mustard packets, $29.99
The Capital Grille
Family-style Easter dinner to-go: Whole rack of bone-in beef filet, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes and apple crostata for 4-6 people, $185, available chilled for reheating or ready to serve, while supplies last
Starting in April, the steakhouse chain also offered a full takeout menu and selection of uncooked steaks. Wine and the chain’s signature Stoli Doli Martini were available at select locations.
Oath Pizza
Care packages available for mail order starting in April
Kiddo Care Package: Three frozen and ready to cook Cutie Pie Cheese Pizzas (tomato sauce, mozzarella blend and Grana Padano cheese on a small, fluffy crust), two Honduran Chocolate Brownies and one Chewy Marshmallow Bar, starting at $65
Pizza Kit Care Package: All the ingredients to build cheese and pepperoni pizzas for five to seven people, including five frozen ready-to-cook crusts, tomato sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella blend, Grana Padano cheese and wild Italian oregano, starting at $80
Classic Care Package: Two ready-to-cook cheese pizzas and two pepperoni pizzas, two Honduran chocolate brownies and two chewy marshmallow bars, starting at $85
Bestseller Care Package: Two ready-to-cook cheese pizzas, two pepperoni pizzas, one Bella pizza (mozzarella blend, roasted cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, ricotta cheese, balsamic drizzle, Grana Padano cheese and basil), one Spicy Mother Clucker pizza (mozzarella blend, pickled red onions, roasted chicken, Sriracha sauce, spicy aïoli and scallions), three Honduran chocolate brownies and three chewy marshmallow bars, starting at $100
Customizable package also were available
Huddle House
In April the family-dining chain launched Huddle Market: Bulk frozen cases of Huddle Burgers, bacon, rib eye steaks and chicken breasts, as well as staples such as paper towels, toilet paper, ketchup and fresh vegetables. Availability and prices varied by location
Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza
DIY Pizza Kit: Dough ball, dusting flour, sauce and toppings, to make pizza at home. Instructions are available at diyblaze.com, $8.95 for one, $14.95 for two an $18.95 for four, launched in late April
Dunkin’
DIY Donut Kits: Plain doughnuts, frostings and sprinkles for home decorating, around $5.99 for 4 and $9.99for 9, available at participating locations starting in May, exact contents varied
Red Lobster
Cheddar Bay Biscuit recipes: The casual-dining chain celebrated National Biscuit Day, May 14, and promoted its signature Cheddar Bay Biscuits by launching recipe cards for dishes that customers could make at home. Recipes and videos were posted at redlobster.com for Cheddar Bay Biscuit Benedict, grilled cheese sliders, pizza bites, hamburger sliders, salad with biscuit croutons and, for dessert, apple pie sliders
Chipotle Mexican Grill
The fast-casual Mexican chain updated its app in mid-May to allow for what it calls “Complete Customization.” It lets customers specify whether they want light, standard or extra amounts of each ingredient, excluding guacamole, protein and queso, as well as allowing for items such as beans and rice to be served on the side.
Taco Bell
Nacho Cravings Pack: Two boxes of Grande Nachos — chips, seasoned beef, refried beans, nacho cheese sauce, shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo — and two medium drinks, launched in May for $10
As chains were starting to introduce more new menu items, the May 25 murder of George Floyd and ensuing unrest put a temporary halt to that, but Grimaldi’s Pizzeria had rolled out its summer menu before that tragedy with the following menu items:
Barbeque Chicken Pizza: Pizza topped with Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce, roasted chicken, bacon and red onion, garnished with cilantro, $18 for a 12-inch, $24 for a 16-inch, $26 for an 18-inch
Strawberry Spinach Salad: Baby spinach topped with feta cheese crumbles, red onion, almonds and strawberries, all tossed with strawberry vinaigrette, $11 for a small, $14 for a large
Blueberry Cheesecake: Vanilla cheesecake with blueberry swirl and blueberries topped with granola and whipped cream, $6
Strawberry Cheesecake: Strawberry cheesecake topped with sliced strawberries and whipped cream, $6
Eureka!
The casual-dining chain launched a monthly Whiskey Club. For $75 per month, members can pick up a Whiskey Discovery Box on the third Thursday of every month at participating locations that includes a bottle of whiskey and curated accessories. For the first box, to be picked up on June 18, members got a bottle of WL Weller Antique 107, a branded whiskey rocks glass, branded ice molds, tasting notes and Righteous Felon Bourbon Franklin craft jerky.
By mid-June, many chains had already rolled out their meal bundles, but Lion’s Choice joined in with its Picnic Packs: Choice of either 12 small sandwiches — four turkey, four roast beef and four hickory-smoked ham — or six large roast beef sandwiches with 16 ounces of coleslaw and a large bag of new house-made chips, $30
Availability: Through Sept. 7
Bartaco
Reviver to go: Mango-flavored gin cocktail with lime juice now available for takeout in an eco-friendly drink pouch where available, serves two, $18
Smoke on the Water to go: Mezcal, watermelon and Cappelletti liqueur now available to go in a drink pouch for two, $18
Availability: Late June through Labor Day
Dining rooms started closing again as COVID-19 cases started to spike in early July, and On the Border responded with a Build-Your-Own Taco Kit: 10 soft or crispy taco shells, choice of seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga, lettuce, tomato and grated cheese, plus a bowl of queso sauce, Mexican rice, refried beans, chips and salsa, $24.99
Availability: Starting July 3 for an unspecified limited time
Baskin-Robbins
Mermaid Creature Creation: Choice of ice cream with sprinkles and a white chocolate tail in a specially designed cup, around $3.49
Monster: Creature Creation: Choice of ice cream with a white chocolate eyeball and sprinkles in a specially designed cup, around $3.49
Unicorn: Creature Creation: Choice of ice cream with a white chocolate horn and rainbow sprinkles in a specially designed cup, around $3.49
Availability: July-October
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Queso Flight: Smaller portions of three queso dips, exact selection of which varies by location but will be three of the following: Fuzzy’s Taco Shops Famous Queso, Guacamole Queso, Ground Beef Queso and Pork Green Chili Queso, $6.99-$8.99
Availability: Mid July through Aug. 23
Chipotle Mexican Grill started carrying organic beverages from Tactor Beverage Co:
Organic Lemonade: A Tractor Beverage Co. drink made with lemons, sugar and a little turmeric, around $2.40 for 22 ounces and $2.70 for 32 ounces
Organic Hibiscus Lemonade: A Tractor drink Lemonade with tart hibiscus added, around $2.40 for 22 ounces and $2.70 for 32 ounces
Organic Mandarin Agua Fresca: A Tractor beverage with orange and tangerine, around $2.40 for 22 ounces and $2.70 for 32 ounces
Organic Berry Agua Fresca: A Tractor drink with pomegranate, strawberry, cherry and a little apple cider vinegar, around $2.40 for 22 ounces and $2.70 for 32 ounces
Two bottled beverages made by Tractor for Chipotle also have been added:
Organic Black Tea: Sri Lankan black tea with sugar and a hit of lemon, around, $3.19
Organic Lemonade: Lemonade with a little turmeric, $3.19
Availability: Permanent, starting in July
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
TV Dinners: Frozen meals ready to be heated at home, starting at $10 each in the following varieties:
Beer-battered Fish N Chips: Battered and fried fish with waffle-cut potato chips, sweet potato tots with white corn succotash, and lemon blueberry cake
Fried Chicken: Fried chicken with country gravy, red-skin mashed potatoes with sautéed baby spinach and bacon, and Geechie Boy Mill blue corn cake
Grilled Lemon Chicken: Grilled chicken in citrus cream sauce, Red Lake Nation wild rice, garlic butter green beans with almonds, and pineapple upside-down cake
Cheese Enchiladas: Cheese-stuffed corn tortillas in chipotle ranchero sauce, Spanish rice and black beans, and cinnamon churro caramel cake
Campfire Pot Roast: Beef pot roast in red wine gravy with mashed potatoes and garlic butter, green beans with almonds, and huckleberry apple cake
Chicken Pot Pie: Pie filled with slow-roasted shredded chicken breast and seasonal vegetables
Availability: Rolled out in late July in the Texas restaurants in Addison, Allen, Arlington, Cypress, Euless, and Plano, and the California restaurants in Concord, Dublin, Cupertino, Newark, Roseville and Folsom, with more locations to follow
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Maple Bacon Grilled Chicken: Two grilled chicken breasts topped with smoky maple glaze, bacon, and melted cheese, $9.99 with two sides and biscuits or corn muffins
Saturday Country Fried Pork Chops: Two breaded and fried pork chops in roasted pan gravy available on Saturday only, $9.99 with two sides and biscuits or corn muffins
Sunday Pot Roast Supper: Braised beef with red potatoes, carrot, onion, celery and tomato in beef broth, available on Sunday only, $9.99 with two sides and biscuits or corn muffins
Barrel-Cut Sugar Ham: Thick-sliced, bone-in sugared ham steak, $14.99 with three sides and biscuits or corn muffins
Availability: Permanent, starting in August, part of a menu revamp that included realigned sections and fewer items
Ocean Prime
Parings Menu — Three dishes developed by sous chefs and dining room managers of the chain’s 16 restaurants to reflect the season and appropriate wines to go with it, $121-$143 depending on the location (each dish is also available without wine and à la carte).
Sonoma Heirloom Tomato Salad: Made-to-order mozzarella cheese, strawberries, Marcona almonds, pickled red onions and golden balsamic vinaigrette paired with Orin Swift Cellars’ Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc
Pacific Halibut: Halibut with king crab, baby carrots, fingerling potatoes, roasted fennel broth and chile oil paired with Talbot Kali Kart Chardonnay
Peaches & Cream: Rosé peach compote, vanilla panna cotta, raspberry gelée, olive oil cake and almond brittle paired with J Vineyards J Brut Rosé
Availability: Through summer
Modern Market Eatery
Pizza Night Kit: Dough, red sauce, pesto, three-cheese blend, fresh mozzarella, grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes, plus choice of four additional toppings and Mike[s Hot Honey, $20 for two pizzas, serves two to four people
Market Deli Sandwich Kit: Choice of two proteins from among grass-fed steak, chicken or Berkshire pulled pork, Izzio’s ciabatta rolls, provolone cheese, arugula, tomato, avocado, Muffuletta olive spread, charred onions, basil aïoli, chipotle aïoli, Dijon mustard and seasoned chips, $20, serves four people
Burrito Bowl Meal Kit: Choice of two proteins from among grass-fed steak, chicken, Berkshire pulled pork or sesame glazed tofu, rice, romaine lettuce, lime, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, cooked beans, Cholula slaw, pickled onion, cotija cheese, avocado tomatillo salsa, smoked crema, Yellowbird hot sauce and blue corn chips, $20, serves two to four people
Availability: Starting in August and through early fall
Carl’s Jr.
Steakhouse Angus Thickburger: Third-p==oud Angus beef patty topped with A1 Thick & Hearty Steak Sauce, two bacon strips, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce, red onion and mayonnaise on a premium bun, starting at $6.49
A1 Double Cheeseburger: Burger patty, A1 steak sauce, onion rings and Swiss cheese on a bun, $2.99
Carl’s Jr. x Nocking Point Wines Steakhouse Burger Box: One bottle each of Nocking Point’s 2017 Amell-Bec Malbec, 2017 Turnaround Red, and 2016 Year VII Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Blend — each selected by Nocking Point sommelier Katie Owen and Carl’s Jr. chef Own Klein, to pair with the new Thickburger— and a gift card to buy the Thickburger via delivery or takeout (the wines are sold and distributed by Nocking Point Wines), plus recipes by Klein for mushrooms with rosemary and bacon, mac & cheese and a brownie-cookie hybrid called a brookie, $68
Availability: Late August through Sept. 22 for the burger; while supplies last for the wine box
Golden Chick
Fletcher’s Original Corny Dog: Hot dog on a stick dipped in cornmeal batter and deep-fried, served with mustard, normally sold at the Texas State Fair, which was canceled this year, $5
Availability: At all Texas, Okla., and La. locations in Sept. and Oct.
Chick-fil-A
Chocolate Fudge Brownie: Brownie with semi-sweet chocolate in the batter as well as fudge chunks baked into the brownie, available individually wrapped starting at $1.89 or by the tray starting at $11.50
Thrive Farmers Hot Coffee: A new blend of the chain’s specially customized coffee made from Central American and South American beans, this one, with notes of smooth caramel and a nutty finish, is intended to pair with the breakfast menu, starting at $1.69 for a small and $2.25 for a large
Availability: Permanent, starting Sept. 14
Mocha Cream Cold Brew: Cold brew coffee with sweetened cream and chocolate flavored syrup, served over ice, price not available
Availability: Sept. 14-Nov. 14
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Three Meat & Cheese Eggel: Bacon, turkey sausage, ham, white cheddar cheese and everything seasoning mixed with eggs and cooked in sous-vide in the shape of a bagel, $4.59
Veggie Egg White Eggel: Bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and asiago cheese mixed with egg whites and cooked in sous-vide in the shape of a bagel, $4.59
Availability: Permanent, starting in mid-September
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Carrabba’s Family Bundles: Meals meant to serve up to five people starting at $34.99. Options, all served with salad and bread, include:
Lasagna: Broad, flat pasta layered with tomato sauce, meat sauce and ricotta, Romano and mozzarella cheeses
Spaghetti: Noodles topped with tomato sauce and choice of Bolognese meat sauce or meatballs
Chicken Parmesan: Breaded and sauteed chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and Romano and mozzarella cheeses, with a choice of penne in tomato sauce, garlic mashed potatoes or sautéed broccoli
Salmon Saporito: Grilled salmon fillet with signature seasoning, topped with jumbo lump crab meat, lemon butter, diced tomatoes, spinach and basil, with a choice of penne in tomato sauce, garlic mashed potatoes or sautéed broccoli
Availability: Permanent, starting in mid-September
Fazoli’s
Chicken Wings: Breaded and fried chicken wings tossed in choice of mild, medium or hot Buffalo sauce, or hot honey, barbecue sauce, hot honey barbecue sauce, Parmesan garlic sauce or Asian chile sauce, around $11 for 10 bone-in wings and $9 for 10 boneless wings
Availability: Originally offered via Fazoli’s virtual concept, called Wingville, they proved to be so popular that in September they started being rolled out to brick-and-mortar restaurants — a process that’s expected to be completed by early spring of 2021
McDonald’s
Apple Fritter: Fried dough made with cinnamon and apples drizzled with a glaze icing, price to vary by region
Blueberry Muffin: Soft muffin baked with blueberries and topped with streusel crumbs, price to vary by region
Cinnamon Roll: Flaky pastry layered with cinnamon and drizzled with cream cheese icing, price to vary by region
Availability: All day as part of the McCafe menu, starting Oct. 28
Dunkin’
Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut: Yeast ring topped with strawberry icing spiced with a blend of cayenne and ghost pepper, plus red colored sugar, price varies by location
Availability: October through December
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Churro Party Bagel: A doughnut sliced in half and smeared with sweet cream cheese buttercream frosting and topped with cinnamon sugar, $2.29, or for four $7.99
Chocolate Birthday Cake: A doughnut sliced in half and smeared with chocolate butter cream frosting, glazed with chocolate frosting and topped with confetti sprinkles, $2.29, or for four $7.99
Availability: Starting Nov. 12 at most locations for around six seeks
Fatburger
The Hang-In-There-Burger: A burger with chili, onion rings, American cheese, bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles and relish, price varies by location
Availability: From late October the rest of the year
McDonald’s
McRib: Seasoned boneless pork in smoky tangy barbecue sauce topped with slivered onions and tart pickles on a bun, price varies by location
Availability: Starting Dec. 2, nationwide for the first time since 2012 for an unspecified limited time
Pizza Hut
Beyond Italian Sausage Pizza: Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese topped with meatless Beyond Italian Sausage crumbles, around $14.99
Great Beyond Pizza: A Beyond Italian Sausage Pizza with the addition of chopped tomatoes, sliced red onions and banana peppers, around $18.99
Availability: Permanent, starting in early November
Arby’s
Deep Fried Turkey Club: Deep-fried turkey breast, cheddar cheese, pepper bacon, lettuce tomato and mayonnaise on a toasted star top bun, around $5.89
Market Fresh Cranberry Deep Fried Turkey Sandwich: Deep-fried turkey breast, Swiss cheese, pepper bacon, lettuce tomato, mayonnaise and cranberry spread on honey wheat bread or in an wrap, around $5.89
Availability: Mid-November through the end of the year
P.F. Chang’s
Korean Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps: Flank steak with onions and shiitake mushrooms served with Korean-style barbecue sauce and lettuce for wrapping, starting at $11.50
Miso Butter Lobster Dumplings: Lobster dumplings simmered in miso butter sauce, starting at $12.50
Dynamite Roll: Tempura-battered fried shrimp with avocado and cucumber in a sushi roll with Sriracha aïoli and “umami sauce,” smoked tableside, starting at $12.50
Rising Dragon: Casa Noble Crystal Tequila, pomegranate, lime, agave syrup and rosemary aromatics in a glass with a black lava salt rim, starting at $13
Availability: Mid-November through March 31, 2021
Shake Shack
Black Truffle Sauce: A sauce made with Regalis Foods’ Black Truffle Arbequina Olive Oil, caramelized mushrooms, thyme, bay leaf, Port, Madeira and Parmesan cheese finished with aged sherry vinegar, $1.50
Black Truffle Burger: Cheeseburger with Roth Cheese Gruyère, black truffle sauce and fried shallots on a toasted Martin’s potato bun, $8.89
Black Truffle ’Shroom Burger: Fried portobello mushroom stuffed with melted Muenster and cheddar cheeses topped with black truffle sauce and lettuce on a toasted Martin’s potato bun, $8.89
Black Truffle Shack Stack: A Roth Cheese Gruyère cheeseburger and a ’Shroom Burger with truffle sauce on a toasted potato bun, $11.89
Availability: Through December
Voodoo Doughnut
Star of David: Glazed yeast doughnut with a blue Star of David on it, filled with raspberry jelly, $2.50
Availability: Dec. 10-18
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Popeyes Chocolate Beignets: Fried dough stuffed with melted Hershey’s chocolate and covered in powdered sugar, around $1.99 for three, $3.99 for six and $7.49 for 12
Availability: An unspecified limited time starting in mid-December
