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Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Smashburger, and Sonic Drive-In
Bret Thorn Oct 27, 2023

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Andy’s Frozen Custard

Apple Pie Concrete: Apple pie spun with vanilla frozen custard, around $6.19-$8.69

Apple Pie Sundae: Vanilla frozen custard and apple pie topped with caramel sauce, around $6.49, or $7.69 with pecans

Availability: Through Jan. 2, 2024

Pumpkin Pie Concrete: Pumpkin pie spun with vanilla frozen custard, around $6.49-$8.99

S’mores Jackhammer: Vanilla frozen custard blended with hot fudge and graham crackers around a marshmallow center, around $6.99-$9.49

Caramel Apples: Granny Smith Apples in caramel sauce coated in choice of extra caramel, Reese’s Pieces candy, or roasted pecans, around $7.29

Availability: Through Thanksgiving

Bojangles

Pork Chop Griller: A returning item of seared pork loin in chile rub on a biscuit, around $4

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Bubbakoo’s Burritos

Boom Shaka Laka Burrito: Chicken toasted in red pepper garlic aioli served in a flour tortilla with white rice, red pepper strips, pico de gallo, corn, and cheddar cheese, starting at $10.49

Nashville Burrito: Fried chicken, Nashville hot sauce, white rice, pickles, and sour cream or ranch dressing in a flour tortilla, starting at $10.79

Ghosted Burrito: Ghost pepper chicken, white rice, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, starting at $10.49

Papi Hibachi Burrito: Hibachi style steak & shrimp, white rice, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, starting at $16.09

The Greenlight Burrito: Shredded chicken or carnitas, serrano pepper sauce, white rice, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, starting at $10.79

Crema Get The Money Burrito: Barbacoa beef, chipotle crema, white rice, black beans, pico de gallo, corn, and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, starting at $12.49

General T Burrito: Chicken tossed in General Tso’s sauce, white rice, sour cream, jalapeño peppers, and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla, starting at $10.49

The Cee Bee Aar Burrito: Chicken, white rice, bacon, pico de gallo, cheese, and ranch dressing, starting at $12.98

Availability: Permanent, starting Oct. 31, when the chain also will add Red Bull energy drink to its beverage lineup

California Fish Grill

Mahi Mahi Grill Plate: Grilled wild mahi mahi sourced from Costa Rica and Peru with choice of sauce and two sides, $11.99 for a “petite” and $13.75 for a regular

Mahi Taco Combo Cali-Style: Two tacos of grilled mahi mahi, cilantro lime slaw, tomatoes, pickled onions, sliced avocado, corn salsa, and chipotle aïoli, served with rice, beans, and a soft drink, $13.25

Mahi Bowl Cali-Style: Grilled mahi mahi over rice and beans with diced chiles, cilantro-lime slaw, and pickled onions over beans and rice, topped with sliced avocado, corn salsa, and chipotle aïoli, $13.25

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Pasta Toscana with Chicken: Fettuccine, spinach, and mushrooms tossed in a roasted garlic cream sauce with grilled chicken, $20.49

Availability: Through Oct. 29

Denny’s

Salted Caramel Banana Pancakes: Buttermilk pancakes topped with vanilla cream, bananas, and salted caramel sauce, starting at $3.99

Availability: Through the holidays

Dough Doughnuts

Kraken Rum Donut: A doughnut in chocolate icing with Kraken Rum cream filling, $5.95

Availability: Through October

Erbert and Gerbert’s

Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Soup: A creamy soup with chicken and cheese-stuffed tortellini, around $4.89 per cup

Availability: Through January

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Quesabirria Tacos: Shredded beef cooked in birria liquid and stuffed in corn tortillas with shredded cheddar Jack cheese, diced onions, and cilantro, served with lime wedges and birria liquid for dipping, $7.99-$8.99 for two

Birria Bowl: Shredded beef in birria liquid over cilantro-lime rice with black beans, shredded cheddar Jack cheese, cilantro-lime crema, pickled red onions, cilantro, and seasoned tortilla crisps, $8.99-$9.99

Chips & Queso with Birria Beef: Seasoned tortilla chips topped with queso sauce, shredded cheddar Jack cheese, birria beef, and pico de gallo, $5.29-$6.99

Availability: Through Nov. 19

Graze Craze

Brunch Board: A board of hard-boiled eggs, fennel spiced ham, prosciutto, bacon twists, honeydew, cantaloupe, orange, grapes, kiwi, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, mixed nuts, brie cheese wedges, dessert bread, hazelnut mignons, Danishes, miniature pancakes, beignets, Nutella, honey, syrup, and everything bagel cream cheese starting at around $125

Availability: Permanent

Just Salad

Happy to be Harvest: A kids-sized salad of romaine lettuce, apples, croutons, roasted chicken, and balsamic vinaigrette, around $7.99

Om Nom Nom Bowl: A kids-sized bowl of brown rice, carrots, corn, roasted chicken, avocado, and buttermilk ranch dressing, around $7.99

We Want Caesar: A kids-sized salad of romaine-kale blend, roasted chicken, croutons, dried cranberries, apples, and creamy Caesar dressing , around $7.99

Elmo’s Avo Toast: A kids-sized portion of mashed avocado and corn on toast, around $6.99

Ah Ah Almond Berry Smoothie: A kids-sized smoothie of oat milk, banana, almond butter, blueberries, strawberries, and flax seeds, around $6.99

B is for Banana Smoothie: A kids-sized smoothie of oat milk, banana, strawberries, and flax seeds, around $6.99

Availability: Permanent

KFC

Classic Chicken Wrap: Extra Crispy chicken tender, pickles, and mayonnaise in a warm flour tortilla, two for $5, or $8.49 for two wraps plus a medium drink and Secret Recipe Fries

Spicy Slaw Chicken Wrap: Extra Crispy chicken tender, coleslaw, spicy sauce and pickles in a warm flour tortilla, two for $5, or $8.49 for two wraps plus a medium drink and Secret Recipe Fries

Mac & Cheese Wrap: Extra Crispy fried chicken tender topped with cheddar mac & cheese and a three-cheese blend in a warm flour, two for $5, or $8.49 for two wraps plus a medium drink and Secret Recipe Fries

Availability: Nationwide starting Nov. 12

More information available here

La Madeleine

Four Cheese baked pasta: Penne pasta topped with four-cheese sauce, baked and served with a baguette, starting at $9.99

Bacon & Broccoli baked pasta: Penne, broccoli, and bacon topped with four-cheese sauce, baked and served with a baguette, $11.99

Chicken Cordon Bleu baked pasta: Penne, chicken, and diced ham topped with four-cheese sauce baked and served with a baguette, $13.99

Availability: Through December

Marco’s Pizza

Pizzoli: A handheld pastry inspired by stromboli and stuffed with a proprietary cheese blend and choice of Buffalo chicken, pepperoni, pepperoni & sausage, or chicken with bacon and ranch dressing, $5.99

Availability: Permanent

MIXT

Bachan’s Bowl: Warm cilantro brown rice topped with arugula, fried chicken or marinated tofu (or grilled chicken in some locations), avocado, edamame, cucumbers, radishes, cabbage, scallions, ginger sesame drizzle, and Bachan’s Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce, $12.95

Dave’s Taco Bowl: Warm cilantro lime brown rice, cabbage, grilled achiote-spiced chicken, avocado, cotija, black beans, chipotle crema, salsa verde, and a lime wedge, $12.95

Mediterranean Bowl: Warm rainbow quinoa, cabbage, grilled chicken, avocado, feta cheese, za’atar pita crisps, walnuts, currants, pickled red onions, basil, and mint topped with a red pepper walnut drizzle, $12.95

Harvest Salad: Salad greens, grilled chicken, candied pecans, roasted butternut squash, apples, blue cheese, chives, parsley, and tarragon in a

pomegranate vinaigrette, $15.95

Spicy Brussels Salad: Butter lettuce, cabbage, grilled chicken, spicy Brussels sprouts, avocado, feta cheese, pumpkin seeds, pickled red onions, radishes, chives, parsley, and tarragon in an

Seasonal agua fresca: A blend of carrot, ginger, turmeric, blood orange, and water, $3.45

Availability: Through winter; the grain bowls are a new category that will be on the menu indefinitely, but the exact build of them might change seasonally

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Chile con Queso: A returning item of cheese dip loaded with jalapeño peppers and ground beef, starting at $3.99

Availability: Through Jan. 16, 2024

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Bundtlet Full O’ Reese’s Pieces: Individual Bundt cake filled with and topped with Reese’s Pieces candy, starting at $6.50

Availability: Through Nov. 5

Piada Italian Street Food

Carbonara Piada: Penne pasta, Parmesan Alfredo sauce, seasoned tomatoes, pancetta, spinach, basil aïoli, grated Parmesan cheese, and grilled or fried chicken in a wrap, $8

Deluxe Caesar Piada: Romaine lettuce, cabbage-kale blend, Parmesan cheese crisps, pancetta, seasoned tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, and choice of chicken in a wrap, $8

Penne Parm Piada: Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil aïoli, and creamy Parmesan cheese sauce with choice of chicken in a wrap, $8

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Fireside Old Fashioned: Elijah Craig bourbon, demerara syrup, Amaro Averna, Angostura bitters, and chocolate bitters, $17

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Sarpino’s USA

Boursin Supreme: Pizza topped with signature cheese blend, extra virgin olive oil, grilled chicken, Boursin cheese, basil, tomatoes, and onions, starting at $12.99 for an 8-inch pie

Availability: Through November

Scooter’s Coffee

FrankenSCOOOT! Energy Infusion: A yellow energy drink with tart red raspberry and candied blue raspberry flavors (resulting in a Halloween-appropriate green color), $6.15 for a medium and $6.75 for a large

Availability: Through Halloween

Shrimp Basket

Saucy Wings and Strips: Chicken wings and strips tossed in choice of Buffalo, teriyaki, pineapple habanero, jerk, garlic Parmesan, or “Boss Sauce,” which combines Buffalo and garlic Parmesan sauces, $10.50 for five strips or $11 for six wings

Cheeseburger: A beef patty, mayonnaise, lettuce, pickles, tomato, and American cheese on a bun, $13.75

Big Wave Cheeseburger: Four beef patties with mayonnaise, lettuce, pickles, tomato, and American cheese on a bun, $18.50

Cowboy Burger: Beef patty with barbecue sauce, bacon, fried onion strings, and pepper Jack cheese on a bun, $15.50

Luau Burger: Beef patty with creamy teriyaki aïoli, grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomato, and Swiss cheese on a bun, $16

Chipotle Burger: Beef patty with chipotle mayonnaise, bacon, grilled onions, jalapeño peppers, and pepper Jack cheese on a bun, $15.50

Firecracker Fries: French fries topped with queso sauce, shrimp in sweet and tangy “boom boom” sauce, cheddar Jack cheese, green onions, and ranch dressing, $10.50

Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos: Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, cheddar Jack cheese and ranch dressing in corn tortillas, served with fries, $16

Boss Sauce Po’Boy: Breaded and fried chicken strips in Boss Sauce topped with tomatoes, mayonnaise, lettuce, pickles, and ranch dressing on a roll, served with fries, $13.50

Boom Boom Tacos: Breaded and fried shrimp, boom boom sauce, cheddar Jack cheese, romaine lettuce, and ranch dressing in corn tortillas, served with fries, $16

Availability: Permanent

Smashburger

Mac & Cheese Burger: A returning item of a beef patty topped with American cheese and mac & cheese on a toasted bun, around $9.69

Scorchin’ Hot Mac & Cheese Burger: The Mac & Cheese Burger with “Scorchin’ Hot” seasoning, $8.69

Availability: Through Jan. 3, 2024

Smokey Bones

Robert’s Ribfeast: Half rack of St. Louis ribs, two sides, garlic bread and choice of salad, fried pickles, pretzels or doughnuts, $19.99 of which a portion will go to the Robert Irvine Foundation to help veterans, armed forces members, first responders, and their families, also available for two people at $29.99

Availability: Through Jan. 1, 2024

Sonic Drive-In

Rechargers with Red Bull: Carbonated beverages in dragon fruit, blood orange, and “Twisted Lime” flavors combined with Red Bull energy drink and served over ice, starting at $3.99

Hickory BBQ Cheeseburger: Beef patty with hickory barbecue sauce, American Cheese, diced onion, crinkle-cut pickles, lettuce, and mayonnaise on a toasted bun, starting at $4.49

Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger: Beef patty with garlic butter, American cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, and grilled onions on a toasted bun, starting at $4.49

Availability: Through December

Sweetfin

Sesame Crunch Chicken Salad: Chicken, scallions, sesame seeds, Napa cabbage, red cabbage, chile, oranges, almonds, carrots and crunchy chow mein noodles in sesame dressing, $15

Spicy Chicken Grain Bowl: Chicken, black rice, jalapeño pepper, carrots, cashews, sesame seeds, mint, chile oil, and spicy garlic lemon grass ponzu sauce, $15

Cilantro Chopped Chicken Salad: Chicken, chopped kale, Napa cabbage, red onion, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, crunchy vermicelli noodles, sesame seeds, and cilantro lime jalapeño vinaigrette, $15

Build Your Own Chicken Bowl: Chicken with choice of base (bamboo rice, black rice, riced cauliflower, citrus kale, kelp noodle slaw, or seaweed) and choice of sauce (black garlic gochujang, cilantro lime jalapeño vinaigrette, ponzu lime, miso sesame, sesame mayonnaise, spicy garlic lemon grass ponzu, spicy mayonnaise, Sriracha ponzu, or yuzu kosho), $15

Availability: Permanent

Taco Del Mar

Blazing Scorpion Chicken: Chicken flavored with Tabasco Scorpion Sauce available in any entrée or taco, starting at around $9

Availability: While supplies last

Tacodeli

Chicken Tinga Tacos: Shredded chicken, tinga sauce, Mexican cabbage slaw and crema in a Manchego cheese crusted tortilla, $5

Availability: Through Nov. 22 or while supplies. last

Hibiscus Agua Fresca: A tart drink made with hibiscus and water, $4.50

Availability: Through December

Tacotarian

Mexican Pizza: Flour tortillas layered with refried beans, plant-based beef and cheese substitutes, pico de gallo, cilantro lime dressing, and salsa Morita, $12.99-$13.99 of which 10% goes to Dignity Health’s Englestad R.E.D. Rose Program which emphasizes early detection of breast cancer

Availability: Through October

TGI Fridays

Margarita Shrimp Cocktail: Chile lime seasoned shrimp tossed with diced avocado, pico de gallo, diced fresh mango, and a light agave lime juice, served with tortilla chips, starting at around $9.39

Truffle Tot-chos: Seasoned and fried potato tots drizzled with truffle aïoli, Parmesan-Romano cheese, and parsley, served with extra sauce for dipping, starting at around $3.99

Steakhouse Meatballs: Beef meatballs topped with chimichurri sauce, starting at around $3.99

Loaded Poblano Queso: Queso sauce topped with pico de gallo, mixed cheeses, and guacamole, served with tortilla chips, starting at around $10.79

Thai Mango Salad: Chopped romaine lettuce, shredded red and Napa cabbages, julienne carrots, and candied pecans mixed with a spicy  mango vinaigrette and served with a grilled lime, starting at around $11.79

Harvest Grains Salad: Baby kale, arugula, brown rice, red quinoa, farro, red onion, sweet potato, and dried cranberries in a lemon vinaigrette, topped with creamy goat cheese and candied pecan dust, starting at around $11.70

Chicken Al Pastor Bowl: Steamed jasmine rice topped with grilled chicken, diced avocado, grilled pineapple, grated cheese blend, roasted corn-and-black bean salsa, and crispy tortilla strips, drizzled with “Al Pastor sauce” and a squeeze of grilled lime, starting at around $14.79

Original Spicy Tuna Krispy Rice: Spicy tuna tartare over crispy sushi rice, developed in collaboration with sushi chain Krispy Rice, around $12.25

Truffle Avocado Krispy Rice: Grilled sushi rice topped with truffle avocado and serrano chiles, developed in collaboration with sushi chain Krispy Rice, around $9.25

Salmon & Yuzu Krispy Rice: Grilled sushi rice topped with salmon-yuzu mix and serrano chile, developed in collaboration with sushi chain Krispy Rice, around $9.25

Spicy Tuna & Avocado Roll: Sushi roll made with spiced tuna and avocado, developed in collaboration with sushi chain Krispy Rice, around $12.25

Krispy Chicken Gyoza: Fried chicken dumplings topped with scallions, and served with a tangy sauce, developed in collaboration with sushi chain Krispy Rice, around $8.25

WeSake: Junmai Ginjo sake served in a can, around $5.25

Happy Dad: Low carbonation hard seltzer with flavors including fruit punch and Death Row Grape, around $5.25

Howler Head: Banana-flavored bourbon, around $8.25

Availability: Indefinite

Velvet Taco

Basic Witch taco: Fried pumpkin pie, cajeta drizzle, marshmallow fluff, candied pumpkin seeds, and a cinnamon jalapeño gummy worm and pearls in a tie dye waffle tortilla, $5.50

Availability: Through Oct. 31

Wayback Burgers

Frankenburger: Beef burger patty with American cheese, bacon, half a hot dog, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, jalapeño peppers, ketchup, and mustard on a bun, $10.31

Availability: Through Oct. 31

Wetzel’s Pretzels

S’mores Bitz: Bite-sized pretzel pieces drizzled with Ghirardelli chocolate sauce and topped with miniature marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham cracker crumbs, starting at $8.99

Availability: Through Jan. 14, 2024

Ziggi’s Coffee

Beast Blender: A combination of cold chocolate, caramel, and crushed Twix candy pieces decorated with purple white chocolate and a dark chocolate drizzle, accompanied by stickers to decorate your cup, around $5.40-$8.16

Availability: Through October

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