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Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, MOD Pizza and Krispy Kreme
Bret Thorn Jan 15, 2021

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Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Tipsy Snowman: Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Malibu Coconut rum topped with gummy candy, $5

Blue Raspberry Freeze: Frozen Bacardi daiquiri with a blue raspberry swirl, $5

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Bellagreen

Paleo Prime Ribeye: 10-ounce grilled USDA Prime rib eye steak topped with avocado chimichurri sauce and served with fried Brussels sprouts leaves tossed in bacon jam, garnished with microgreens, available at dinner only, $26.99

Seared Almond-Crusted Snapper: Seared red snapper crusted in almond with lemon topped with avocado chimichurri sauce and served over lemon cilantro mashed potatoes with garlic green beans, garnished with microgreens, available at dinner only, $23.99

Broccoli & Smoked Gouda Soup: Broccoli, carrots, smoked Gouda cheese and mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, garnished with paprika and broccoli florets, $4.49 for a cup and $6.49 for a bowl

Sticky Chicken Wings: Six whole chicken wings in sticky and spicy honey garlic sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served with a side of mango ranch dressing, $11.99

Pear & Cranberry Salad: Spinach, pears, roasted butternut, dried cranberries and quinoa tossed in cranberry balsamic vinaigrette and topped with goat cheese, orange slices and microgreens, $13.99

Paleo Salmon Tacos: Roasted salmon seasoned with za’atar and topped with shredded sweet potato, kale and pico de gallo, served over almond flour tortillas seasoned with paprika and parsley, $16.49

Chef’s Pecan Pie: Pumpkin-pecan pie filling in a gluten free crust made of almond flour, hemp seed and coconut, topped with caramel pecan sauce, whipped cream and cinnamon, $7.99

Red Blend Sangria: Red wine blend with oranges, green apple and lemon, $6

Availability: Until April 5

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Prime Rib Dinner Bundle: More than three pounds of slow-roasted prime rib with au jus and creamy horseradish sauce, plus a salad and two large sides, serves four to six people, $94.95, must be ordered and pre-paid 24 hours in advance, available Fri.-Sun

Prime Rib Dip: 8 ounces of sliced prime rib on a toasted hoagie roll with au jus and creamy horseradish sauce, served with coleslaw and fries, $16.95

Availability: an unspecified limited time

Bluestone Lane

Cauliflower Rice with Avocado Rose Salad: Riced cauliflower topped with avocado cut into a rose shape and a poached egg over baby kale, red cabbage and pumpkin & sunflower seeds in lemon tahini vinaigrette, $15

Warm Chicken and Grain Bowl: Lentils and farro, lemon and garlic grilled chicken, seasonal roasted vegetables (cherry tomatoes, shallots, carrots, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower) and cow milk feta cheese topped with microgreens and olive oil, $16

Best Mates Bowl: Roasted Brussels sprouts, mushrooms cooked with garlic and spiced broth, farro, soft scrambled eggs, pickled red onion, feta and toasted pumpkin & sunflower seeds, $14

Apple Crumble Porridge: Porridge of oats and chia seeds with stewed apples, cranberries and freeze-dried raspberries topped with caramel crumble, $12

Classic Chicken & Bacon Club Sandwich: Roasted chicken, bacon, avocado tomato and chimichurri mayonnaise on sourdough bread, served with crispy potato wedges, $17

Green Baked Eggs: Eggs baked shakshuka style with spinach, sheep milk feta, mushrooms cooked with garlic and spiced broth, tomatoes, chimichurri and toast, $14

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Carl’s Jr.

BLT Ranch Double Cheeseburger: Two beef patties topped with melted American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and herb ranch sauce on a toasted bun, starting at $2.99

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Cava
Alex Lau on behalf of Cava

Lentil Avocado Bowl: Falafel balls, roasted eggplant, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots and cauliflower, avocado, spinach, Supergreens blend (kale, Brussels sprouts, chicory and broccoli), hummus, pickled onions, cucumber, lentil tabbouleh (tabbouleh made with lentils instead of bulgur) and slaw with skhug and garlic dressing, around $13.25

Availability: Permanent

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express

Chick’n Vings: Quorn brand meatless chicken wing substitutes in choice of flavors, price varies by location

Availability: Permanent

Kona Grill

Ricotta Cheese Fritters: Fried fritters stuffed with ricotta cheese with blueberry-ginger compote, honey butter and raspberry sauce, $18

The Brainiac: Pull-apart bread with cinnamon and spiced pecans, topped with cream cheese icing, $17

Rocky Mountain Omelet: Omelet stuffed with grilled asparagus, smoked ham, roasted red peppers, onions, chives, Gouda and cheddar cheese, served with brunch potatoes, $18

The All American: Two eggs, English muffin, brunch potatoes and a choice of bacon or sausage, $16

Eggs Benedict: Two poached eggs, smoked ham, English muffin, hollandaise sauce and grilled asparagus, $18

Daybreak Sandwich in a Spam Can: Grilled spam, smoked Gouda cheese, a fried egg and sweet sesame soy sauce on an English muffin, served with sweet potato fries and avocado slaw, $21

Croque Madame: Spam, aged white cheddar cheese and a sunny-side-up egg on sourdough bread, served with brunch potatoes and an herb salad, $21

Spicy Lobster Avocado Toast: Buttered French toast topped with spicy lobster mix, sliced avocado, a quail egg, hollandaise sauce, microgreens and Maldon salt, $28

Steak & Eggs: 12-ounce grilled rib eye, steak with peppercorn sauce, brunch potatoes, two eggs, grilled asparagus and a choice of bacon or sausage, $29

Macadamia Nut French Toast:  French toast with macadamia nuts, toasted honey butter, berries and mint, $16

Kona Loco: Seared spam and a beef patty, jasmine rice, sautéed onion and shiitake mushrooms, furikake, a sunny-side-up egg and brown gravy, $24

Fried Chicken Sandwich: Fried chicken breast, pickles, bibb lettuce, bacon and honey mustard on a brioche bun with a side of fries, $16

Availability: Permanent on Saturday and Sunday during brunch hours

Krispy Kreme

Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Doughnut: A small doughnut dipped in cream cheese icing and topped with graham cracker crumble, Cheesecake Kreme and a strawberry drizzle, price varies by location

Mini Birthday Cake Doughnut: A small doughnut topped with confetti cake crumbles, a dollop of birthday cake flavored buttercream and sprinkles, price varies by location

Mini Lemon Bar Doughnut: A small doughnut dipped in yellow icing and topped with shortbread crumbles, powdered sugar and a lemon curd swirl, price varies by location

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Doughnut:  A small doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and topped with cookie dough filling, a chocolate drizzle and mini chocolate chips, price varies by location

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Lion’s Choice

Black Bean Soup: Black beans onions and red bell peppers simmered in lightly spiced vegetable stock, $2.69 for a cup and $3.99 for a bowl

Chicken Bacon Chipotle Ranch Salad: Sous vide chicken breast, bacon, tomato and cheddar cheese over spring greens with a side of chipotle ranch dressing, $7.99

Chicken Bacon Chipotle Ranch Wrap: The same ingredients as the salad, but wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla, $6.59

Availability: Permanent

MOD Pizza

The Wayne: White base topped with spicy chicken sausage, bacon, spinach, diced tomatoes and a swirl of ranch dressing. $8.47-$9.37

Green Goddess BLT salad: Romaine lettuce and mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon bits, diced cucumber and tomato, pickled red onion, croutons and Asiago cheese tossed in green goddess dressing, $8.27-$9.87

Availability: Through March 28

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom

Cauliflower Crust: Caulipower brand gluten-free, low-carbohydrate crust, available starting at $15.08 for individual pies

Availability: Permanent

Papa Murphy’s

Chicken Alfredo Pizza: Take-and-bake pizza topped with Alfredo sauce, whole-milk mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken, spinach, mushrooms and Parmesan cheese, around $14-$16

Availability: Through March

Planet Smoothie

Strawberry Super Squeeze smoothie: A blend of strawberries, banana and a new Meal Replacement Protein blend with whey protein isolate, fiber and 15 vitamins and minerals, $6.49 for 22 ounces, $7.99 for 32 ounces and $9.49 for 44 ounces

PB Blues: Peanut butter, blueberries, banana and Meal Replacement Protein, $6.49 for 22 ounces, $7.99 for 32 ounces and $9.49 for 44 ounces

Cookie Crusher: Oreo cookies, frozen yogurt and Meal Replacement Protein, $6.49 for 22 ounces, $7.99 for 32 ounces and $9.49 for 44 ounces

Availability: Through May 2

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Cauli-Mash Low-Carb Chicken Bowl: Riced cauliflower topped with grilled adobo chicken, sautéed fajita vegetables, pico de gallo, salsa verde, sour cream and shredded three-cheese blend, $8.95

Impossible Taco Salad: Seasoned plant-based Impossible protein, romaine lettuce and pinto beans topped with pico de gallo, roasted tomato salsa, shredded three-cheese blend and crunchy tortilla strips, $9.95

Smoked Brisket Keto Bowl: Smoked brisket over romaine lettuce topped with pico de gallo, shredded three-cheese blend, salsa verde, and guacamole, $8.95

Citrus Lime Chicken Salad: Gilled spiced chicken over romaine topped with black beans, chile-corn salsa, pico de gallo, crunchy tortilla strips and citrus lime vinaigrette, $7.95

Paleo Chicken Salad: Grilled spiced chicken, fajita vegetables and guacamole over romaine lettuce topped with pico de gallo and salsa verde, $7.95

Low-Cal Chicken Grain Bowl: Grilled spiced chicken, seasoned brown rice, romaine lettuce black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and roasted tomato salsa, $7.95

Street Style Pulled Pork Tacos: Braised pulled pork wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with salsa verde, pico de gallo and cotija cheese, $8.95 for three

Availability: Permanent  

Smokey Bones

Dragon Wings: Fried chicken wings in a sauce of agave syrup, honey hot wing sauce, sweet  sour mix, ground cinnamon, ground cayenne pepper and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, $12.49 for eight wings

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Steak ’n Shake

Red Velvet Shake: Ice cream base blended with red velvet cake and creamy frosting topped with whipped cream and a cherry, $3.89

Oreo Red Velvet Shake: A Red Velvet Shake with Oreo cookies blended in and crumbled on top, $3.89

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Sweetgreen

Crispy Chicken Salad: Crispy rice, blackened chicken, chopped local tomatoes, shredded cabbage, raw carrots, chopped romaine, baby lettuce and new rémoulade dressing, $13.50

Valkyrae’s Extra Crispy Custom salad: Crispy rice, blackened chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, raw carrots, spicy sunflower seeds, Parmesan crisps, chopped romaine and baby spinach with green goddess ranch dressing, developed in collaboration with YouTube personality Valkyrae, $15

Availability: Through the end of March

Ally Love’s Go Avo Custom salad: Roasted sesame tofu, avocado, tomatoes, raw carrots, cucumbers, crispy rice chopped romaine lettuce, spring mix and rémoulade dressing, developed in collaboration with Peloton instructor Ally Love $15

Availability: Jan. 18 though the end of March

No Picks Pls Custom salad: Blackened chicken, crispy rice, tomatoes, shredded cabbage, raw carrots, chopped romaine lettuce, baby spinach and rémoulade dressing, developed in collaboration with Houston Ballet soloist Harper Watters, $14

Availability: Jan. 21 though the end of Marc

Taco Bell

Potato Bites: Seasoned certified vegan potato pieces returning after being removed from the menu during the menu restructuring early in the pandemic, available as a replacement for meat or beans on any menu item, price depends on application

Spicy Potato Soft Taco: Potato Bite, cheddar cheese, creamy chipotle sauce and lettuce wrapped in a flour tortilla, $1.00

Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes: Potato Bites topped with warm nacho cheese, $1.49

Availability: Permanent, Starting March 11

Tijuana Flats

Churro Bites: Pieces of fried dough that are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with strawberry and chocolate dipping sauces, $3.99

Availability: Permanent

Chicken Wings: Fried chicken wings in tortilla with choice of red chile rub, jalapeño lime, Bangin’ hot sauce, chipotle barbecue sauce and habanero agave glaze, $9.99 for six, or $12.99 for 10

Availability: Currently in test in select markets

TooJay’s Deli

Pastrami Grilled Cheese: A returning favorite of pastrami and American cheese grilled on challah, $12.99

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Velvet Taco

BBQ Ranch Pork Taco: Slow-roasted pulled pork with chipotle barbecue sauce, ranch crema, smoked cheddar cheese, cilantro and fried jalapeño peppers on a corn tortilla, $4.59

Availability: Through Jan. 19

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