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Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Papa John’s and Einstein Bros. Bagels
Bret Thorn Oct 23, 2020

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Abuelo’s

Steak & Shrimp Mojo de Ajo: Grilled USDA Prime sirloin steak with sautéed shrimp in mojo de ajo (garlic butter sauce with chopped cilantro), served with spiced potatoes and espinaca, $19.99

Capirotada: Bread pudding with caramel sauce and whipped topping, $5.99

Seared Tuna: Sashimi-grade yellowfin tuna seared with black sesame seeds and served with honey lime sauce, Sriracha sauce and wasabi, $9.99

Espinaca: Spinach sauteed with seasoned mushrooms, onions, garlic, peppers and a blend of melted cheese comprised of Monterey Jack, cheddar, cream cheese and chile con queso, available as a substitute for any other side for $1.

Availability: Through Dec. 31

Bertucci’s

Big Papi Pizza: Margherita pizza topped with double pepperoni, named for former Boston Red Sox first baseman David “Big Papi” Ortiz, $13.99 for a small, $21.99 for a large and $49.34 for a four-person bundle that includes salad, dessert and rolls; a portion of sales go to the David Ortiz Children’s Fund

Availability: Through Dec. 31

Black Bear Diner

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes: Sweet cream buttermilk pancakes with pumpkin pie spice served with maple syrup and butter, $7.99-$10.99; all pancakes can be upgraded to pumpkin spice for $1

Cheesecake with Pumpkin Spice Praline Sauce: Cheesecake topped with pumpkin pie spiced butter praline sauce and chopped pecans, $6.99

Pumpkin Pie Cold Brew: Cold-brewed Black Bear Diner Blend of coffee with pumpkin pie spice added, $3.99-$4.69

Availability: Through Nov. 29

Cowboy Chicken

Banana Puddin’: Vanilla pudding mixed with bananas and shortbread cookie pieces, $3.50 for an individual dessert, $5 for “Texas Size”

Drumsticks for 4: 16 fried drumsticks in up to two flavors plus three Texas Size sides and celery, $35

features 16 drumsticks with choice of two flavors, three Texas-sized sides and celery.

Availability: Permanent

Roasted Broccoli: Roasted broccoli with lemon pepper seasoning topped with Parmesan cheese, $3.50 for an individual side, $5.50 for “Texas Size”

Creamed Spinach: Spinach in cream sauce, returning after being on a previous menu, $3.50 for an individual side, $5.50 for “Texas Size”

Availability: At least until May of 2021

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 buttercream 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 weeks

Fired Pie

Nashville Hot Chicken Pizza: Pizza topped with Nashville hot sauce, mozzarella cheese, Nashville hot chicken, spicy coleslaw and chopped dill pickles, $9.59

Availability: For the next three to four months

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Baja Hot Chicken Taco: Fried chicken tender in hot sauce made with Fuzzy’s Taco Shop’s Butt Burnin’ Hot Sauce, garlic sauce, lettuce, dill pickle slices, tomatoes and feta cheese in a flour tortilla, $3.09-$3.49

Cluckin’ Fried Chicken Taco: Fried chicken tender, garlic sauce, bacon, avocado slices, shredded blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, tomatoes and ranch dressing in a flour tortilla, $3.09-$3.49

Availability: Through Nov. 22

Papa John’s

Double Cheeseburger Pizza: Seasoned beef, melted cheese, pickles and signature burger sauce on a pizza crust, $12 for a large

Double Cheeseburger Papadia:  Quarter pound of seasoned beef, dill pickles and melted cheese toasted in folded pizza dough and served with a side of burger sauce for dipping, $6

Availability: Now available to Papa Rewards members; available to everyone starting Oct. 26 through Dec. 27

Papa Murphy’s

Jack-O-Lantern Pizza: Pizza shaped like a pumpkin topped with marinara sauce and whole-milk mozzarella cheese and decorated with pepperoni slices around the edge and in the middle as a smile and nose, with two olive eyes, around $9-$10 for a large in most markets

Availability: Through Oct. 31

Pretzelmaker

Jolly Rancher Blue Raspberry Lemonade: House lemonade with Jolly Rancher Blue Raspberry flavored syrup, 99-cent upcharge from regular lemonade, which is around $2.89

Availability: Through Nov. 14

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen

Gluten-free Caprese Pasta: Gluten-free penne pasta, Roma tomatoes, basil, Sicilian olive oil, pine nuts and fresh mozzarella, $14

Gluten-free Penne Alla Vodka: Gluten-free penne with prosciutto di Parma and onions in vodka tomato cream sauce, $14

Vegan Pasta: Zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, spinach, roasted red peppers and herbs with gluten-free penne and garlic-olive oil sauce, $13

Gluten-free Pasta Primavera: Gluten-free penne, Roma tomatoes, pine nuts, portobello mushrooms, feta cheese, spinach, basil and garlic-olive oil sauce, $13

Gluten-free crust: Pizza is now available on a gluten-free crust, starting at $16

Availability: Permanent

Salata

Grain Bowls: Choice of warm farro or quinoa as a base for guests’ choice of toppings, $9

Availability: In test in 8 Houston locations through Dec. 15

Taco Mac

Peachtree burger: Two 4-ounce beef or Impossible Burger patties, caramelize onions, American cheese, bread-and-butter pickles, lettuce and ’79 sauce on a brioche bun, $9.99

The Fox burger: Two 4-ounce beef or Impossible Burger patties, sauteed mushrooms and onions, bacon, Swiss cheese, ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise on a brioche bun, $9.99

Chattahoochee burger: Two 4-ounce beef or Impossible Burger patties, bacon, smoked gouda cheese, bourbon cola onions, fried pickles lettuce and smoky barbecue mayonnaise on a brioche bun, $9.99

The Clermont burger: Two 4-ounce beef or Impossible Burger patties, bacon, American cheese, a fried egg, bourbon cola onions, bread and butter pickles, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a brioche bun, $9.99

Silver Comet burger: Two 4-ounce beef or Impossible Burger patties, pepper Jack cheese, grilled jalapeño peppers, guacamole and chipotle mayonnaise on a brioche bun, $9.99

Fried Pickles: Battered and fried pickle chips with ranch dressing $3.79

Crispy Brussels Sprouts: Fried Brussels sprouts leaves with honey, $3.79

Availability: Permanent

Tijuana Flats

Tijuana Tuesdaze Taco Meal Kit Bundle: Choice of classic chicken, blackened chicken, beef, steak, black beans or refried beans, plus cheese, jalapeños, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, queso sauce and chips sufficient to feed four to six people, $40, except for steak which is $46

Availability: Every Tuesday

Velvet Taco

Pork Bánh Mì Taco: Pulled pork, avocado crema, cucumber sticks, Korean barbecue sauce, pickled vegetables, jalapeño peppers and cilantro in a corn tortilla, $5.50

Availability: Through Oct. 27  

Wendy’s

Classic Chicken Sandwich: A new and improved fried chicken breast in breading made with cracker crumbs for a crispier texture (which is replacing the breast on Wendy’s other chicken sandwiches, too) with mayonnaise, tomato, lettuce and pickles on a premium toasted bun, $4.99

Availability: Permanent

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