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Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, and Popeyes
Bret Thorn May 05, 2023

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Black Angus Steakhouse

Badass Burgers: A virtual brand launched by the chain featuring the following items as well as fries, onions rings, chicken tenders, and fried zucchini:

Rode Ripper: Eight-ounce Certified Angus Beef patty, cheddar cheese, bacon, onion rings, pickles and barbecue sauce on a buttered toasted brioche bun, $15.99

The Lasso: Eight-ounce Certified Angus Beef patty, guacamole, melted cheddar and Jack cheese skirt, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and proprietary burger sauce on a buttered toasted brioche bun, $14.99

America’s Most Wanted: Eight-ounce Certified Angus Beef patty, panko fried American cheese patty, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, and burger sauce on a buttered toasted brioche bun, $14.99

High Noon Showdown: Eight-ounce Certified Angus Beef patty, American and Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and burger sauce on a buttered and toasted rye bread, $11.99

Original Outlaw: Eight-ounce Certified Angus Beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and burger sauce on a buttered toasted brioche bun, $13.99

Availability: Indefinite

Black Bear Diner

The Big Cheese: American, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheeses grilled on Parmesan-crusted sourdough bread, served with fries, $9.99-$15.99

The Parisian: French toast sandwiching a mild or hot sausage patty, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, served with warm maple syrup and hash browns, $14.99-$21.99

The Breakfast Club: Bacon, ham, egg, tomato, and Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses grilled on Parmesan-crusted sourdough bread, served with hash browns, $13-$20.99

The We Be Jammin’: Seasoned beef patty, brown sugar-maple bacon jam, mayonnaise, and Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses on Parmesan-crusted sourdough bread, served with fries, $11.99-$20.99

The Pickled Pot Roast: Chopped pot roasted, pickled red onion, horseradish aïoli, and cheddar and Swiss cheeses grilled on Parmesan crusted sourdough bread, served with au jus and fries, $12.99-.$19.99

Raspberry Cheesecake: Cheesecake in a graham cracker crust topped with raspberry purée and whipped cream, $8.99

Raspberry Citrus Spritzer: Starry soda, raspberry, and lemonade $3.49-$5.49

Raspberry Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate, raspberry, and whipped cream, $4.69-$6.29

Raspberry Sunrise Mimosa: Orange juice, raspberry, and Prosecco, only available at select locations,  $8.99-$9.99

Availability: Through June 28

Blue Bottle Coffee

Orange Blossom Matcha: Matcha, nori, and milk with orange blossom-infused simple syrup, $7 for 12 ounces and $8 for 16 ounces

Orange Blossom Nola: Iced coffee brewed with roasted chicory blended with milk and orange blossom-infused simple syrup, $6 for 12 ounces and $7 for 16 ounces

Availability: Through July

Bob Evans Restaurants

Fresh Berry Farmer’s Choice Breakfast: Three hotcakes or two slices of brioche French toast topped with sliced strawberries, a sweet strawberry sauce, powdered sugar, and whipped topping, served with two eggs, choice of breakfast meat plus potatoes or fruit, starting at $6.99

Fresh Berry Hotcakes: Four hotcakes topped with strawberries, strawberry sauce, powdered sugar, and whipped topping, served with choice of breakfast meat, starting at $6.99.

Fresh Berry French Toast: Two slices of French toast topped with strawberries, strawberry sauce, powdered sugar and whipped topping, served with choice of breakfast meat, starting at $6.99.

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal: Oatmeal topped with strawberries, banana slices, strawberry sauce, served with fresh milk and a side of banana nut bread, starting at $6.99

Summer Berry Salad: Lettuce topped with chicken, strawberries, pecans, and blue cheese tossed with light berry vinaigrette, starting at $6.99

Chicken Salad Fruit Plate: Chicken salad over lettuce and spinach with sliced cantaloupe, strawberries, and grapes, served with choice of bread, starting at $6.99

Availability: Through August 14

Bruster’s Real Ice cream

Graham Central Station: Graham ice cream with graham cracker swirls and chocolate flakes, starting at $3 in a waffle cone

Strawberry Shortcake sundae: Yellow cake topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry, starting at $5.69

Availability: Through May

BurgerFi

Patty Melt: Grilled Angus beef patty, American cheese, caramelized onions and signature Fi sauce on Texas Toast, starting at $10.32

BBQ Rodeo Burger melt: Grilled Angus beef patty, charred jalapeño peppers, pepper Jack cheese, haystack onions and Memphis-style barbecue sauce on Texas Toast, starting at $10.32

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Burgerville

Fried Asparagus: Asparagus dipped in gluten-free tempura batter and fried, $4.99 for six pieces with dipping sauce

Availability: Through June 5

Carl’s Jr.

OG Hangover Helper Meal: Burger patty with egg, bacon, and hash brown rounds on a seeded bun, accompanied by hash brown rounds and a bottle of water, around $12-$14

Spicy Hangover Helper Meal: Burger topped bacon, egg, American cheese, hash brown rounds, ketchup, h guacamole and pepper Jack cheese on a seeded bun, served with six jalapeño popper bites and bottled water, around $12-$14

Availability: Indefinitely, but only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings

Friendly’s

Ollie the Octopus Conehead Sundae: Strawberry ice cream on blue marshmallow topped with cherries and gummy worms, $4.99

Availability: Through May

Jimmy John’s

Fudge Chocolate Brownies: A brownie made with semisweet chocolate, cocoa, and melted chocolate, $1.99

Availability: Permanent

Juice it Up!

Strawberry Lemonade Twist: Strawberries, lemonade, strawberry juice, and aloe vera, around $5.29-$7.29

Availability: Through late June

Nekter Juice bar

Nekter X Too Faced Smoothie: A blend of pitaya, strawberries, pineapple, dates, hemp hearts, agave syrup, and cashew milk, developed in collaboration with cosmetics brand Too Face, starting at around $7.95

Availability: Through May

Next Level Burger

Brunch Burger: Meatless patty topped with folded plant-based Just Egg (also available on other sandwiches for an additional $3), tempeh bacon, melted non-dairy American cheese analog, eggless roasted garlic thyme mayonnaise, potato tots and tomato on a white bun, $13.99

Availability: Through May

Nordstrom

Wild Pacific Shrimp Burger: Del Pacifico Shrimp Burger with ginger sesame glaze, lettuce, red onion, tomato, avocado, and jalapeño pepper aïoli on a bun, served with a side salad of lettuce, julienne vegetables, and fried wonton skins in a spicy dressing, $19 in most markets

Availability: Through June

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Marky Marg: Mark Wahlberg’s Flecha Azul Blanco Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and lime agave syrup, $9.99

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Original Chop Shop

Hot Honey Chicken & Hummus Bowl: Brown rice, spring mix in red wine vinaigrette, cucumber, tomato, banana pepper, red pepper hummus, and chicken, topped with hot honey sauce, Greek yogurt sauce and tortilla chips, $12.50

Red Pepper Hummus: Chickpeas, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, garlic, tahini sesame paste, olive oil salt and water, $5 by the pint, or served with whole wheat tortilla chips or raw vegetables for $5.50

Availability: Through July

Pizza Hut

Cheesesteak Pizza: Pizza topped with sirloin steak strips, Alfredo sauce, green bell peppers, onion, Parmesan cheese, and oregano, starting at $13.99

Cheesesteak Melt: Handheld pizza dough folded around melted cheese and sirloin steak strips baked and finished with butter and Parmesan oregano seasoning, served with ranch sauce for dipping, $6.99

Availability: An unspecified limited time

PJ’s Coffee

Southern Wedding Cake with Sweet Cold Foam: Sweetened cold brew coffee with vanilla and almond syrups topped with sweetened milk aerated to a foam, starting at $4.25

Southern Wedding Cake Iced Latte: Espresso and whole milk with almond and vanilla syrups served over ice, starting at $4.45

Southern Wedding Cake Velvet Ice: Southern Wedding Cake cold brew concentrate mixed with milk and ice and topped with whipped cream, starting at $5.25

Availability: Through July 5

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Ghost Pepper Wings: A returning item of six chicken wings marinated in a ghost pepper spice blend, battered, breaded, fried and served with buttermilk ranch dressing, around $9

Mango Lemonade: Lemonade with mango flavor, available chilled with ice or blended with ice as a slushie drink, starting at around $2.80

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Portillo’s

Rodeo Burger: Char-broiled beef patty with a new thicker and crispier bacon, red onion, two onion rings, American cheese, and barbecue sauce on a brioche bun, around $8.40

Availability: Permanent

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Mango Salsa: A returning item of mangoes, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño peppers, lime juice, and cilantro, free of charge with any entrée

Mango Bowl: Chicken or shrimp over cilantro lime rice, romaine lettuce, and black beans, topped with tortilla strips, cotija cheese, citrus vinaigrette, and mango salsa, starting at $9.85

Availability: Through Aug. 14 while supplies last

Quiznos

Kimchi Philly: Thinly sliced steak, gochujang, Cleveland Kitchen kimchi, melted white American cheese, and sautéed green peppers and onions on toasted bread, starting at around $10

Classic Philly Sandwich: Thinly sliced steak, melted white American cheese, sautéed green peppers and onions, and banana peppers on toasted artisan bread, starting at around $10

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Robeks

Fig & Prosciutto toast: Sourdough toast topped with cream cheese, fig spread, prosciutto, olive oil, and black pepper, $7.99-$9.49

Strawberry & Cream Cheese toast: Sourdough toast topped with cream cheese, strawberries, honey, crushed pistachio, lemon zest, $7.99-$9.49

Veggies & Hummus toast: Sourdough toast topped with hummus, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Everything seasoning, salt, pepper, and olive oil, $7.99-$9.49

Availability: Through May

Scooter’s Coffee

Peanut Butter Crunch Blender: Chocolate, espresso, and flavors of peanut butter, hazelnut, and toffee blended with ice and topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce, around $5.50-$5.95

Availability: Through summer

Shake Shack

Veggie Shack: A patty made of a proprietary blend of vegetables and grains including carrots, mushrooms, onions, quinoa, and farro, seared and served with American cheese, pickles, onion rings, and Shack Sauce on a toasted potato roll, starting at $8.29

Non-Dairy Chocolate Frozen Custard: Frozen chocolate dessert with a base of NotCo brand’s NotMilk non-dairy product made mostly of water, sunflower oil and pea protein, starting at $4.69 for a scoop

Non-Dairy Chocolate Shake: Non-Dairy Chocolate Frozen Custard spun with NotMilk, starting at $6.39

Availability: Permanent

Subway

Pickleball Club: Black Forest ham, bacon, American cheese and a new honey mustard sauce on toasted “Artisan Italian” bread, price varies by size and location

Teriyaki Blitz: Steak marinated in sweet onion teriyaki sauce topped with American cheese, green peppers, and red onions on toasted “Hearty Multigrain” bread, price varies by size and location

Availability: Permanent

More information available here

Taco Cabana

Ghost Pepper Ground Beef Double Crunch Pizza: Two crispy corn-and-flour tortillas layered with ghost pepper seasoned ground beef, refried beans, chipotle ranch dressing, and Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, topped with pico de gallo, shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, jalapeño pepper slices, and a sour cream drizzle, $5.99

Triple Crunch Ground Beef Pizza: Three crispy corn-and-flour tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, chipotle ranch dressing, and Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, topped with pico de gallo, shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese and a sour cream drizzle, $7.99

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Taco John’s

Double Beef and Potato Quesadilla: Double portion of seasoned ground beef, Potato Olé bite-sized potato croquettes, nacho cheese and a melted blend of Asadero, Monterey Jack, cheddar, and queso fresco cheeses, in a grilled flour tortilla, $4.99

Availability: Through June 5

Tacos 4 Life

Watermelon Strawberry Punch: A blend of lemon and orange juice and watermelon and strawberry purée, $3.49

Availability: At least through summer

Velvet Taco

Pork Belly al Pastor: Fried pork belly, grilled pineapple, annatto crema, adobo butter sauce, grilled red onions, and micro cilantro in a corn tortilla, $5.95

Availability: Through May 9

Voodoo Doughnut

Birthday Cake Doughnut: A doughnut with creamy strawberry filling dipped in vanilla frosting and topped with colorful sprinkles, $4.25

Availability: Through May

Wendy’s

Ghost Pepper Chicken Ranch Sandwich: Spicy breaded and fried chicken, ghost pepper flavored American cheese, ghost pepper seasoned fried onions, lettuce, tomato, and creamy ghost pepper ranch sauce, around $6.99

Ghost Pepper Fries: Fries coated in a spicy fry sauce, around $3.19

Availability: An unspecified limited time

Strawberry Frosty: Frozen dairy beverage with strawberry flavor, around $1.99 for a small

Availability: Through summer

 

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