This week in pumpkin news, Bellagreen is putting it in chili, because that’s where we are as a society.
There are also new pumpkin items at Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Eggs Up Grill, Gong Cha, Grimaldi’s, La Madeleine, Polly’s Pies, Robeks, and Tous Les Jours.
Big Chicken is putting Frosted Flakes in a milkshake, begging the question of why that hasn’t been done before, and Casey’s has a pizza inspired by the jalapeño popper.
There are new spicy items at sibling chains Buffalo’s Café and Hurricane Grill & Wings as well as Red Robin.
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches has not one, but two new sandwiches that are permanent additions to the menu in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Smash Mouth Song “All Star.”
Chipotle is bringing back its brisket and Shake Shack is reprising its truffle menu.
Starbird has new items with a barbecue sauce called Cali Gold, which is apparently a thing, and H&H Bagels is doing lox flight.
Taziki’s has a new/old type of gyro, Fazoli’s has new baked pasta dishes, and both Native Grill & Wings and Pizza Guys have garlic pizza.
Dog Haus is celebrating Oktoberfest, as it should, and so, apparently, is Polly’s Pies.
Chopt has a salad to support education, and Fiiz Drinks has one for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
Moxies, a 59-unit casual-dining chain out of Dallas, has a bunch of new permanent additions, Rusty Taco has what it says is its first burrito (a breakfast one), and Condado Tacos has new Buffalo chicken items, Original Chop Shop has a date protein shake, among other new items, Tijuana Flats sells Jarritos now, and Velvet Taco’s Weekly Taco Feature is inspired by Shrimp Louie.
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