11/20/2020 Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Chick-fil-A and

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Chick-fil-A and Del Taco

It’s an unusual week in that no new fried chicken seem to have been introduced. However Arby’s has introduced seasonal fried turkey sandwiches, Cotton Patch Café has a fried pork and Velvet Taco’s Weekly Taco Feature has fried chicken, as well as mashed potatoes and gravy.

There are a lot of new sweet drinks, including milkshakes from Steak ’n Shake, Chick-fil-A and , coffee drinks from PJ’s coffee and a line of drinks with brown sugar boba at Kung Fu Tea. and Tropical Smoothie Café both have new smoothies.

Elsewhere in desserts, Sweet Paris has a green crêpe decorated like a Christmas tree, but called The Grinch, TGI Fridays is featuring Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro’s Rainbow Cake, Corner Bakery has miniature Bundt cakes and MOD Pizza has a new Squad Cake, proceeds of which go to its employee relief fund. https://www.nrn.com/print/399671 1/16 11/20/2020 Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Chick-fil-A and Del Taco Moe’s Southwest Grill is bringing back its chile con queso for the rest of the year, Sajj Mediterranean Grill has a whole new line of mezze, or appetizers, and Del Taco is celebrating the holidays early with a lineup of festive tamales.

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Arby’s

Deep Fried Turkey Club: Deep-fried turkey breast, cheddar cheese, pepper bacon, lettuce tomato and mayonnaise on a toasted star top bun, around $5.89

Market Fresh Cranberry Deep Fried Turkey Sandwich: Deep-fried turkey breast, Swiss cheese, pepper bacon, lettuce tomato, mayonnaise and cranberry spread on honey wheat bread or in an , around $5.89

Availability: Through the end of the year

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Chick-fil-A

Peppermint Chip Milkshake: Icedream soft serve spun with peppermint bark chips and topped with whipped cream and a cherry (whipped cream and cherry not included with delivery orders), starting at $3.29 for a small and $3.79 for a large

Availability: Through Jan. 23, 2021

Chicken Tortilla Soup: Shredded chicken with navy and black beans in a white creamy base with vegetables and , topped with tortilla strips, starting at $3.99 for a cup and $.99 for a bowl

Availability: Through April 24, 2021

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Corner Bakery

Chicken Rosa Pasta: Grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, spinach, roasted tomato, pesto and tomato cream sauce mixed with cavatappi pasta and topped with toasted breadcrumbs, $8.29

Bananas Foster Pancakes: Buttermilk pancakes topped with sliced banana, caramel, whipped cream and candied pecans, $8.29

Candied Pecan Baby Bundt Cakes: Single-serving Bundt cakes in maple pecan pumpkin or caramel pecan chocolate flavors, $3.99

Availability: Nov. 24 through the end of the year

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Cotton Patch Café

Chicken Fried Pork Sandwich: Breaded and fried pork sirloin with spicy mayonnaise over coleslaw, with pickles and French fries, $9

Chicken Fried Parmigiana: Breaded and fried chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses with spaghetti and choice of two sides, $14

Patty Melt: 7-ounce Angus beef patty with melted Swiss and cheddar cheeses, caramelized onions and bacon mayonnaise on toast, served with fries $8.

Availability: Through winter

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Del Taco

Tamales: Pulled pork and wrapped in masa and a corn husk, $2.19 each, two for $4 or 12 with Salsa Casera and utensils for $21.99

Red & Green Smothered Tamales: Two tamales smothered in green sauce on one side and red sauce on the other, topped with sour cream and cilantro, $4.99

Chili Cheese Tamales: Two tamales topped with chili, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and cilantro, $4.99

Cholula Smothered Tamales: Two tamales smothered in Cholula and topped with sour cream and cilantro, $4.99

Availability: Through Jan. 6, 2021

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Jamba Juice

Croodaceous Cooler: Kids-sized blend of carrot juice, bananas and oat milk frozen dessert, around $3.99

Sash’s Splash: Kids-sized blend of orange juice, mango, pineapple, and dragon fruit, around $3.99

Availability: Through Dec. 28, inspired by the DreamWorks Animation film The Croods: A New Age, premiering Nov. 25

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Kung Fu Tea

Brown Sugar Wow Series: Choice of black tea, green tea, oolong tea or coffee sweetened with brown sugar and containing tapioca pearls that have been cooked in brown sugar, topped with cold, sweetened, frothed milk, $4.25 for a medium and $4.95 for a large

Availability: Nov. 23-April 30, 2021

MOD Pizza

Squad Cake: Orange cake with vanilla cream filling, $2.57 of which proceeds go to the chain’s employee relief fund

Availability: Through December while supplies last

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Moe’s Southwest Grill

Chili Con Queso: Melted cheese sauce with seasoned grown beef and slices of jalapeño pepper, starting at $3.99

Availability: Through Dec. 31

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Peppermint Bark Velvet Ice: Flavors of peppermint and white chocolate blended with espresso concentrate and garnished with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and crushed peppermint pieces,, around $5.30 for 16 ounces

Peppermint Bark Latte: Espresso and steamed milk with Ghirardelli white chocolate and peppermint syrup, garnished with whipped cream, a chocolate syrup and crushed peppermint pieces, around $4.65 for 16 ounces

Gingerbread Latte: Espresso and steamed milk with white chocolate flavor and gingerbread syrup, topped with cinnamon, around $4.65 for 16 ounces

Butter Rum Latte: Espresso, steamed milk, butter rum flavor and white chocolate sauce topped with caramel, around $4.65 for 12 ounces

Availability: Through Dec. 31 or while supplies last

Sajj Mediterranean Grill

Chicken Hummus Plate: Hummus, choice of chicken shawarma or pomegranate chicken with olive oil drizzle and a pita, $8, or substitute steak for $9

Vegan Hummus Plate: Hummus with choice of eggplant ragout, sumac cauliflower or garbanzo beans & tahini, olive oil drizzle and pita, $7

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Chicken Pita Tacos: Three miniature pitas with chicken shawarma, spread, diced pickles and tomatoes & cucumbers, served with fries, cilantro mint chutney and peri peri sauce, $8

Steak Pita Tacos: Three miniature pitas with steak shawarma, hummus, pickled turnips, sumac onions and tahini, served with fries, cilantro mint chutney and peri peri sauce, $9

Spinach Pies: Four dough rounds topped with spinach, onion, sumac, red pepper paste, coriander, salt and pomegranate molasses, $6

Cheese Pies: Four dough rounds topped with cheese, $7

Za’atar Pies: Four dough rounds topped with Za’atar mix, $7

Meat Pies: Four dough rounds topped with ground beef, onion, salt and pepper, $8

Meat Kibbeh: Four pieces of spiced beef in a crust of bulgur, onion and spices, $8

Falafel side: Six fried falafel balls with a side of tahini, $4.95

Fattoush: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red radish, green onion, mint and pita chips in lemon olive oil pomegranate dressing, $7.95

Tabbouleh: Quinoa, parsley, tomato, green onion and mint in lemon olive oil dressing, $8.95

Sajj Rocca Salad: Wild arugula, tomato and onion in balsamic vinaigrette, $7.95

Greek Salad: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green bell pepper, onion, parsley, black olives and feta cheese in lemon olive oil dressing, $8.95

Fava Bean Salad: Fava beans, tomato, onion and parsley in lemon olive oil dressing $7.95

Availability: Permanent

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Steak ’n Shake

Egg Nog Shake: Neutral ice cream blended with eggnog syrup and topped with whipped cream, a cherry and nutmeg, starting at $3.99

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Shake: Neutral ice cream blended with peppermint syrup and pieces of chocolate and peppermint candy topped with whipped cream, peppermint and a cherry, starting at $3.89

Availability: Through the holidays

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Sweet Paris

The Grinch: A crêpe made with green batter and decorated with sweet cream cheese, strawberries, red & green M&M candies and dulce de leche, $9.95

Availability: Through December

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Rainbow Cake: Six layers of rainbow-colored vanilla cake with vanilla icing covered with rainbow sprinkles, made in collaboration with Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro’s Carlo’s Bakery, $9.97

Availability: Through January, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Café

Cranberry Crisp Smoothie: Cranberries, strawberries, pomegranate, cinnamon and oats blended with nonfat vanilla yogurt, served with an edible strawberry straw where available, around $4.99-$7.99

Smoky-Cado Grilled Cheese: White American cheese, firehouse cheese blend, smashed avocado, bacon and smoked tomato spread on toasted sourdough bread, around $5.99-$8.99

Availability: Through Jan. 5, 2021

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Velvet Taco

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Taco: Fried chicken tenders, peppered bacon, chile butter mashed potatoes, peppercorn gravy, mayo crema (mayonnaise, sour cream, spices and citrus juice), roasted corn, smoked cheddar and micro celery in a flour, tortilla, $5.25

Availability: Through Nov. 24

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Wayback Burgers

Peppermint Bark Shake: Chocolate peppermint shake drizzled with Hershey’s chocolate syrup and topped with whipped cream and crushed candy, $4.69

Availability: Through Dec. 31

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