A fairly diverse selection of Mains, Bevs and Snacks this week. Some Valentine’s specials linger. More St. Paddy’s Day menu items arrive… Popeye’s brings back its iconic Flounder Sandwich for Lent. And the BK Whopper Gets a $1 Million makeover!
Panda Express’ fan fave Firecracker Shrimp
Herewith, find your Weekly Fast Food ‘Fun’-down…
Mains
Panda Express brings back Firecracker Shrimp
They came ‘Back with a Bang’ earlier this week. In fact, they were spotlighted as a Valentine’s Day special. But they’ll remain available, across the chain, for a further, unspecified limited time. In case you weren’t familiar… The official product description reads: “Seared wok-fired shrimp, fresh vegetables and the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine.” My kind of ‘Asian’…
Taco Bell unveils 2024 menu updates
There’s a whole passle of them, from Baja Blast cream Pie to a Chocolate Ice Cream waffle Taco, to a new multi-item Cantina Chicken Menu. One of my faves is the new Avocado Verde Sauce. And perhaps the highlight of the new crop: the Cheesy Street Chalupas: Twin flatbreads stuffed with a blend of mozzarella and pepper jack cheeses; folded, fried and filled with slow-roasted chicken or grilled steak, sauce, onions and cilantro…
Popeye’s reprises Flounder Sandwich
It’s a flounder filet marinated in Popeye’s signature Louisiana herbs and spices, battered and deep-fried…
Topped with pickles and Classic Tartar sauce on a toasted brioche bun. The spicy version subs out the tartar sauce in favour of a ‘Spicy Spread’. It’s here through Lent.
Wing Stop brings back Hot Honey Rub
The stuff rings in at ‘3’ on the 5-flame Wing Stop spicy scale. That’s about my speed. You can get it on Wing Stop’s chicken sandwiches, classic wings, boneless wings, or tenders. At participating locations nationwide, for a limited time, while supplies last.
Beverages
Del Taco floats Double Strawberry Poppers
Get them in a new Strawberry Lemonade an a new Strawberry Sprite. Also in two new Strawberry Shakes.
… AND don’t overlook the new New Birthday Cake Shake, a feature of Del Taco’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
Sonic whips up Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake
It starts with plain vanilla soft serve, then gets a handful of strawberries, chocolate flakes and a good whizz in the blender. Then it’s topped with chocolate whipped topping, more chocolate flakes, and a maraschino cherry. Pure indulgence. For a limited time only.
Arby’s revisits its classic Mint Chocolate Shake
It’s back for St. Patrick’s Day. With: Mint-chocolate-flavored syrup; topped with whipped topping, chocolate drizzle and chopped Andes candy pieces. At participating locations across the US.
Snacks
Dunkin’s pemieres new Dunkings Menu
Check out the new bevs and munchies menu, featuring the Dunking’s Munchkins Skewer. It’s a wooden skewer with three assorted Munchkins. You can get it à la carte or as a decoration in any bev. Like a cocktail pick full of olives in a martini.
And don’t miss: DunKing’s Iced Coffee; Hazelnut Heartthrob Iced Coffee; the Everything Encore Breakfast Sandwich; and the Mixed Berry Beats Dunkin’ Refresher. At Dunkin’s locations across the US, for a limited time.
Novelties
Million Dollar Makeover for the BK Whopper!
Burger King is holding a very special contest to find a new look and flavour experience for its iconic Whopper. That’s right! An all-new Whopper…
Now through March 17, fans can create their own version of the ‘perfect’ Whopper using AI, at the contest website. And grab a chance to win $1 million! Alas, the contest is open only to US residents.
And that’s the skinny…
… On what’s going to be making some of us a little more sluggish over the coming days and weeks. See you back here in 7 for the next pre-spring edition of Fast Food Week!
~ Maggie J.