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New Orange Creme Beverages Arrive at Starbucks

2026-07-31T11:00:00.000-07:00

Starbucks has launched a new lineup of Orange Cream beverages to join its 2026 summer menu. The new drinks feature a combination of "tangerine and mandarin flavors with sweet vanilla notes, bringing bright citrus and creamy sweetness."

Starbucks Orange Cream lineup includes:

- New Orange Cream Cold Brew - Cold brew coffee mixed with vanilla syrup, topped with new orange cream cold foam.

- New Iced Orange Cream Matcha - Matcha, 2% milk, and classic syrup, topped with orange cream cold foam.

- New Iced Orange Cream Chai - Chai, 2% milk, and classic syrup, topped with orange cream cold foam.

- New Orange Cream Frappuccino - Orange vanilla powder blended with Creme Frappuccino syrup, milk, and ice, poured over whipped cream and topped with whipped cream.

Photo via Starbucks.

Taco Bell Welcomes New Pepper Jack Steak Nacho Fries

2026-07-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

Taco Bell has launched new Pepper Jack Steak Nacho Fries as a limited-time menu item, featuring the same Pepper Jack Sauce as its $3 Pepper Jack Steak Burritos.

Taco Bell's Pepper Jack Steak Nacho Fries feature French fries seasoned with Mexican spices, topped with grilled marinated steak, Pepper Jack Sauce, warm nacho cheese sauce, a 3-cheese blend (mozzarella, pepper jack, and cheddar), and pico de gallo.

The new dish carries a suggested price of $5.49 (it's $5.99 near me here in Los Angeles).

Since some of you seem interested, here's the ingredients listing for the limited-time Pepper Jack Sauce:

"Soybean oil, buttermilk, water, jalapeno pepper, distilled vinegar, egg yolk, granular, monterey jack and semi-soft cheeses (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), contains 2% or less of: salt, red bell pepper*, xanthan gum, whey, lactic acid, mustard flour, yeast extract, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (P), garlic*, onion*, citric acid, natural smoke flavor, red pepper*, spice, acetic acid, propylene glycol alginate, natural flavor, calcium disodium EDTA (PF). *dehydrated. Contains: Egg, Milk."

Photo via Taco Bell.

Nutritional Info - Taco Bell Pepper Jack Steak Nacho Fries
Calories - 490
Fat - 32g (Saturated Fat - 5g)
Sodium - 1220mg
Carbs - 39g (Sugar - 3g)
Protein - 14g

Habit Launches New Korean Street Menu Featuring Chef Jet Tila

2026-07-31T07:00:00.000-07:00

Habit launches its new Jet Tila's Korean Street Menu as the first limited-time offering of Habit & Co., its new "chef in residency" platform.

The new menu is available now through September 15, 2026, at Habit restaurants nationwide and was created in collaboration with celebrity chef Jet Tila. The menu includes:

- Korean Fried Chicken Bites - Chicken breast pieces, double-breaded in a spice blend, tossed in a sweet-and-spicy glaze, topped with everything-bagel seasoning, and served with housemade buttermilk ranch.

- Crispy Rice Korean Salad - Chargrilled chicken breast, romaine, cabbage slaw, egg, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, crispy rice, and everything-bagel seasoning, served with sweet and spicy dressing.

- Sweet & Spicy Korean Char - A chargrilled beef patty, white American cheese, hickory-smoked bacon, crispy onion tanglers, green leaf lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, and sweet-and-spicy sauce, served on a toasted brioche bun.

The menu will be followed by two other chef-driven menus that will each be available for eight weeks. The Habit & Co. platform will run through January 2027.

Photo via Habit Burger & Grill.

Review: Taco Bell - Crispy Chicken Chipotle Bacon Melt Burrito

2026-07-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Chipotle Bacon Melt Burrito features crispy chicken strips, chipotle-seasoned bacon, melted shredded cheddar, shredded lettuce, and Avocado Ranch sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled.

I got one for $5.99.

I'm generally of the mind that any sort of "melt" should not have lettuce in it, and the Crispy Chicken Chipotle Bacon Melt Burrito did nothing to change my mind. The heat from grilling and the chicken left mostly wilted lettuce to fill up a good deal of the burrito.

The chipotle-seasoned bacon was the same soft bits you find in Taco Bell's breakfast offerings. There's a meatiness to the small pieces but no crunch. There was a nice, lightly sweet smokiness and just a touch of heat, though.

The problem with chicken tenders/strips, particularly in fast food where you're generally not going to get a lot of them in a burrito or wrap, is that the irregular size can lead to a bite or two (or more) that are chicken-less. I actually had to cut the burrito twice for the cross-section photo because I somehow managed to cut precisely between the two tenders. The second cut was slightly better, with a tapered tender end showing. I included a photo to show that there was a meaty part of the tender closer to the end.

The flavor of the chicken strips was pretty standard: lightly seasoned and salted. They kept a decent crunch inside the burrito and had a fairly thick shell. The chicken inside was slightly moist. My guess would be that I got chicken that had been sitting in a warmer for a while.

The cheese was melted well, and there was a decent amount in every bite.

The Avocado Ranch wasn't all that apparent and was relegated to nondescript background noise here.

Overall, Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Chipotle Bacon Melt Burrito was pretty good in terms of taste and texture, with a good balance of each. I did not like the inclusion of lettuce and could have gone without it. It's pricey for what you get.

Nutritional Info - Taco Bell Crispy Chicken Chipotle Bacon Melt
Calories - 700
Fat - 39g (Saturated Fat - 11g)
Sodium - 1560mg
Carbs - 60g (Sugar - 3g)
Protein - 27g

Krispy Kreme Introduces New Latin American-Inspired Donuts

2026-07-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

Krispy Kreme has launched a limited-time trio of donuts inspired by Latin American desserts. The chain is calling it the "Destination Dessert Collection."

Available now for a limited time, here's what you can expect from Krispy Kreme's new Destination Dessert Collection:

- Tres Leches-Inspired Donut - A shell donut filled with tres leches Kreme, topped with sweet creme-flavored buttercreme, cake donut crumbs, and cinnamon.

- Guava Cheesecake Donut - A shell donut filled with cheesecake Kreme and guava filling, topped with guava icing, an icing drizzle, and crunchy crumbles.

- Choco Dulce Cookie Crunch Donut - A shell donut filled with chocolate dulce cookie Kreme, topped with chocolate icing, chocolate cookie crumbles, and a swirl of dulce de leche buttercreme.

Photo via Krispy Kreme.

Domino's Offers Half-Price Pizza Deal Through August 2, 2026

2026-07-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

Domino's is once again offering a half-off pizza deal, but this time around it's not limited to online orders (i.e., it's also good for phone and in-person orders).

The "50% Off All Menu Priced Pizzas" deal is available at participating Domino's locations nationwide through Sunday, August 2, 2026. It's good on both carryout and delivery orders.

Menu prices vary by location, but here are the discounted prices on popular pizza orders at my local Domino's here in Los Angeles:

Large Cheese Pizza - $8.50
Large 1-Topping Pizza - $9.75
Large 2-Topping Pizza - $10.99
Large 3-Topping Pizza - $12.25
Large Specialty Pizza - $11.49
Medium, 1-Topping Handmade Pan Pizza - $8.99
Medium, 2-Topping Handmade Pan Pizza - $9.99
Medium, 3-Topping Handmade Pan Pizza - $10.99
Medium, 1-Topping Parmesan Stuffed Crust Pizza - $9.99

Photo via Domino's.

$1 Mexican Pizza at Taco Bell on July 28, 2026, from 8AM to 11:59 PM PT

2026-07-27T13:00:00.000-07:00

Taco Bell is offering a $1 Mexican Pizza deal on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 8AM to 11:59 PM PT at participating locations nationwide.

The deal is limited to one discounted Mexican Pizza per order and can be redeemed when ordering in-person, at a kiosk, or online through the Taco Bell website or app.

Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza features two crispy-fried Mexican Pizza shells sandwiching a layer of seasoned ground beef and refried beans, topped with Mexican pizza sauce, a blend of mozzarella, Cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses (3-cheese blend), and diced tomatoes. Prices vary, but it normally costs $5.99 near me.

Photo via Taco Bell.