The Chicken Sandwich Wars continue to send plenty of business to drive-thrus across the country, and now Taco Bell has an SEO-friendly entry in that battlefield that will redirect traffic to its website as well as to its stores. Sure, they already had the Naked Chicken Chalupa (which they need to bring back), and various takes on chicken tacos. But if someone types “chicken sandwich” and “Taco Bell” into a search engine, there is now an...
Luby’s is back! Okay, the long-time Texas cafeteria chain never really went away, but they had filed for bankruptcy and all of their locations were going to shutter by the end of Summer. But the remaining locations have been bought up and now those Lu-Ann platters will keep on coming! And whether it is a coincidence or not, I’ve noticed that the freezer section at my local HEB now has single-serving Luby’s items and just recently I picked...
The Jack-in-the-Box taco is a fast food classic, one of the all-time greats of the drive thru. But that’s not to say that this is fine dining or a gourmet delicacy. It is what it is: quintessential junk food. A taco shell filled with some sort of meat paste (the original mystery meat) that is stuck in the deep frier then topped off with a slice of American cheese, some shreds of lettuce, and industrial-made salsa. It is a greasy fat bomb full...
It's time once again for the Paqui One Chip Challenge! Each year this Austin-based company releases their one scorching hot tortilla chip to challenge those that claim they love spicy food. I missed out on last year's chip, but I currently have four of the 2021 chips on the way. On their website, they claim that "This chip will destroy you!" The 2021 Carolina Reaper Chip is made with both the Carolina Reaper and Scorpion chilis, and they ask...
If you find yourself looking for a good hot dog, then might I suggest you go to the Dog Haus? No, I’m not sending you to the dog house, I am pointing you in the direction of growing “Craft Casual” chain that specializes in hand-crafted gourmet hot dogs made with hormone and antibiotic free 100% beef. They also make their own sausages, burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings, as well as veggie burgers and dogs. And if your location has a...
Chex Mix snacks have been around for years and they offer quite a number of varieties including the Hot & Spicy version (which has a decent kick). But these days Ghost Pepper and Carolina Reaper are the buzzwords that advertising people are looking for as they try to appeal to an ever-increasing love of spicy food among consumers. So the Hot & Spicy Chex Mix has received a Ghost Pepper variant that is now available on the shelves (though...
Austin has lots and lots and lots (and lots) of good places to eat. The capital of Texas is known for its many, independently-owned eating establishments that understand how to make good food and often at a reasonable price. I don't make to Austin as often as I would like, but when I do I try to check out a new place each time. But then there are several places that usually demand a return trip while I am in town, and Magnolia Cafe, with its...