GrubGrade

Congrats to:

• Lily Sheng – I’d get the Banzai Burger (my go-to burger at Red Robins), with sweet potato fries; The “Riblets & Mac ‘n’ Cheese”, their four cheese mac & cheese is to die for, especially when brought out screaming hot! Then, maybe I will check out the Royal Red Robin burger, the idea of a fried egg intrigues me!  Thanks for the giveaway!
• Kimmy – I’d order the Guacamole Bacon Burger, sub in Sweet Potato Fries, Verry Berry Raspberry Limeade and a Mountain High Mudd Pie for dessert. Then I will pass out for a few hours

These were randomly selected winners.  Enjoy the grub! Email me, GrubGrade at Gmail dot com.  Thanks for all the entries everyone.

The Dark Knight Rises will be released in theatres in late July.  Starting in June, Mountain Dew will be promoting the movie with a limited time only flavor called Dark Berry.

Some info on the release:

• In store and on-pack Dark Night graphic takeovers.  A new limited-time-only flavor, Mtn Dew Dark Berry, inspired by “The Dark Knight Rises,” will hit shelves nationwide for eight weeks beginning in June.

• Select 16-oz cans of Mtn Dew will receive a Thermochromic face-lift inspired by the Dark Knight himself.  The special cans will used special ink to feature a bat symbol that illuminates DEW green when chilled.  The limited-time 16 oz. cans will hit shelves in June.

I thought it was kind of crazy to see a deal at Sheetz the other day.  3 for $1 hot dogs.  It’s rare that you actually see food priced closely to around what it’s probably worth.  33-cents to top a hot dog is a steal I’d say.  I guess I’m too used to paying $4.00 for a hot dog at a ball game.  Yeah, I know it’s idiotic to pay $4.00 for a hot dog.

Who’s hungry?  I’ve got 2 Red Robin gift cards to unload so I can feed my people.  Each card is worth $25.00.  If you’d like a chance to win, leave a comment on this post detailing your $25.00 purchase.  I’m always curious to know what you guys would order.  Give me details!  I’ll choose 2 winners by Wednesday, May 16th.

If it was me, I’d probably get the new Red’s Tavern Double with Bottomless Steak Fries ($6.99) and upgrade it to Cantina Jack Style – roasted green chiles, Pepper-jack cheese, green chile aioli (+$1.00).  OK, I have only spent $7.99 so I’ll have to choose a side item… hmmm, my side item will be a Banzai Burger ($9.69)-Marinated in teriyaki & topped with grilled pineapple, Cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes and mayo.  I’m not crazy though, I know I already have Bottomless Steak Fries from my original order, so I will pay a little upcharge if I have to to sub in some Onion Rings.  I’ve got about $5 left so a Cookie Magic Shake ($3.19) will round things out nicely.

Drinking and driving is always a bad idea. If you’re like me and occasionally knock back a few at your local watering hole after a hard days work, taking a cab is the logical idea. Well, when you get home and realize your fridge is empty, you might be prone to bursting into a Hulk hunger-rage that could level a small nation. Luckily for me, I have a 7-Eleven at the end of my block, so safe and anger free grubbing is always an option, and I don’t have to think about how long I would have to boil my shoes to make them palatable. The problem can be that 7-Eleven’s food can be pretty hit or miss. The other night, this exact scenario hit me and I picked up something new and something old; The Ham and Swiss Deluxe Sub, with Lettuce and Creole Mustard, and a bag of 7-Eleven Selects Kettle Style Jalapeno Chips.

7-Eleven’s sandwiches are typically pretty bad. They are made days in advance, and use the lowest quality ingredients possible. This however, was a pleasant surprise. Read the rest of this entry →

Fortunately, I’m not on death row. A last meal is sort of puzzling knowing that imminent sacred silence is what follows. I’m not sure if I’d even be hungry. A recent viewing of a show on the Discovery Channel has me wondering, what would I want as my last meal. Morbid thought… What would your last meal request consist of? I’d take careful consideration to the Sirloin and Seafood Au Poivre at Steak and Main that I just destroyed.

Grilled Sirloin, Two Jumbo Shrimp And A Jumbo Scallop In A Brandy Peppercorn Sauce - $27

A value menu at a fast food joint is usually what makes or breaks it for me.  Jack in the Box is promoting its New Value Deal which features 4 menu items at value menu pricing.

• Jr. Jack Hamburger for $1.19
• 5-pc Chicken Nuggets for $1.29
• Value Fries for $1.00
• 16 oz. drink for $1.00

A complete meal for $4.48.  Roughly the equivalent of a combo meal.  But at least it’s a la carte.

Some new menu items and returning favorites will be featured on the Panera menu board starting Thursday, May 10th.  Take a look:

New Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT:  All-natural roasted turkey, Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and fresh avocado with reduced-fat olive oil mayo on our freshly baked sourdough.

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