By Mike Thayer The Arby’s Smokehouse Beef Short Rib Sandwich in the box…. Arby’s has announced a new but limited time addition to their ‘Smokehouse Meats’ lineup of sandwiches, the Smokehouse Beef Short Rib Sandwich. I’m a grill enthusiast, a BBQ lover, I’ve even gone to school to become a certified Competition BBQ Judge – […]
Who has the best fast food fish sandwich? They are listed here from worst to first – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Burgers, chicken nuggets, pizza, tacos…… What are you supposed to eat when none of the above sounds good? A crispy fish sandwich of course! But which fast food joint makes the best fish sandwich? In the name of ‘food science’ (a’hem, cough), I have sampled fish sandwiches from all the national fast […]
Don’t Quit, Cheat Sweet! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts’ New Chocolate Glaze Collection Rewards Americans’ New Year’s Resolutions and Fuels Their Crave – Bachelor on the Cheap
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has a message for all Americans in the midst of New Year’s resolutions: Don’t Quit, Cheat Sweet! By Monday, it’s likely a third of Americans will have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions, and by the end of January up to half will have fallen out. But numerous experts say […]
A Bachelor on the Cheap Challenge: Eating Fast Food Value Meals for a Week on a $50 Budget, Day 1, Dinner – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer On Monday, I decided to issue a small challenge to myself and anyone else wishing to join in. Can you eat nothing but fast food value meals for a week on just $50? That’s a budget of just $7.14 a day. Are there enough restaurants out there offering value meals that will […]
Wendy's new Barbecue Cheeseburger not as good as their competitors' bbq burger offerings – Bachelor on the Cheap
Earlier this month the restaurant announced what they’re calling the “Made To Crave” menu featuring three new burgers, the S’Awesome Bacon Cheeseburger, the Peppercorn Mushroom Melt, and the Barbecue Cheeseburger. With my Smokehouse/Steakhouse style challenge in mind, I ordered the Barbecue Cheeseburger, making it a double. Here’s the promo write-up from Wendy’s: Barbecue Cheeseburger: Wendy’s has […]
Food Review: Sonic Steakhouse Bacon Cheeseburger – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I recently wrote about what to look forward to in 2019 from fast food. Trending, are smokehouse/steakhouse style burgers and sandwiches and the meat of the year is predicted to be brisket. Sonic has responded to the call from consumers who have been demanding those smokehouse/steakhouse style burgers and sandwiches. The company’s […]
Food Review: Arby's Smokehouse Beef Short Rib Sandwich – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer The Arby’s Smokehouse Beef Short Rib Sandwich in the box…. Arby’s has announced a new but limited time addition to their ‘Smokehouse Meats’ lineup of sandwiches, the Smokehouse Beef Short Rib Sandwich. I’m a grill enthusiast, a BBQ lover, I’ve even gone to school to become a certified Competition BBQ Judge – […]
PIZZA HUT®BEER DELIVERY EXPANDS TO NEARLY 300 RESTAURANTS AHEAD OF SUPER BOWL LIII – Bachelor on the Cheap
New participating states include: Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio and additional locations in California and Arizona PLANO, Tex. – The expansion continues – and isn’t expected to stop – with Pizza Hut adding more restaurants to its category-first beer delivery program. Today, the company announced the second expansion of the program to nearly 300 […]
Restaurant Review: Burger King – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I recently wrote about what to look forward to in 2019 from fast food. Trending, are smokehouse/steakhouse style burgers and sandwiches and the meat of the year is predicted to be brisket. Consumers are clamoring for something more, creations beyond the ordinary realm of classic burger and sandwich flavors. People want smokey, […]
Who has the best fast food fish sandwich? They are listed here from worst to first – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer Burgers, chicken nuggets, pizza, tacos…… What are you supposed to eat when none of the above sounds good? A crispy fish sandwich of course! But which fast food joint makes the best fish sandwich? In the name of ‘food science’ (a’hem, cough), I have sampled fish sandwiches from all the national fast […]
Officially Dunkin’: New Look and New Menu Items Provide Energizing Start to 2019 – Bachelor on the Cheap
New Dunkin’ brand identity comes to life with bright and bold new in-store packaging Dunkin’ introduces New Power Breakfast Sandwich and Energy Cold Brew; Brown Sugar Chipotle Bacon Breakfast Sandwich and Caramel Chocoholic Donut return CANTON, MA – The New Year is all about new possibilities and opportunities, and enthusiasm enough to maybe finally keep […]
The New BIG KING XL Sandwich at BURGER KING® Restaurants Outsizes the Competition – Bachelor on the Cheap
Try the Flame-Grilled Difference with a Sandwich that has 175% More Beef Than the Big Mac* and No Third Bun MIAMI– BURGER KING® restaurants is flame-grilling the competition with a new sandwich that has 175% more beef than the Big Mac. Introducing the BIG KING XL sandwich, featuring more than 1/2 lb** of flame-grilled 100% beef, topped with […]
Coming Soon: Ranking Fast Food/Fast Casual Versions of Smokehouse Style Burgers, Sandwiches, Meat on Bread – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer I recently wrote about what to look forward to in 2019 from fast food. Trending, are smokehouse/steakhouse style burgers and sandwiches and the meat of the year is predicted to be brisket. Consumers are clamoring for something more, creations beyond the ordinary realm of classic burger and sandwich flavors. People want smokey, […]
Food Review: Cookies Flavor Enhancer – Bachelor on the Cheap
By Mike Thayer My go to off-the-shelf rub and all-purpose seasoning is Cookies Flavor Enhancer. It’s a great all purpose seasoning, does justice on a variety of meats and heck, it’s even good mixed with a little mayonnaise for a bologna sandwich. The promo on the bottle is no lie, it’s great on pork, beef, […]