AZFoodDude Will Be Back on Sunday!

Don't fret folks. Things look like they have slowed down here, but that's only because the AZFoodDude has been incredibly busy as of late. No worries though, The AZFoodDude will return in full force on Sunday once again. Until then, everyone have a great rest of the week, eat well and be safe!

Free Lettuce Wraps at P.F. Chang's

According to P.F. Chang's Twitter feed, the Chinese bistro will be offering a coupon for their signature lettuce wraps:

Our 18-year anniversary FREE Lettuce Wrap promo begins tomorrow. Visit our facebook fan page to get yours.

Various reports say the coupon will be available on the P.F. Chang's Facebook page tomorrow (7/6) so keep an eye out.

If you are wondering, the wraps are described this way on the menu:

Our signature appetizer. Wok-seared minced chicken, mushrooms, green onions, and water chestnuts served over crispy rice sticks and served with cool, crisp lettuce cups.

Also, the wraps can be ordered vegetarian style and made with tofu.

Carl's Jr. Opens Two New Valley Locations as Profits Rise

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's sales are up recently due in large part to a particular new item on the menu. The turkey burgers, introduced back in March by the parent company, CKE Restaurants Inc., have helped put Carl's Jr. in the black for the first time in nine quarters. According to the Los Angeles Times, CKE President Andy Pudzer stated:

...the turkey burger, developed in consultation with Men's Health magazine, was meant to be indulgent as well as more healthful. He credited it with nudging sales at Carl's Jr. into positive territory. He said the Hardee's locations are doing better, overall, than the Carl's Jr. outlets because they are in parts of the country that are having a stronger economic recovery than California, where Carl's Jr. is heavily concentrated.

In related local news, Carl's Jr. has opened up two new locations in the Phoenix area. One in Gilbert at 5378 S. Power Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85295 and one at 1015 N. Dobson Rd. Mesa, AZ 85201 in the Mesa Riverview Shopping Center.

Also, checkout the AZFoodDude's report on the new Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich at Carl's Jr.