Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich is 1.11 for Veterans Day Weekend

Similar to what Burger King did back on July 4th Weekend, they are offering their Original Chicken Sandwich for $1.11 all weekend long.  According to Burger King, this staple of their menu earns its classic label since it has not changed since 1979.  It simply comes on a sesame seeded bun with a breaded chicken patty, lettuce and mayo.

A Taste of Greece: 2011 Greek Festival This Weekend (11/11-11/13)

Beginning today (11/11) and going through Sunday (11/13), St. Katherine Church at 2716 N. Dobson Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224 will be hosting the '2011 A Taste of Greece Festival.'  The hours for the event are 11am to 9pm Friday and Saturday and 11am to 7pm on Sunday with free parking on the northeast corner of Dobson and Elliot Roads. Admission for the general public is $3, Veterans showing their military ID will get in for free and children under 12 will also get in for free.

The event will have Greek food, pastries, beer, wine tasting, live Greek music, a kid's zone and a raffle.  You can check out the menu for the event to get an idea of the prices.

Sonic Introduces New Toaster Melt Sandwiches

Available for a limited time, Sonic has introduced a Bacon Cheddar Toaster Melt and a Mushroom Swiss Toaster Melt, both of which are available in regular and junior sizes.  The new sandwiches are described this way:

• Bacon Cheddar Toaster Melt: A 100% pure beef patty with grilled onions, crisp bacon, sliced cheddar cheese, pickles and hickory BBQ sauce between two slices of thick Texas Toast.
• Mushroom Swiss Toaster Melt: A 100% pure beef patty with grilled onions, sauteed Portobello mushrooms, sliced Swiss cheese and mayo between two slices of thick Texas Toast.

Nutrition:
Bacon Cheddar Toaster Melt - 780 calories, 51 grams of fat, 37 grams of protein
Bacon Cheddar Toaster Melt, Jr. - 510 calories, 25 grams of fat, 20 grams of protein

Mushroom Swiss Toaster Melt - 820 calories, 58 grams of fat, 34 grams of protein
Mushroom Swiss Toaster Melt, Jr. - 540 calories, 29 grams of fat, 19 grams of protein

Five New Chipotle Restaurants in Arizona

AZCentral recently reported that there are five new Chipotle restaurants that have opened or are opening very soon in the state, four in the Phoenix Metro area and one in Prescott.  Below is a list of opening dates and addresses:

• November 9 - 3440 E. Baseline Rd. Mesa, AZ 85204
• November 22 - 3395 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226
• December 2 - 351 N. Montezuma St. Prescott, AZ 86301
• December 6 - 1 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
• December 14 - 1515 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85003

Chipotle Mexican Grill first opened in Denver, CO in 1993 and now has over 1,100 restaurants worldwide, with nearly 50 of those being in Arizona once all the above mentioned stores are open.

McDonald's Adds Two Peppermint Drinks for the Holidays

From now, until January 2, 2012, you will be able to order McDonald's new Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate McCafé drinks. According to the press release:

McCafé Peppermint Mocha is the perfect blend of smooth espresso, dark chocolate syrup with a hint of peppermint, and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. Customers can also get into the holiday spirit with a decadent McCafé Peppermint Hot Chocolate. Both beverages are customizable, and available with a choice of whole or nonfat milk, and with or without the whipped cream topping.

Both drinks are available in three sizes and the nutrition based on how the drinks come as ordered is listed below:

Peppermint Mocha - Customize drink at the link

• Small (12oz.) - 260 calories, 11 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, 32 grams of sugar
• Medium (16oz.) - 310 calories, 12 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein, 39 grams of sugar
• Large (20oz.) - 380 calories, 15 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, 47 grams of sugar

Peppermint Hot Chocolate - Customize drink at the link

• Small (12oz.) - 270 calories, 11 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, 32 grams of sugar
  
• Medium (16oz.) - 340 calories, 14 grams of fat, 9 grams of protein, 41 grams of sugar
• Large (20oz.) - 410 calories, 17 grams of fat, 12 grams of protein, 50 grams of sugar