Monsterland Bar & Grill Opening Friday the 13th

What kind of restaurant would decide to have their grand opening on Friday the 13th? A monster themed bar and grill of course.  On Friday the 13th in April, Monsterland Bar & Grill will open for business in Downtown Mesa at 18 W. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201.  Promising signature dishes, 20 Arizona microbrews, including seasonal options, an outdoor patio, dance floor, and a premium sound system, Monsterland Bar & Grill is hoping to give their patrons a truly unique experience. 

According to the press release, "The Monsterland Bar & Grill is family friendly until 9pm so bring the whole family for lunch or dinner, but after 9pm patrons must be 21 or older."  Additionally, while there will be no cover charge for opening night, cover charges "will vary depending on events starting at 10pm most nights."

Hours and regular events for Monsterland are as follows:

• Wednesday: 11am to Midnight - Country/Southern Rock Night.
• Thursday: 11am to Midnight - Team Trivia from 7pm to 9pm with Karaoke from 9:30 to closing.
• Friday: 11am to 2am - Live music on 1st & 2nd Fridays of the month.
• Saturday: 11am to 2am - 4th Saturday of each month will have a costume theme, live music, and no cover for ladies.

Notably, October will be a special time for the restaurant:

In October, Monsterland will transform into our 2nd Annual, two story haunted house that boasts Hollywood quality sets, animated props and costumes. Our giant outdoor patio will feature live video footage of all our victims cringing in horror through our maze of creatures and monsters while you laugh and relish in a frothy beverage or grub from our signature menu. Watch your friends and family run out screaming! Our patio is family friendly until 9pm, and will be available on a first come first serve basis. Seats will be limited so please plan ahead. Your adrenaline infused experience inside the haunted house includes an experience that will keep you awake at night and spine tingling thrills! Our performers will take you to a different time where only the best of horror classics lurk! Be sure to watch our website for special times and lights on hours for the little goblins that scare easily!

Check out the restaurant's FAQ for further information on the "Scary Good Times" and "Horrific Family Fun."

Subway's February $5 Featured Footlong - Any Regular Footlong

Subway is at it again saying February is "Februany."  Any regular footlong is $5 for the month.  While a more cynical person would point out that this is the shortest month of the year, to be fair, Subway did this same promotion back in October.  Excluded from the promotion are all premium subs and double meat.

Here is Subway's list of all the participating subs.  Nutritional information can be found by clicking on each sub on the list.

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake Back at Chick-Fil-A

For the third year in a row, Chick-fil-A is bringing back the Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake.  Just like their other milkshakes, this one is topped off with whipped cream and a cherry.  Available in 14 oz. and 20 oz. sizes, the Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshake will be offered until early January, according to QSR.

Nutrition
Small (14oz) - 660 calories, 23 grams of fat, 12 grams of protein, and 89 grams of sugar.
Large (20oz) - 930 calories, 31 grams of fat, 16 grams of protein, and 127 grams of sugar.

Phoenix Food Truck Festival Tomorrow (10/22)

Saturday, October 22, from 4pm to 11pm, the first ever Phoenix Food Truck Festival will take place on Roosevelt Row at 408 E. Roosevelt St., 85004. If you have been to any of the food truck events around town, such as those in downtown Phoenix or Scottsdale, you will recognize many of the food trucks at the festival. They include,

Short Leash Hotdogs, beet strEAT, Carte Blanche Gourmet Tacos, Duck Duck, Pig, Emerson Fry Bread, Epic Hotdogs, Frufrupops, Hey Joe Filipino Street Food, Jamburritos Cajun Grille Express, La Vida, Locavore, Mikes Kitchen and BBQ, Mojo Bowl, Pizza People, Shine Coffee, Sunshine and Spice, Sweet Republic, Taste Rite, T-licious Tacos, Tom's Pig Rig, Torched Goodness, Udder Delights, Super Food Truck , Burgermania

Today is the last day to purchase advance tickets for $30, otherwise tickets at the door will cost $35. All food samples are included in the price of your ticket. There will be live music and a cash bar for beverages provided by The Four Peaks Beer Truck and Dos Cabezas Winery.

Subway's October $5 Featured Footlong - Any Regular Footlong

That's right, according to Subway, "October is Anytober." All regular footlongs are $5 for the month starting on October 1. Excluded from the promotion are all premium subs and double meat. Here is Subway's list of all the participating subs. Clicking on each sub on the list will give you the nutritional information.

Monopoly is Back at McDonald's (9/27 - 10/24)

You might have heard, but if you haven't McDonald's has started up the Monopoly promotion once again. Going on now until October 24, customers can win various prizes such as, cash, gift cards, trips, video games, an Xbox Kinect system, a 2012 Nissan Leaf or Nissan Z and of course more McDonald's food, just to name a few items. Depending on what you order, you can get 2 or 4 monopoly pieces per item, they are as follows:

• 4 pieces - Big Mac, 20-piece Chicken McNuggets, Large Fries
• 2 pieces - Egg McMuffin, Sausage McMuffin with Egg, Fruit & Maple Oatmeal, Filet-O-Fish, 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, Hash Browns, McCafé Drinks, Medium Fountain Drinks

You can download a game board here and don't forget to enter the code on the bottom of each piece here to win prizes online. More information can be found on the special website put together by McDonald's for the game. Also, you can get some pieces without making a purchase by following the instructions below from McDonald's:

To Participate Without Making A Purchase: To receive a Game Piece by mail, mail a legibly handwritten, self-addressed, stamped envelope ("SASE") with sufficient postage and a return address, including first and last name, street address, city, state and ZIP Code to 2011 MONOPOLY Game at McDonald’s Game Piece Request, P.O. Box 49180, Strongsville, OH 44149-0180. DO NOT SEND ANY WINNING GAME STAMPS, COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS TO THIS ADDRESS. See Official Rules at www.PlayatMcD.com for important mailing requirements. Requests must be postmarked no sooner than 9/20/11 and no later than 10/24/11 for receipt no later than 10/28/11. VT requests that are postmarked in VT may omit return postage. Limit one request per outer envelope. Requests that do not comply with mailing requirements will not be honored, acknowledged or returned and persons submitting such requests will forfeit any corresponding postage and unused envelopes.