6+ mon, 3+ week ago (603+ words) America's largest BBQ chain, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, has just added an entirely new section to its already mouthwatering menu: Smoke Stacks. America's largest BBQ chain, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, has just added an entirely new section to its already mouthwatering menu: Smoke Stacks. This new menu is like nothing Dickey's has done before " heck, it's not something we have seen any restaurants offer. The new Smoke Stacks menu lets you take your favorite Dickey's dishes and fully customize them into your own creation. CEO Laura Rea Dickey, likely with a BBQ stain on her white T-shirt, further explains: "We're known for our authentic, Texas-style barbecue, and now we're giving guests a whole new way to enjoy it." Smoke Stacks are "indulgent, filling, and totally customizable." In other words, you can go nuts with your order. If you want to stack some…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago (167+ words) Is Eric Church right about Hardy? Join the conversation this morning when the Taste of Country news team begins Talkin' Country LIVE. This weekly live stream takes you inside the week's biggest news stories with insider analysis, original interview exclusives and the finer details of stories you may have been too busy to ready from top to bottom. Chief's comments about the "Truck Bed" singer are one of four topics you'll have a chance to react to in real time. The best comment will be acknowledged on air making this live stream a true conversation. Other topics planned for today's Talkin' Country LIVE: This week, host Wood (Taste of Country Mornings) will lead a panel that includes Senior Editor Billy Dukes, Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul and Social Media Producer Adison Haager. If you follow Taste of Country…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (306+ words) This is not a drill! Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie could be heading nationwide soon. While the chain hasn't confirmed an official release date, buzz is growing thanks to new reports about the dessert's rollout.Here is everything we know about this jaw-dropping collaboration. The Instagram account Snackolator reports that the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie " first unveiled at a Taco Bell press event in 2024 " is likely set to roll out nationwide "around Thanksgiving." The pie features a graham cracker crust, a Mountain Dew Baja Blast gelatin center and a whipped cream topping. Snackolator, who first tried the dessert at Taco Bell's 2024 Live M's event, says the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie has "got that tropical vibe and somewhat has a gelatin kind of texture/feel, but definitely hits the Baja Blast taste!" While Taco Bell hasn't announced…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (237+ words) One of America's favorite fast-casual restaurants, Texas Roadhouse, just revealed some of the secret ingredients that make their special BBQ sauce, well, special. Mashed reached out to Texas Roadhouse's corporate offices and boldly asked them what's in the sauce that makes people coming back for more. The chain's Megan Pence answered the phone and the questions, kind of. She walked the line " like'Johnny Cash once did " and told us more than we already knew, but less than what we'd need to know to make a copycat recipe. "Our barbecue [sauce] could be classified as a St. Louis-style sauce: Sweet, smoky, and some zesty spices on the finish," she says. A BBQ connoisseur'would be able to tell you a lot about the flavor profile of Texas Roadhouse's sauce just based off of that information. St. Louis BBQ sauces tend to'include yellow…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) A major restaurant chain here in America, Buffalo Wild Wings, has teamed up with the beloved soft drink Mountain Dew to offer a limited run of the Mountain Dew Radler. Per Keg Works, a Radler is a beer blended with lemonade, sparkling lemonade or lemon-lime soda. Who knew they needed Mountain Dew beer in their life? You probably aren't raising a hand, but more of an eyebrow over this odd mix of drinks, but it might just be crazy enough to have to go out to a location near you and give it a shot" or shall we say, a pint? Here's where it gets even more interesting. Nation's Restaurant News reports that the Mountain Dew Radler will combine half Dew and half Goose Island Wild Herd K'lsch, a beer that is made for and sold exclusively at Buffalo Wild…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (304+ words) Sometimes the best collaborations are the ones you never saw coming, like Chili's and Tecovas. The fast-casual dining restaurant and legendary bootmakers are releasing fiery red, limited edition cowboy boots. The boots are a perfect combination of Tecovas quality footwear and Chili's spicy flare. The stitching features chili vines and peppers up and down the shaft of the boot, while the pull tabs are embroidered with Chili's iconic red pepper. What really makes these boots really stand out is the brilliant red color they come in. Not only is it a showstopper that would make Ted Mosby ecstatic, it's also a nod to the restaurant itself. Obviously the logo features a prominent red pepper, but the dining space in Chili's locations across the nation are lined with red booths. These Tecovas boots are actually made from the same material as…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (351+ words) Can you believe there was ever a time when ranch dressing wasn't around? Not only that, but this condiment has only been around for about three quarters of a century. Before the 1950s, American plates didn't feature ranch dressing. That all changed thanks to plumber-turned-cowboy Steve Henson. According to the New York Times, Henson -- a Nebraska native -- was in Alaska for some contracting work around 1950, and he also took on the part-time role of crew cook. Since some fresh ingredients were hard to come by, he came up with a concoction of dried herbs and spices, plus powdered buttermilk. He fed it to the crew members, and they loved it. Food Republic reports that Henson's stint in Alaska was so successful that he and his wife Gayle were able to retire to a 120-acre plot of land in California by the…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) In an environment where restaurants have been closing locations quicker than opening them, one once-beloved '80s eater is coming back! The'defunct fast-food chain Hot 'n Now says it will make a full comeback with new locations. Hot 'n Now was a widely popular burger drive-thru spot in the '80s that was owned by Taco Bell. They had hundreds of locations across America, and many folks have fond memories of their parents pull up to one while they were in the backseat. After shrinking itself down to only one location in Michigan, Hot 'n Now is poised for a large'resurgence. According to Nation's Restaurant News, an investment group has purchased the brand'and has plans to open a few locations in and around Michigan, then to expand it and get back to a footprint like they once had. The brand started with one single…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (250+ words) As the world changes around us constantly, sometimes it's warm and comforting to have food from the past come back into our lives. Cheetos understand the assignment and have decided to bring back one of their fan-favorite flavors from 20 years ago. Welcome'Cheetos Puffs Cheese Pizza Flavor'back!'Taken off the shelves in 2004, the pizza-flavored Cheetos puffs were a combo of two things that Americans adore: Cheetos and pizza. According to AllRecipes, the Cheetos flavor hit the shelves on Jan. 13, just in time for the Super Bowl, when snacking options are key. After 20 years of fans asking Cheetos to revive the flavor, the brand has responded in a huge way. This isn't just a limited-time drop; Cheetos says this is a permanent addition to their flavor lineup. It's important to note that Cheetos hasn't added a new puff flavor in about 10 years....

10+ mon, 4+ week ago (292+ words) Oftentimes the products share a theme or a fan base. A new collaboration between Wrangler and Whataburger looks to blend fans of denim with fans of beef. It's not entirely out of left field ... Get a Sneak Peek at Wrangler + Whataburger's New Clothing Collab There's something magical about a good collaboration. From a musical standpoint, the best collaborations are made when the voices of two singers blend together seamlessly. The most successful ones make it hard to determine where one artist's influence ends and the other begins. They simply exist with one another like they were always meant to be together. But what about other collaborations with products or foods? These are a little trickier to master. There has to be a similar feel and messaging when the two come together. Oftentimes the products share a theme or a fan…...