Posts Tagged ‘frozen’

Jul. 11: Free 7.11-oz. Slurpees at 7-Eleven

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Slurpee 7.11 oz.It’s that magic time of year again when the digital calendar rolls over to 7/11: 7-Eleven Day! And why should you care? ‘Cause you get free Slurpees!!

So they’re only 7.11-ounce cups… but you can’t beat free, and it’s hard not to stumble on one of the thousands of locations that could potentially be participating. (Only once did they reject someone in my experience — a whole lotta schoolkids — but otherwise it’s been good.) Just don’t go too late or the Birthday cup supply could run out on ya. (And yes, it’s the company’s 81st B-day, and this apparently marks the 7th year of this wonderful promotion.)

I don’t know what radioactively colored frozen beverage you might be interested in this Friday, but I personally like Coke and Mountain Dew quite a bit… if they’re available (and the machine’s working).

Review: Taco Bell Strawberry Frutista Freeze

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Strawberry Frutista FreezePrice: $1.89; paid – $0.89

Promotion: coupon for a free Frutista with any purchase

Location: 3511 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659 (map); phone: (773) 588-9712

Rating: 4 out of 5 – good

It can sometimes be hard to find a good (frozen, virgin) strawberry daiquiri at higher-end sit-down restaurants, and that certainly is the case at fast-food places, too. What I would settle for, however, is a reasonably priced fruity slush — which might be considered as less thick, but more easily drinkable than a smoothie. Taco Bell seems to have answered my prayers with the Frutista Freeze, a permanent addition to its lineup, now available in Strawberry and Mango Strawberry. Both versions are topped with real strawberries (which I suppose makes up for the fact that there’s “natural fruit flavors,” but no actual “fruit juice,” inside).

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Review: Burger King York Peppermint Pie

Friday, February 1st, 2008

York Peppermint PiePrice: $1.49; paid – $0.00

Promotion: an expiring coupon

Availability: limited time only

Location: 6261 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60659 (map); phone: (773) 588-1976

Rating: 2 out of 5 – forgettable

I’ve long been a fan of chocolate mixed with mint, so who can argue with a FREE slice o’ York peppermint pie from Burger King? Not me, that’s who! …But, how sensational can a processed dessert be when every picture of its topping looks strangely unappetizing (and when cream isn’t my strong suit)? I found out late last night when I opened up the 3-oz. snack box. Surprisingly, my first few nibbles didn’t produce tremendous winces on my brow; I was gonna be okay. The Oreo-esque crust complemented the whipped white filling to a degree, and I was reminded of certain lighter cheesecake consistencies. (more…)