New Menu Items Show Love for Smoke and Heat

As we close out the third quarter of the year and prepare to enter the fourth, we're seeing quite a few interesting new menu items set to launch. From shrimp to waffles, smoke and spice trends seem to dominate.

Dickey's BBQ Pit

Dickey's is going all in on a permanent addition of its pit smoked wings to the menu. These were recently tested and proved a hit, so they're not letting the excitement drop. There's no end in sight for these savory wings, available in flavors like Sweet BBQ, Carolina BBQ, Buffalo, Hot Buffalo, and Texas Hot.

Norm's

The famous California diner, Norm's, isn't shying away from new flavor trends. From now until January 2020 you can enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles topped with crispy fried chicken and a spicy Sriracha honey sauce. We've seen this flavor combination pop-up in a few places in the past, but it's nice to see it finding space on more conservative menus.

Red Lobster

Never one to shy away from promotions, Red Lobster is making a safe bet with its $15.99 Endless Shrimp LTO. Set for an unspecified amount of time, this deal offers the diner a bottomless supply of Crispy Sriracha Honey, Teriyaki Grilled, or one of the other 3 shrimp flavors. You only get to select 2 flavors per order, however.

Subway

Always a fan favorite, Subway continues to find new ways to satisfy sandwich cravings at an affordable price. Their newest addition to the lineup is the Pit-smoked Brisket Sandwich, complete with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. This will only be available through September 6, however, so get there fast.

Taco Bell

It would seem unreal to not include Taco Bell on a new product launch list. The perennial masters of innovative ideas never disappoint. This time they are launching a Toasted Cheddar Chalupa, available with chicken or beef, or as a Bacon Club build. With 6-month aged Cheddar baked into the shell, it sounds like a can't miss concept.

What's Next?

I guess we'll see soon. New menu launches and LTOs seem to be picking up speed recently, so I don't doubt lots more interesting and delicious foods will be available soon. Be sure to stay tuned to see what else we uncover.Cheers!