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NDTV
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco Want Their Partner's Cooking In Their "Last Meal"
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are the 'It' couple of Hollywood. The singer, actress confirmed her relationship with the record producer in December 2023. Since then, they have been leaving fans gushing with their adorable posts on social media. Besides their undeniable chemistry, Selena and Benny's shared love for food has become a charming highlight of their relationship. Now, the pair has spilled the beans on their 'last meal' preferences, and unsurprisingly, it includes their partner's signature dishes, reported People Magazine. On April 30, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco appeared on an episode of the Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware podcast. During the conversation, Benny revealed that his 'last supper' meal would be corn casserole, a type of sweet cornbread, made by his ladylove. 'We're big on casserole," Gomez said. "It's delicious and doesn't have the same density [as corn bread ], it's much looser,' admitted Benny. When Benny Blanco shared that he grew up eating a lot of corn in his childhood, Selena Gomez echoed a similar sentiment. She said, 'I love [it] because you can make it a Mexican street with all of [the corn]. [That's] how I grew up.' When Benny Blanco was asked to name his fiancée's last meal, he selected one of his home-cooked dishes - steak. Explaining the preparation process, Benny said, 'She wants my steak, specifically. I do like a ribeye, and then I usually smoke it low for a long time, and then I sear it at the end. I smoke it in a smoker for like, an hour.' The outcome is an appetising 'medium smoke' and an 'almost barbecue like' steak. The other items that Selena Gomez would want on her final meal menu were her grandmother's rice and tamale and her Nana's chicken and dumplings, including salmon sushi topped with sesame seeds and dipped in soy, Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell, Coke slushie and nachos served with pickled jalapenos. After Benny Blanco finished reciting Selena Gomez's favourite bites, the Only Murders in the Building actress chimed in, 'The only thing he missed is maybe Benihana's fried rice.'
Miami Herald
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
KFC is bringing back a much-beloved customer favorite
Legacy fast-food chains have discovered a powerful way to reengage longtime customers, and it's as simple as bringing back something that's been missing from their menus for a long time. Perhaps one of the most successful examples of this was Taco Bell taking the Mexican Pizza off its menu in September 2020, citing packaging expenses as the reason. This led to a customer uproar, and a little under two years later, Taco Bell brought the famed pizza back (in the exact same packaging, mind you) with a big campaign backed by Doja Cat. Don't miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet's FREE Daily newsletter Other chains saw all this go down and realized that they could benefit hugely from reintroducing old menu items customer miss. Taco Bell made a theme out of it when it introduced its "Decades" menu in October 2024, bringing back menu items from different decades including the Tostada, the Meximelt, the Gordita Supreme, and the Green Sauce Burrito. It was a limited-time promotion, but it was a huge hit for the brand, playing on the nostalgia of loyal customers to the tune of success. Now KFC (YUM) has decided to borrow a page from the Taco Bell playbook with hopes it will drum up success for its spring menu. After five years of customers asking KFC to bring it back to the menu, the company has finally confirmed that Chicken & Waffles is making a triumphant return. You can try it in three ways: A Tenders & Waffle box, which comes with three Original Recipe tenders, waffle, and syrup for $7; a Two-Piece Fried Chicken & Waffle box, which comes with KFC Original Recipe fried chicken, waffle, and syrup; and a Chicken & Waffles Fan Favorite Box, which comes with four pieces of Original Recipe fried chicken, 12 nuggets, four waffles, and four syrups and sauces. Along with the Chicken & Waffles comeback, KFC will offer a dessert item called Strawberry & Crème Poppers, which wrap a strawberry and creme filling inside a buttery, flaky crust. "Chicken & Waffles hasn't been on our menu in over five years, but it's one of those iconic combos our fans never stopped asking for," a KFC spokesperson said to Food & Wine. "We've been listening, and bringing it back felt like the right kind of reunion of familiarity and indulgence, all without sacrificing value." While KFC did see moderate growth in 2024 with a 3% rise in system sales, Yum Brands wants to achieve much more. In December 2024, it launched its first-ever KFC concept restaurant, Saucy, which highlights consumer customization with a selection of 11 dipping sauces to choose from, paired with chicken tenders. It also offers a variety of other menu items unavailable at KFC, including a Spicy Queso Crunch sandwich and a Hot Honey Watermelon Refresher. Saucy currently has only one physical location in Orlando, Fla., but KFC says to expect more coming soon. As Saucy finds its footing, KFC is focusing on new collaborations, such as one with Mike's Hot Honey, as well as a big tech rollout in over 1,000 locations featuring self-ordering kiosks. These are everywhere in the fast-food world now and save precious time for a chain's employees, who can focus on fulfilling orders and customer service instead of being stuck behind the register taking orders. Related: Historic restaurant unexpectedly closes its doors The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Americans can't get enough of Taco Bell
In a time when fast food chains are releasing deals to juice sluggish sales as inflation and tariffs threats weigh heavily on the American consumer, one company is bucking the trend: Taco Bell. The Crunchwrap Supreme and Mexican Pizza purveyor is forecasting 8% sales growth this quarter at stores open at least a year, far outpacing its fellow fast food rivals that have recently revealed a spate of warnings about a tough beginning of the year because of snowy weather and the economy. Part of the magic, according to Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant, is the chain's focus on value, notably its 'Luxe Cravings Box,' which has expanded to multiple price points ranging $5 to $9, and the seemingly endless release of buzzy menu items that capture younger eaters. 'When you look at where the American consumer is at, there's a lot going on,' Tresvant told CNN. 'But we believe because we're a category of one, especially when you look at the magic formula of value, innovation, digital sales and brand buzz. We're shielded from consumer pressures.' He added: 'We are a unique brand that can weather the literal and philosophical storms.' Taco Bell held its 'Live Más Live' event Tuesday in Brooklyn, where it gathers its most rabid fans to announce what the brand is releasing this year and what it's cooking in the test kitchen, like turning its Mexican Pizza into empanadas and poutine fries. Successfully capturing the culturural zeitgeist is why Taco Bell said it's doubling the amount of new items its adding to menus this year compared to 2024 and part of the chain's push into more sectors, such as beverages, desserts and soon revamping its breakfast menu. Taco Bell struck gold with its take on chicken nuggets, which sold out in two weeks after their December launch, but will return this year for 21 weeks. The chain's 'Cantina Chicken' menu, which uses oven-roasted, shredded chicken for various items including tacos and salads, also recently expanded to include a spicy version with the aim of it becoming a $5 billion brand by 2030. 'We're not the first to do chicken, but we want to do chicken very uniquely,' he said. 'Chicken is a protein that's trending and we need to make sure we are consumer relevant.' Despite Taco Bell's aggressive growth plan — the company is aiming for each US restaurant to generate $3 million in revenue, up from $2.2 million, and triple its international store count by 2030 — Tresvant is aware of the reality of tariffs. 'Value is our roots, we'll continue to be a value brand and we'll adjust accordingly,' he said. 'From a cost standpoint, it's new and we still got to look through things as new information comes out.' Shares of Taco Bell's parent company Yum Brands (YUM) rose as much as 2% Tuesday. Sign in to access your portfolio
CNN
05-03-2025
- Business
- CNN
Americans can't get enough of Taco Bell
In a time when fast food chains are releasing deals to juice sluggish sales as inflation and tariffs threats weigh heavily on the American consumer, one company is bucking the trend: Taco Bell. The Crunchwrap Supreme and Mexican Pizza purveyor is forecasting 8% sales growth this quarter at stores open at least a year, far outpacing its fellow fast food rivals that have recently revealed a spate of warnings about a tough beginning of the year because of snowy weather and the economy. Part of the magic, according to Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant, is the chain's focus on value, notably its 'Luxe Cravings Box,' which has expanded to multiple price points ranging $5 to $9, and the seemingly endless release of buzzy menu items that capture younger eaters. 'When you look at where the American consumer is at, there's a lot going on,' Tresvant told CNN. 'But we believe because we're a category of one, especially when you look at the magic formula of value, innovation, digital sales and brand buzz. We're shielded from consumer pressures.' He added: 'We are a unique brand that can weather the literal and philosophical storms.' Taco Bell held its 'Live Más Live' event Tuesday in Brooklyn, where it gathers its most rabid fans to announce what the brand is releasing this year and what it's cooking in the test kitchen, like turning its Mexican Pizza into empanadas and poutine fries. Successfully capturing the culturural zeitgeist is why Taco Bell said it's doubling the amount of new items its adding to menus this year compared to 2024 and part of the chain's push into more sectors, such as beverages, desserts and soon revamping its breakfast menu. Taco Bell struck gold with its take on chicken nuggets, which sold out in two weeks after their December launch, but will return this year for 21 weeks. The chain's 'Cantina Chicken' menu, which uses oven-roasted, shredded chicken for various items including tacos and salads, also recently expanded to include a spicy version with the aim of it becoming a $5 billion brand by 2030. 'We're not the first to do chicken, but we want to do chicken very uniquely,' he said. 'Chicken is a protein that's trending and we need to make sure we are consumer relevant.' Despite Taco Bell's aggressive growth plan — the company is aiming for each US restaurant to generate $3 million in revenue, up from $2.2 million, and triple its international store count by 2030 — Tresvant is aware of the reality of tariffs. 'Value is our roots, we'll continue to be a value brand and we'll adjust accordingly,' he said. 'From a cost standpoint, it's new and we still got to look through things as new information comes out.' Shares of Taco Bell's parent company Yum Brands (YUM) rose as much as 2% Tuesday.
CNN
05-03-2025
- Business
- CNN
Americans can't get enough of Taco Bell
In a time when fast food chains are releasing deals to juice sluggish sales as inflation and tariffs threats weigh heavily on the American consumer, one company is bucking the trend: Taco Bell. The Crunchwrap Supreme and Mexican Pizza purveyor is forecasting 8% sales growth this quarter at stores open at least a year, far outpacing its fellow fast food rivals that have recently revealed a spate of warnings about a tough beginning of the year because of snowy weather and the economy. Part of the magic, according to Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant, is the chain's focus on value, notably its 'Luxe Cravings Box,' which has expanded to multiple price points ranging $5 to $9, and the seemingly endless release of buzzy menu items that capture younger eaters. 'When you look at where the American consumer is at, there's a lot going on,' Tresvant told CNN. 'But we believe because we're a category of one, especially when you look at the magic formula of value, innovation, digital sales and brand buzz. We're shielded from consumer pressures.' He added: 'We are a unique brand that can weather the literal and philosophical storms.' Taco Bell held its 'Live Más Live' event Tuesday in Brooklyn, where it gathers its most rabid fans to announce what the brand is releasing this year and what it's cooking in the test kitchen, like turning its Mexican Pizza into empanadas and poutine fries. Successfully capturing the culturural zeitgeist is why Taco Bell said it's doubling the amount of new items its adding to menus this year compared to 2024 and part of the chain's push into more sectors, such as beverages, desserts and soon revamping its breakfast menu. Taco Bell struck gold with its take on chicken nuggets, which sold out in two weeks after their December launch, but will return this year for 21 weeks. The chain's 'Cantina Chicken' menu, which uses oven-roasted, shredded chicken for various items including tacos and salads, also recently expanded to include a spicy version with the aim of it becoming a $5 billion brand by 2030. 'We're not the first to do chicken, but we want to do chicken very uniquely,' he said. 'Chicken is a protein that's trending and we need to make sure we are consumer relevant.' Despite Taco Bell's aggressive growth plan — the company is aiming for each US restaurant to generate $3 million in revenue, up from $2.2 million, and triple its international store count by 2030 — Tresvant is aware of the reality of tariffs. 'Value is our roots, we'll continue to be a value brand and we'll adjust accordingly,' he said. 'From a cost standpoint, it's new and we still got to look through things as new information comes out.' Shares of Taco Bell's parent company Yum Brands (YUM) rose as much as 2% Tuesday.
