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Axios
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
What to eat on a stick at the Ohio State Fair
If you want to make friends at the Ohio State Fair, visit New Food Avenue and order watermelon on a stick. Dining the news: I set out to find the fair's most unusually good skewered food and this $10 fruit lollipop from A&M Concessions earned the title. Heads turned and strangers struck up conversation as I walked the midway. Not surprising — it's massive. The unwieldy salty-sweet slice doused in chamoy sauce and Tajín seasoning is perfectly refreshing on a hot day. Yes, but: Don't forget the napkins. And, whatever you do, do not tilt the paper tray below it to take a bite. I did, and spent the rest of the day looking like I was covered in blood after bright-red chamoy splattered all over my clothes. (Worth it, though.) Other honorable mentions: 🍝 Fried meatballs and mozzarella: My second-favorite, covered in marinara. ($10, De Luca Family Foods) 🧀 Fried cheese: A classic twist on a corn dog. ($6, Tracey's Concessions) 🍰 Frozen cheesecake: Cool down with dessert in a hard ice cream shell. I chose cherry. ($8, Maggie's Concessions) 🐊 Fried gator: Surprisingly … normal? Pork-like texture, but a little pricey. ($14, Big G's)
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Taco Bell brings back exclusive menu collaboration for a limited time
Taco Bell is revisiting a partnership that is nostalgic to the Mexican community, but the launch is unknown to many. Despite global economic uncertainty, slowing consumer spending, and rising competition within the fast-food industry, Taco Bell continues outperforming its rivals by prioritizing menu innovation, value-driven offerings, and strategic brand collaborations. In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Taco Bell's U.S. sales surged 11% year-over-year, attesting to the success of its new strategy. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter A major contributor to this momentum was the Taco Bell Live Más Live Event in Las Vegas last year, where it unveiled over 30 new menu items and brand partnerships set to roll out across U.S. restaurants in 2025. Related: Taco Bell reveals new menu item with dream partner Over the last few months, Taco Bell has launched various new menu items in conjunction with major partners, including Dulce de Leche Cinnabon Delights with Cinnabon and Mike's Hot Honey Diablo Dipping Sauce. However, rival fast-food chains have adopted similar strategies to stay competitive. In such a competitive fast-food market, major chains have begun teaming up with popular brands to create limited-time collaborations. These strategic partnerships aim to boost sales and enhance brand visibility by introducing exclusive menu items that attract new customers while keeping loyal fans engaged. Merging well-known brand names allows both parties to stand out in a saturated market and generate buzz. Related: Taco Bell reveals 30 new menu items launching in 2025 However, launching collaborations can be expensive. Hence, some fast-food chains test these offerings in select markets before rolling them out nationwide. This allows them to gauge customer interest while minimizing risk. Recent examples include Wendy's (WEN) unveiling of the new "Wednesday Meal of Misfortune" in partnership with Netflix to promote "Wednesday" Season 2. Burger King (QSR) also expanded a collaboration with Naruto by launching the Burger King x Naruto King Jr. Meal in the U.S. Last year, Yum! Brands' (YUM) Taco Bell launched a limited-time menu with the popular Mexican seasoning brand Tajín, featuring a Tajín Crunchy Taco, Tajín Twists, and the Tajín Strawberry Freeze, which was only available at one Taco Bell location in Orange County, California. The Tajín menu was eventually discontinued. However, one item seemed to have caught consumers' attention because Taco Bell shared it is once again teaming up with Tajín to bring back the Tajín Crunchy Taco. More Food News: How Domino's new crust and deals revived its struggling businessStruggling restaurant chain makes major change to win back customersMcDonald's Snack Wrap causes alarming shortage This latest relaunch features a crunchy corn taco shell coated with Tajín Clásico seasoning, filled with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch sauce, and mango pico de gallo salsa. If the shell's seasoning isn't enough, customers also receive an extra Tajín packet to sprinkle on the taco for additional flavor. The new Tajín Crunchy Taco is currently being tested for a limited time at select Taco Bell locations in Columbus, Ohio. However, if it performs well in test markets, it may be expanded nationwide. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Eater
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
These Fruity, Icy Raspados Have Kept Hollywood Cool for 17 Years
In Los Angeles's Mexican community, raspados vendors are not a monolith of shaved ice slingers who use generic syrups. Loyalty is earned by serving concentrated flavor combinations made with real fruit. All good raspados start with the jarabes (syrups) and a big block of ice. The raspado's construction — the speed with which the vendor pours chunky fruit syrup over cylinders of hand-shaved snow dressed with lechera, Tajín, or squirts of lime — all contributes to the final result. The longest line in town for these chilly cups forms at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Western Avenue, where Daniel Velázquez of Raspados El Chilango has built a cult following for more than 17 years. Velázquez grew up in Tlalpan, a borough in Mexico City known for its lush, tranquil national parks that border the State of Mexico. Soft-spoken and focused, the compact, wiry raspados vendor spends hours vigorously shaving snowy ice from a step ladder that looms over the three-foot frozen block set alongside his white cart. On his head, a wide bandana captures beads of sweat. The fruits used in Raspados El Chilango's syrups are sourced from Downtown's Seventh Street Produce Market. Customers who eye the cart are often compelled by plastic grip jars filled with colorful syrups packed to capacity with nance, guanábana, pineapple, strawberry, and coconut, among others. Raspados are $5 for a small, $6 for a medium, and $7 for a large. Velázquez's Raspados El Chilango went viral on social media in late June due to an incident that occurred outside the strip mall located at 1075 North Western Avenue. In the video, which has racked up nearly 6 million views on the Raspados El Chilango TikTok account, a security guard working in the strip mall's parking lot allegedly make threats to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Velázquez. As the contentious exchange made the social media rounds, Velázquez received support from social media followers and from regulars who queue at his cart, which is set up on the sidewalk just outside of the lot near the T-Mobile store. Raspados El Chilango in Hollywood. Bill Esparza 'I like coconut and strawberry, or coconut and walnut,' says Juan Vega, a local customer of 15 years. Raspados begin with swirls of lechera (condensed milk) inside a clear plastic cup before ice is packed in and generously covered in a syrup. A second flavor follows a hand-shaped bullet of ice heaped with overflowing fruit-laden syrup that's then crowned with chopped fruits. Finally, it's dressed through the hole at the center of the plastic dome lid with some Tajín, a squirt of lime, or a spot of El Cherito chamoy sauce if requested. A wide straw goes in to slurp up the slow-melting sludge of fruit, syrup, and ice. Spicy diablitos with a tamarind syrup and mangonadas made with mango, Tajín, and chamoy, promise contrasts of sour, spice, and salt; they're among the more beloved raspados here. Spring and summer afternoons bring out the longest lines for Velázquez, who had, until recently, been able to operate amid the sweeping ICE raids that began in late May 2025 due to a lesser presence of the enforcement agency in Hollywood. But on Tuesday, July 1, Velásquez announced on TikTok he had to temporarily shut down due to a sudden spate of ICE activity in the area — both undocumented and US citizens have been taken by the agency. 'Some women reached out to us here where we sell, and thanks to them, we were warned and we were able to escape. Stay Alert!' Velásquez wrote on his TikTok account. Raspados El Chilango has since returned to its corner, but Velásquez is taking the decision to open day by day, as are many other vendors in Los Angeles at the moment. 'I know my rights and don't cause anyone problems, so I'm not going anywhere,' Velásquez says. Raspados El Chilango is open 7 days a week from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Santa Monica Boulevard and Western Avenue. Bill Esparza A raspado getting eaten fresh. Raspados El Chilango with a line in Hollywood. Bill Esparza Eater LA All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
North Wales Live
03-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Tortila launches summer menu with protein pots and revamped salad
Tortilla has today launched its summer menu, with all-new Protein Pots and an upgraded salad offering. The Protein Pots are available for £5. Each pot features two scoops of clean protein with a choice of Chicken Asado, smoky Beef Barbacoa, juicy Pulled Pork, or Vegan Chilli paired with two of Tortilla's signature toppings and finished with a fresh lime wedge - with up to 62g of protein per pot. Tortilla's core salad offering has also been completely revamped. The new salad base now features a blend of Cos, kale and spinach, paired with Tajín cucumber salsa, a coriander and lime mayo dressing and a new toasted seeds and grains topper. Director of Food, James Garland, said: 'As we head into summer, I'm excited to introduce the next phase of our core menu revamp. This is the perfect opportunity to build on the foundations that make Tortilla the go-to for fresh, bold, flavour-driven food, starting with our Salad category refresh and the all-new Protein Pot side offering.' Tortilla has also teamed up with Just Eat to launch a summer bundle - a fully-loaded salad, a bag of chips, and a drink, for £14.95.
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Tortila launches summer menu with protein pots and revamped salad
Tortila launches summer menu with protein pots and revamped salad The pots feature four protein choices as well as toppings Tortilla has today launched its summer menu, with all-new Protein Pots and an upgraded salad offering. The Protein Pots are available for £5. Each pot features two scoops of clean protein with a choice of Chicken Asado, smoky Beef Barbacoa, juicy Pulled Pork, or Vegan Chilli paired with two of Tortilla's signature toppings and finished with a fresh lime wedge - with up to 62g of protein per pot. Tortilla's core salad offering has also been completely revamped. The new salad base now features a blend of Cos, kale and spinach, paired with Tajín cucumber salsa, a coriander and lime mayo dressing and a new toasted seeds and grains topper. Director of Food, James Garland, said: 'As we head into summer, I'm excited to introduce the next phase of our core menu revamp. This is the perfect opportunity to build on the foundations that make Tortilla the go-to for fresh, bold, flavour-driven food, starting with our Salad category refresh and the all-new Protein Pot side offering.' Article continues below Tortilla has also teamed up with Just Eat to launch a summer bundle - a fully-loaded salad, a bag of chips, and a drink, for £14.95.
