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- Entertainment
Here's what the new Taco Bell Mountain Dew Baja Midnight tastes like
This is the first follow-up flavor to the cult classic beverage in 20 years. 2:18 Taco Bell customers flipped out earlier this year when the fast food chain announced its massive new menu plans at Live Más LIVE, and now, the highly anticipated second iteration of a fan-favorite beverage is hitting menus this month. The new Taco Bell exclusive Mountain Dew Baja Midnight marks the first-ever permanent flavor expansion of the cult classic Mountain Dew Baja Blast. What to know about new Mountain Dew Baja Midnight at Taco Bell The new soda, which hits menus nationwide on Aug. 14, "blends a refreshing blast of passion fruit flavor with the signature tropical lime flavor" of the original, Taco Bell stated in a press release Tuesday. To compliment its bright teal counterpart, Mountain Dew Baja Midnight is a Taco Bell purple hue, which when paired side by side evokes the company colors of the 1990s. "BAJA BLAST has consistently sparked creativity, defied expectations, and continues to be a cornerstone of the Taco Bell experience," Taco Bell CMO Taylor Montgomery said in a statement. "Our fans made it iconic, and they're the reason we're expanding the universe for the first time with MOUNTAIN DEW BAJA MIDNIGHT. It's unexpected, it's Taco Bell purple, and it's tasty enough to earn its place in the fandom." Baja Midnight comes in two formats, a regular fountain soda or a "Freeze," for fans who prefer it frozen and icy. How to get free Mountain Dew Baja Midnight at Taco Bell On Aug. 15 to celebrate the newest drink launch, Taco Bell Rewards Members can enjoy a medium size Mountain Dew Baja Midnight for free when they spend $5 or more in the Taco Bell app. The offer is available at participating U.S. Taco Bell locations, while supplies last.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bartram Trail graduate Julian Suri rallies from five shots back to win Korn Ferry Tour event
Julian Suri has finally won in America. Suri, a Bartram Trail graduate and Ponte Vedra Beach resident whose previous high-level professional victories came on the DP World Tour and the European Challenge Tour, birdied five of his last eight holes on Aug. 3 at the Ogden Golf and Country Club for a closing 63 to win the Korn Ferry Tour Utah Championship at 18-under-par 262. He defeated five players tied at 16-under, including 54-hole co-leader Taylor Montgomery and PGA Tour veteran Spencer Levin. Suri opened with a 69 in the first round and improved his score each day, posting subsequent rounds of 66 and 64 before the final day. Suri drained an 8-foot birdie putt at the last and had to wait until five more twosomes finished before he could put his hands on the trophy. Julian Suri moves closer to PGA Tour card Suri, 34, came from five shots behind Montgomery and Robby Shelton at the start of the day, the fourth comeback from a five-shot deficit or larger this season. Suri is the 13th first-time winner in 2025 on the Korn Ferry Tour and the second-oldest this season. Josh Teater won in Panama at the age of 45. Suri earned $180,000 for his second top-10 finish of the season and moved from 56th to 16th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list with five events remaining until the Korn Ferry Tour Championship. The top 20 players on the points list at the end of the season will earn PGA Tour cards for 2026. Suri won his first Official World Golf Rankings-sanctioned event since the 2017 Danish Golf Championship. That propelled a rise as high as 60th in the world, which qualified him for two starts each in the British Open and PGA Championship. He tied for 19th in the 2018 PGA. He has battled injuries since then and failed in two trips to the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament the last two years to earn a Tour card. Suri has been playing on conditional status on the Korn Ferry Tour. Julian Suri won two state titles at Bartram Trail Suri has 15 career PGA Tour starts and won in his 39th Korn Ferry Tour start. His best finish was a tie for 8th in the Houston Open. Suri led Bartram Trail to the 2008 FHSAA state championship and is the only First Coast high school player to win back-to-back individual titles, in 2007 and 2008. He played at Duke for four years. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Bartram Trail graduate Julian Suri rallies to win Korn Ferry Tour event
New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Taco Bell invites fans to construct custom dishes — and plucking the tastiest creations for their menu
Taco Bell customers are putting on their chef hats. The fast-food company launched a new nationwide in-app experience called Fan Style that allows fans to create, name and share their custom orders for anyone else to order. When other patrons order the custom creation, the original creator receives reward points equal to the value of the customized item. The more it gets ordered by app users, the more rewards the creator gets. Advertisement 3 Taco Bell is launching an in-app experience called Fan Style that allows fans to create, name, and share their custom orders. Taco Bell Whether you want to remove Spicy Ranch and add Creamy Jalapeño Sauce or make your nachos vegetarian-friendly, anything goes with Fan Style. Taco Bell said that later this year, select Fan Styles — presumably the most popular ones — will get a spot on Taco Bell's national menu and will be featured for a limited time. Advertisement According to the press release, chosen Fan Styles will be judged on factors such as creativity, originality, name appeal and operational feasibility. 'It's more than just customization; it's a way for fans to show off their go-to creations and get the spotlight they've always said their orders deserve,' the release explained. Taco Bell noted that 'well over half of all Taco Bell app checkouts include a customized menu item,' and this is a fan-first way to crowdsource a 'menu-worthy' item. 'If it's your go-to, it could be the next big thing,' the restaurant chain said. Advertisement 3 Later this year, select Fan Styles will get a spot on Taco Bell's national menu for a limited time. Taco Bell No purchase is required to participate, but users must be a Taco Bell Rewards program member and signed into their account on the mobile app to create a Fan Style order. Fans have the chance to get their order on the menu until 11:59 p.m. PT on Wednesday, August 13. While it's up to the creators to show off their custom order, Taco Bell is giving some lucky fans the opportunity for a huge boost. Advertisement On July 29 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Taco Bell will have a one-time Tuesday Drop on the mobile app that will unlock a limited number of real-world advertising placements that fans can claim. These ad placements can include digital billboards, movie theater previews or even sky banners. 3 Fans have the chance to get their order on the menu until 11:59 p.m. PT on Wednesday, August 13. Taco Bell 'Our fans know every inch of the Taco Bell menu, so it only makes sense that they help dream up what belongs on it next,' Taylor Montgomery, Chief Marketing Officer at Taco Bell, said in a statement. 'Fan Style is about giving them the power to show off their creativity and pride in their go-to orders. This isn't just customization; it's about creating something that's perfectly theirs, and maybe even inspiring someone else's new favorite. It's the ultimate fan-first move – and it just might land their creation on menus nationwide.'
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taco Bell Lands Limited-Edition Menu Item From Legendary Pro Athlete
Taco Bell Lands Limited-Edition Menu Item From Legendary Pro Athlete originally appeared on Parade. A new menu offer just landed at Taco Bell, and it's all because of. The iconic Mexican-inspired chain is teaming up with the pro skater to launch his version of Taco Bell's Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box (BYOLCB), said to be packed with some of his "all-time favorites." The celebrity-crafted combo includes a classic Cheese Quesadilla, a Crunchy Taco, Chips & Nacho Cheese Sauce, and a medium Lipton Iced Tea. Related: "At Taco Bell, delivering bold flavor at unbeatable value for our fans isn't a trend—it's part of our DNA," said Taylor Montgomery, Taco Bell chief marketing officer, in the June 23 announcement. "We're seeing 1 in 5 Luxe Cravings Boxes being scooped up by Taco Bell first timers, meaning our value is not just satisfying cravings—it's so compelling it's bringing new fans. Now, we're turning it up another notch with this epic collaboration proving that craveability and value aren't mutually exclusive." Taco Bell's current Luxe Boxes include: $5 Classic Luxe Cravings Box: Beefy 5 Layer Burrito Crunchy Taco Cinnamon Twists Medium Fountain Drink $7 Supreme Luxe Cravings Box: Chicken Chalupa Supreme Beefy 5-Layer Burrito Crunchy Taco Chips & Nacho Cheese Sauce Medium Fountain Drink $9 Discovery Luxe Cravings Box: Avocado Ranch Crispy Chicken Burrito (for limited time) Doritos Locos Tacos Crunchy Taco Cinnamon Twists Medium Fountain Drink But Hawk's go-to meal combo isn't the only offer to come from the Taco Bell partnership, as the icons are also releasing a bundle exclusively via Uber Eats. Customers who order Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Bundle on Uber Eats will have access to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater™ 3 + 4 demo codes and can enter a sweepstakes sponsored by Uber Eats for a chance at other amazing prizes, according to the press release. And starting July 11, each week, every in-app order of a $5, $7, or $9 Luxe Cravings Box—or Tony Hawk's take on the Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box—will unlock one of the unique in-game items: 7/11–7/17: Salsa Verde Skateboard 7/18–7/24: Taco Bell Hoodie 7/25–7/31: Taco Bell Sweatpants 8/1–8/7: Verde Grip Tape 8/8–8/13: Taco Bell Puffer Vest "Taco Bell was my fuel in the early days of Birdhouse. It kept me going while I was chasing a dream," Hawk, 57, added. "I had a self-imposed Taco Bell allowance and practically lived on it while creating a brand and skating nonstop. So, getting to create my own box with Taco Bell along with co-creating a line of new in-game features is my version of living the dream. I hope it inspires others chasing their passion to keep pushing, keep grinding, and maybe grab a taco along the way." At risk of saving the best news for last, Hawk's most dedicated fans can enter for a chance to win one of 500 limited-edition skate decks (15 of which are autographed by the legend himself) beginning at 2 p.m. PT on June 24, only via the Taco Bell app. About 50,000 early-access demo codes for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater™ 3 + 4 will also be up for grabs in the app around 3 p.m. PT on Tuesday. Next: Taco Bell Lands Limited-Edition Menu Item From Legendary Pro Athlete first appeared on Parade on Jun 23, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Taco Bell's New Menu Items Turn Heads with Bold Challenge to Chicken Chains
Taco Bell is going all in on crispy chicken this summer with a trio of bold new menu items. Starting June 17, fans can grab a crispy chicken taco for $2.79, a burrito for $5.49, or two crispy chicken strips for $3.99 all featuring Taco Bell's signature twist on fried chicken. Each dish centers on the brand's new all-white meat chicken strips, marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and breaded with tortilla chips and breadcrumbs for a crunchy, zesty bite. These strips made waves earlier this year when the brand re-launched its Crispy Chicken Nuggets for eight weeks in April. That re-release followed a 2024 trial run that sold out in under a week. "The demand for our nuggets was off the charts," said Taylor Montgomery, Taco Bell's Chief Marketing Officer, in a press release. "We're not like every other chicken spot out there—we're doing crispy chicken the only way we know how: full of flavor and unmistakably Taco Bell." The new items also introduce two sauces into the mix: a spicy ranchero made with Anaheim and jalapeño chiles, tomatoes, and garlic, and an avocado ranch for a creamy, cooling option. This move marks another step in Taco Bell's bid to stake out territory in the fast food chicken wars. With competitors like McDonald's recently expanding their lineup with McCrispy Strips and specialty dips, Taco Bell's pivot is clear: give fans something crispy, but keep it unexpected. According to the company, nearly five million Americans tried the crispy nuggets during their debut, and the nuggets were included in almost one in six orders. That success helped fuel the shift toward making crispy chicken a permanent fixture. "We're a taco place doing chicken our own way," said Montgomery. "And like all our best moments, it's a little unexpected—because we've never been about following the rules." With summer heating up and fast food menus getting a spicy upgrade, Taco Bell's crispy chicken drop might just be the flavor shake-up fans didn't know they Bell's New Menu Items Turn Heads with Bold Challenge to Chicken Chains first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 12, 2025
