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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Chili's fans fume over shocking 'shrinkflation'... 'how could they do this to me?'
Chili's is under fire for offering what one social media user has called 'tiny a** portions' of quesadillas. The customer ranted about his Chili's DoorDash order in a Reddit post on August 8, claiming it was an example of 'shrinkflation.' Shrinkflation is when products shrink in size or quantity while the price remains the same or even increases. 'I ordered a brisket casadilla [sic] and it's the size my child would eat when the hell did they cut portion sizes and jack up prices of the quesadilla?,' the user wrote. Other users are backing up the post creator, claiming they would send the food back if they received something so 'ridiculous.' 'It was the size of my hand when I was 6. Now it's half the size of my hand. I don't understand how chilis could do this to me,' a customer wrote. 'Wow, they're about the size of my mini pancakes I made for my kid this morning,' another commenter responded. Another user defended Chili's, however, saying that the quesadillas are the same size but they simply look smaller because the packaging has got bigger. Chili's has been the topic of conversation for months since pulling off what some say is ' the best restaurant comeback of all time.' An increasing number of brands have been accused of shrinkflation over the last few years following the rise of inflation. It's caused backlash from social media users, with some even threatening to boycott companies they believe are guilty of shrinking items while keeping the price the same. Social media has been accusing Chili's of shrinkflation for at least a year. 'I would simply never eat at that place again in my life,' a Reddit user wrote last year. The Brisket Quesadilla comes with eight quesadillas made with smoked pulled brisket, cheese, jalapeños and BBQ sauce — served with pico, sour cream and ranch. Chili's is also known for its meaty offerings like the Oldtimer — a popular cheeseburger that was altered this year. Following a successful fiscal third quarter, its parent company, Brinker International, announced Chili's delivered a strong fiscal fourth quarter ending on June 25 — surpassing analysts' expectations. Multiple social media users backed up the Reddit post creator's shrinkflation accusations Multiple restaurant chains, including Chipotle, have been accused of shrinking portion sizes. Some accusations have even ended in lawsuits. A New York resident sued Arby's last December — claiming the chain shrunk its fry and beverage sizes without changing prices or informing customers. The lawsuit is still ongoing. In April, a customer also sued The Cheesecake Factory, alleging the chain shrunk its cake slices. Daily Mail has reached out to Chili's for comment regarding its quesadillas and is awaiting response.
New York Times
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
The Fast and the Filling
For the last couple of weeks, I've been averaging a dinner time of around 9:58 p.m. It's not that I prefer to eat late. I'd love nothing more than to sit down to a meal at 6 p.m. on the dot, to not immediately go to bed with a stuffed stomach. But after a day in an office, a stint at the gym, a shower and a 45-minute commute, I'm lucky if I even make it home in time for 'Love Island USA.' At this rate, I'll rarely consider something that takes more than 30 minutes to get from the kitchen to the couch. But on the next day I squeak home before, say, 8:30, I'm making Kristina Felix's crispy potato quesadillas, coming in at, OK, 35 minutes. A hearty filling of shredded cheese and smashed potato and peas, along with a zippy slaw topping of seasoned cabbage, carrots, red onion and jalapeño, mean I won't need to eat two quesadillas to feel something. View this recipe. They're baked rather than heated in a skillet, so I can at least start the latest 'Love Island' episode and not worry about supervising my tortillas. 'They may puff up, which is great,' Kristina writes. Who doesn't love a puffy quesadilla? A very quick pasta is also on the table (or rather, in my lap). Nargisse Benkabbou's newish creamy tomato spaghetti with preserved lemon is already racking up five-star reviews, and for good reason: It requires fewer than 10 ingredients, consists almost entirely of pantry staples and takes a cool 25 minutes to make. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Aldi brings back fan favourite item - sending shoppers wild: 'I thought they were gone forever'
Aldi Australia fans are rejoicing after the budget supermarket quietly brought back one of its most beloved freezer items, and shoppers say they've 'never been happier'. The Urban Eats Mexican-style quesadillas - in both Chipotle chicken and cheesy beef varieties - have returned to freezers nationwide, priced at just $5.99 for a two-pack. Dubbed a 'freezer essential' by loyal fans, the quesadillas have become cult favourites for late-night snacks, work lunches, and those days when cooking just isn't on the cards. One shopper posted excitedly online: 'Rejoice! They're back!' alongside a photo of the long-lost treats in her Aldi trolley. The post quickly racked up comments from hundreds of fellow devotees who had been quietly mourning their disappearance. 'I lived off these a few years ago when I was nursing on night shifts, the Chipotle one is so good! I thought they were gone forever,' a fan commented. Others admitted to checking Aldi daily 'just in case' they'd return, with some saying they had all but given up hope. 'I was so sad when I couldn't find these, it's my comfort food,' one user wrote. The quesadillas are described as a quick and easy option that punches well above its weight for flavour and convenience Another added: 'I've never forgiven Aldi for discontinuing them. I saw them today and nearly wept in the freezer aisle.' The quesadillas are described as a quick and easy option that punches well above its weight for flavour and convenience. Customers have been known to dress them up with extras like sour cream, salsa, guacamole or even more cheese. 'These are so good. I add some extra onions and they're perfect,' one home cook shared, while another said, 'I would kill for a lactose-free version. I loved these before I started having lactose problems.' The comeback is part of a broader trend Aldi shoppers have come to expect - beloved items quietly disappearing for months at a time, only to return unexpectedly. 'I've been shopping Aldi for years. The fact is, some items just vanish for varying lengths of time. 'Dove soap - out for about six months, price card gone - then it came back. Same with toothpaste and orange juice. It's part of the thrill, honestly,' one longtime customer explained. Even former Aldi staff have weighed in, noting that while the pork and bean quesadillas were considered seasonal, the chicken and beef flavours were once part of the store's core freezer range. 'My store has the cheese and beans one, so I'm assuming other stores should have them by now or soon!' an optimistic shopper noted. While many customers were thrilled to see the quesadillas back, others used the moment to mourn other long-lost items, like the cult-status family meat pie and the Mexican shredded cheese. 'That was probably my fault,' joked one user about the lack of quesadillas. 'I revenge-bought these when they stopped stocking the big family pie. It was great value and tasted amazing - suddenly gone. So I had to find a replacement.' For now, though, the return of the Urban Eats quesadillas is being met with widespread celebration - and some stockpiling. 'I bought 10 packs. No regrets,' one shopper confessed.
