Subway introduced recently a couple of new menu items. The Fritos Chicken Enchilada was publicized during the Super Bowl. It’s a nice balance of soft and crunchy, with the tender pulled chicken drenched in a surprisingly tasty enchilada sauce topped by half an individual-sized bag of Fritos (which reminds me of Cliff Huxtable adding potato chips to his hoagies). With the southwest chipotle sauce I added, the sub was bursting with diverse flavors, and I would order it again.
On the other hand, the Flatizza was a one-and-done for me. The flatbread was tasteless, and it’s pretty skimpy on toppings. You can choose a plain cheese Flatizza, pepperoni, spicy Italian or veggie, or you can select your own toppings.
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Pizza Hut consistently makes a good crust. I like its pan style, and the stuffed crust is nice and cheesy. And now Pizza Hut has the hand-tossed pizza. The crust is lighter, a bit sweet, brushed with garlic butter and topped with seasonings. If pan style is too thick for you, then this is the pizza for you.
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McDonald’s rolled out its Mighty Wings last fall for a limited time. I really liked them for their meatiness and slight spiciness, and I hope McDonald’s brings them back, although at a lower price. Each wing was priced at about one dollar (three for for $3.69, five for $5.59 and 10 for $9.69), making them too expensive for most consumers. That’s apparently the reason why McDonald’s has an extra 10 million pounds of Mighty Wings to get rid of.
You’ll usually find a daily special, and on one occasion I devoured a Bashful Camel ($9.99), filled with a wonderfully creamy coleslaw that had bits of jalapeno in it over juicy pulled pork, with BBQ sauce that had a small kick to it. This sandwich should permanently be on the menu because it’s that good.
The restaurant makes a big deal of its subs, so I picked two. I got the AJ’s Club ($5.75) in a tomato basil wrap and loved it, as it was packed with ham, turkey and bacon, along with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
