Carl's Jr. Starts Testing Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwich on 4/20
Carl's Jr. continues to dig its greasy claws into the munchies market, one "high-dea" at a time.
Olivia Munn in a Bikini Is the Key to Selling a Burger
Carl's Jr., the California-based fast food chain known for its provocative ads, is in the midst of rolling out a new promotional campaign. The crux of it: "Ugly [models] don't sell burgers." But Olivia Munn in a skimpy bikini—and straddling a Sea-Doo—apparently does.
You Don't Have to Choose Between Cheesesteak and Burger Any More
Is that footlong cheeseburger not getting the job done for you? Try the Carl's Jr. Philly Cheesesteak Burger. A cheesesteak on a bun? No, a cheesesteak on top of a burger. Hey, it didn't make these Legos fat. [Adfreak]
Battle of the Footlong Cheeseburgers
Hey, you know what America needs? More novelty fast food sandwiches! Unwilling to be outdone by Sonic, which unveiled their new Footlong Quarter Pound Coney earlier this month, Carl's Jr. is testing Footlong Cheeseburgers at their Santa Ana, California locations.
Eating & Drinking: Monday Edition
• Kogi, the Korean taco truck that LA residents have been buzzing about for months, opened in midtown today for an hour with Top Chef contestant Lee Anne Wong dishing out the food. Don't feel too bad if you missed out. New York should get a Kogi truck of its own by the end of the summer. [ML, GS, ML]
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Padma Likes It Extra-Spicy
When Padma Lakshmi said she planned to put her "passion for meat" into a new commercial for the fast food chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, she wasn't kidding, clearly. Her new TV spot for the company has finally debuted, and well, we certainly hope Teddy has no objections. [YouTube]
