May 12, 2025

KRISPY KREME Celebrates PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary with A-maze-ing New Doughnut Collection

By Staff Reports Ready, players?! Krispy Kreme® today announced an a-maze-ing collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., for PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary, celebrating the global, cultural icon with all-new doughnuts inspired by the classic game. Fans will want to chomp these new doughnuts before it’s “game over!” Available beginning today for a limited time at participating U.S. shops, the Krispy […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 3 min read
January 24, 2025

New Series Boos, Brews, and BBQ Unveils the Haunting Flavors of America’s Most Haunted Cities

By Staff Reports Brace yourself for a wild ride of ghostly encounters and smoky flavors! Boos, Brews, and BBQ, a thrilling new TV series, is taking viewers on a cross-country journey to uncover the hidden stories, haunted histories, and iconic BBQ flavors of America’s spookiest cities. Hosted by a dynamic trio of personalities, Barry Kerch, drummer of the chart-topping rock […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 1 min read
May 20, 2024

Vote for Michael Quick for Carla Hall’s Favorite Chef!

By Nolan P. Smith Editor It is time to rally! Voting opened today for Carla Hall’s Favorite Chef, and we are encouraging everyone to vote for the High Desert’s own Michael Quick! Vote below and vote daily! https://favchef.com/2024/michael-quick Learn more about Michael’s journey and this amazing opportunity on the Pastrami Nation Podcast, live May 21st at 7PM PST on YouTube, […]

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October 25, 2023

Cheetos Enters New Category with Debut of CHEETOS Pretzels

By Staff Reports From Cheetos Popcorn to Cheetos Mac N’ Cheese, Cheetos has been leaving its mark on the snack aisle for years with unexpected innovations. Now, Chester Cheetah is at it again – Cheetle-fying yet another beloved snack with the creation of Cheetos Pretzels. “Our fans are always hungry for unique ways that they can experience Cheetos’ signature cheesy […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 1 min read
October 17, 2023

Pepper X Earns Guinness World Records Title As New Hottest Pepper In The World

By Staff Reports Smokin’ Ed Currie’s Pepper X® has officially set a world record as the hottest chili in the world. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ announced the title today, following the chili pepper registering an average 2,693,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) in lab tests at Winthrop University in South Carolina. Pepper X breaks the record previously held by Smokin’ Ed’s Carolina […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 2 min read
October 9, 2023

Zoinks! KRISPY KREME and Scooby-Doo Come Together for First-Ever Scooby-Doo Halloween Doughnuts

By Staff Reports Ruh-Roh! Krispy Kreme® and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, are bringing mystery and monsters to life this Halloween in a first‑ever unveiling of the all‑new Scooby-Doo™ Halloween Dozen. Beginning today, fans can head to participating Krispy Kreme shops across the U.S. to grab a Scooby-Doo™ Halloween Dozen, which comes in a limited-edition custom Scooby-Doo dozens box […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 1 min read
September 6, 2023

Bones Coffee Haunted Mansion Box Set Review

By Rebecca Smith Coinciding with the release of Disney’s latest ride-based movie adaptation, Bones Coffee Company unveiled their Haunted Mansion box set, featuring the delightful Brownie from Beyond-Caramel Brownie flavor. As a devoted Haunted Mansion enthusiast, I was brimming with excitement to sample this brand-new coffee offering. The packaging, adorned with captivating artwork from the movie, was so artfully done […]

Rebecca Smith Food 0 58 sec read
May 21, 2023

Food Truck Pros Take On Talented Rookies in The Great Food Truck Race: David and Goliath Hosted by Tyler Florence

For the first time in the show’s history, The Great Food Truck Race is pitting industry pros against talented up-and-coming rookies in a David vs. Goliath battle of the best food on wheels. By Staff Reports For the first time in the show’s history, The Great Food Truck Race is pitting industry pros against talented up-and-coming rookies in a David […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 2 min read
January 29, 2023

Tom Hanks on Mythical Kitchen’s LAST MEALS

By Staff Reports Tom Hanks is the latest guest and shares his “last meal” with Mythical Chef Josh Scherer while answering compelling questions about life, death, and how it all connects to his chosen meal.   Tom and Mythical Chef Josh discuss Tom getting Covid in Australia (and not telling his kids), loneliness, his connection to Greece, the infamous “Tom Cruise […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 1 min read
January 18, 2023

POST CONSUMER BRANDS COLLABORATES WITH DISNEY TO LAUNCH NEW CEREAL OFFERINGS IN CELEBRATION OF DISNEY 100 YEARS OF WONDER

By Staff Reports To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Disney (Disney100), Post Consumer Brands is participating in the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration with the launch of multiple, limited-edition offerings. As a staple at the breakfast table, Post worked together with Disney to create a one-of-a-kind themed fruity cereal, a new-to-market confetti cake flavored cereal and a special edition […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 1 min read
December 6, 2022

POP-TARTS CELEBRATES FIRST FROSTED GINGERBREAD FLAVOR BY LISTING A GINGERBREAD HOUSE ON ZILLOW

By Staff Reports This holiday season, Pop-Tarts is celebrating the wild world of homeowning with a crazy good idea – build your Frosted Gingerbread Pop-Tarts dream house for a chance to win money you can use toward your real dream house. The brand is putting a new twist on the classic gingerbread house-making tradition with this gift of an offering. […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 1 min read
July 19, 2022

HEINZ Accelerates Culinary Trends with Launch of New Chef-Inspired HEINZ 57 Collection

By Staff Reports HEINZ® announces the new HEINZ 57 Collection – a line of elevated sauces and spreads designed to add magic to the culinary experience, one spoonful, drizzle or spread anywhere, anytime. Aiming to make culinary trends more accessible, HEINZ – a Kraft Heinz Company brand – looked to the culinary expertise of award-winning Chefs, Lee Wolen and Joe […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 1 min read
July 19, 2022

ZOA Energy Announces First-of-Its-Kind Partnership with Black Adam

By Staff Reports After becoming the fastest-growing energy drink in the market, and expanding into the pre-workout supplement category earlier this year with the launch of ZOA+, ZOA Energy will activate at San Diego Comic-Con to give fans an exclusive first look in-person at its latest partnership with the highly anticipated upcoming feature film, Black Adam. With his unstoppable powers […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 2 min read
May 6, 2022

Get the Surprising and Sometimes Jawdropping 411 on Classic Dishes with New Series Messy History of American Food

By Staff Reports Dive mouth-first into the often-messy history of some of America’s most iconic foods with a wild ride that’s hilarious, surprising, and informational in the new series, Messy History of American Food, premiering Wednesday, May 11th exclusively on discovery+. The six-episode series will premiere two new episodes a week as it shines a light on some of the messiest origin stories of American food […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 1 min read
July 13, 2021

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Blends Together Two Iconic Comfort Foods to Create a Limited-Edition Macaroni & Cheese Flavored Ice Cream

By Staff Reports This summer, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese is bringing together two of life’s greatest pleasures: ice cream and macaroni & cheese. For the first time ever, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese will launch a limited-edition ice cream in partnership with Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult favorite brand known for making decadent and delicious ice cream and vegan ice cream with just […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 1 min read
May 10, 2021

Machete Star Danny Trejo’s Cerveza Now Available Statewide in California

By Staff Reports Actor and humanitarian Danny Trejo announces the statewide launch of his Mexican style lager, Trejo’s Cerveza. Prior to this expansion, Trejo’s Cerveza was only available in the Los Angeles area through retailers including Bevmo, Whole Foods, Ralphs and Total Wine. Trejo’s Cerveza is as unique as its namesake. The crisp, Mexican style lager perfectly represents El Jefe […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 57 sec read
May 5, 2021

Funimation x TokyoTreat Pairs Delicious Snacks From Japan to the World of Anime

By Staff Reports The world of snacks and the world of anime are colliding once again! Funimation is excited to announce that they’re teaming up for a special limited edition box with TokyoTreat! The special, limited edition Anime Marathon Munchies box is now available on tokyotreat.com and will be available while supplies last until May 30, and it’s the perfect box […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 48 sec read
April 1, 2021

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Introduce Godzilla vs. Kong-Inspired Limited Time Offers Globally

By Staff Reports CKE Restaurants announced today its partnership with Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment to promote the premiere of the highly-anticipated cinematic actioner Godzilla vs. Kong timed to the film’s release, with special edition menu offerings at Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants around the world. Godzilla vs. Kong is in theaters internationally and, as of today, March 31, in […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 1 min read
August 21, 2020

To Eats His Own: Apollo Restaurant

Welcome to our new column devoted to food reviews: To Eats His Own. Food reviews have been the #1 requested feature since we started Pastrami Nation, so we are excited to dive in! This column will feature food reviews from across the country by Pastrami Nation’s founders, Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith, as well as other Pastrami Nation […]

Jason T Smith Food 0 1 min read
August 13, 2020

To Eats His Own: Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to our brand new column devoted to food reviews: To Eats His Own. Food reviews have been the #1 requested feature since we started Pastrami Nation, so we are excited to dive in! This column will feature food reviews from across the country by Pastrami Nation’s founders, Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith. From fast food to fine […]

Nolan Smith Food 0 3 min read
April 17, 2020

Comic-Con 2020, WonderCon Cancelled in Light of the Covid-19 Pandemic

By Staff Reports For the first time in its 50-year history San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC), the organizers behind the annual pop culture celebration, announced today with deep regret that there will be no Comic-Con in 2020. The event will instead return to the San Diego Convention Center from July 22-25, 2021. Recognizing that countless attendees save and plan for […]

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