Chick-fil-A Now Makes Burgers And Wings With Their Little Blue Menu
Chick-fil-A has announced a new innovative kitchen brand called Little Blue Menu. Though they will serve their traditional favorites, this concept restaurant will also serve specialty items like burgers and…
Chick-fil-A has announced a new innovative kitchen brand called Little Blue Menu. Though they will serve their traditional favorites, this concept restaurant will also serve specialty items like burgers and chicken wings.
This expansion was inspired by Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy's first restaurant, which was established in 1946. It was here that he tested different menu items and presented them on a blue menu.
The first Little Blue Menu location opened on September 14 in College Park, Maryland. "College Park is a hub for innovation, so we can think of no better place to introduce Little Blue Menu and give customers more of what they want,” said L.J. Yankosky, senior director of the innovation and new ventures team at Chick-fil-A. This location is open from 6:30 AM to 10 PM, Monday through Saturday. Like Chick-fil-A, it will be closed on Sundays.
A Peak At The Menu Items
Believe it or not, the home of the "Eat More Chikin" slogan will now cook up an array of burgers. The Little Blue Menu will feature hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bacon burgers, and blue cheeseburgers. In addition, there will be the option to build your own. Next, there are bone-in and boneless wings with a variety of sauces. In addition to the traditional Chik-fil-A fries, there will be Brussel sprouts, sweet potato tots, mini biscuits, and onion rings as side options. Breakfast includes items such as a croissant and chocolate brioche. Dessert includes treats such as a lemon pie bar and cinnamon roll.
"To lean into a Maryland favorite, Little Blue Menu is excited to offer OLD BAY as an option in the Sauces & Seasoning section of the menu," Chick-fil-A explains about adding local flavors to their sauce options.
Digital Ordering
Fox5 Atlanta recently reported that the menu is not the only thing changing. "All orders will be taken digitally for pickup, delivery and catering," they explain about this Chick-fil-A app-driven process.
Chick-fil-A has been enthusiastic about its expansion plans as of late. With these new items being served alongside Chick-fil-A classics, we hope this new innovative concept comes closer to us soon.
Places with the Best Apple Cider in the U.S.
Apple cider season is here. There's just something special about having apple cider in the fall. You can have it any season, but it just tastes better in the fall. What's more, if it's chilly out, it's extra delicious to have hot apple cider with a dash of cinnamon. So, what are some spots with the best apple cider in the U.S.?
Before we get to today's apple cider, let's look at some of the interesting history of apple cider. According to Washington State University, the very "first recorded references to cider date back to Roman times," and, "in 55 BCE Julius Caesar found the Celtic Britons fermenting cider from native crabapples. The people of northern Spain were making sidra before the birth of Christ." That's so wild to think about.
Moreover, according to SmithsonianMag.com, "Evidence of apple trees growing along the banks to the Nile River can be found dating back to about 1300 B.C., but there's no evidence that ancient Egyptians ever used them for cider. However, considering how much the Egyptians enjoyed beer (and that they were one of the first cultures to brew it), they did have some notion of the joys of fermenting alcoholic beverages."
In other words, apple cider dates back a long, long time. In fact, apples are as old as time, really. Remember the Biblical story where Eve at the apple? There you have it. Even though apples are very ancient, the way that we eat them today is not. There are so many different ways to enjoy apples and apple cider in the fall. With that in mind, let's get into the best apple cider in the U.S. What's your favorite spot to get local apple cider? Reach out to us on social media and give us your picks.
Spots with the Best Apple Cider in the U.S.
Linvilla Orchards in Pennsylvania
Linvilla Orchards is located in Media, Pennsylvania, about 30 minutes south of Philadelphia. It's a favorite local spot to get apple cider every fall. In addition to apple cider, Linvilla has their legendary Apple Cider Doughnuts. Oh, my.
Franklin Cider Mill in Michigan
If you haven't tried the honey crisp apple cider at Franklin Cider Mill, then you haven't experienced fall. This cider mill, located in Bloomfield Hills, is close to Detroit. It's a super fun spot for fall activities.
Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill in North Carolina
You'll find delicious, fresh cider at Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill in Morganton, North Carolina. They, of course, make their own cider by pressing their fresh apples and turning it into yummy cider. They even offer it hot or as a slushie.
Mercier Orchards in Georgia
Mercier Orchards are a fourth generation family and veteran-owned and operated apple orchard. They were founded back in 1943. They offer amazing cider, as well as other fresh treats, such as baked goods and fruit. They're located in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Bedner's Farm Fresh Market in Florida
"Our mission at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market is to bring our customers a variety of locally grown produce," Bedner's Farm Fresh Market states on their social media pages. Located in Boynton Beach, Florida, this spot is known for its great cider and the annual Bedner's Fall Festival.
