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Limited-Time Offer: Dive into Fallout’s World with Grubhub’s Nuka-Blast Burger!
“Grubhub debuts the Nuka-Blast Burger Meal to celebrate the series premiere of Fallout on Prime Video. Spice up your meal and join the Fallout universe!”
Last Updated on April 17, 2024 by Daily News Staff
Calling all Fallout fans! Get ready to immerse yourself in the post-apocalyptic universe like never before. Grubhub is delighted to announce the launch of the limited-edition Nuka-Blast Burger Meal to coincide with the highly-anticipated series premiere of Fallout on Prime Video. This exclusive dining experience offers a unique blend of spice and flavor, allowing fans to indulge in the Fallout atmosphere while enjoying a delicious meal. Read on to discover all the exciting details!
The Nuka-Blast Burger Meal:
Prepare your taste buds for an explosive burst of flavor with the Nuka-Blast Burger Meal. This special package includes the Nuka-Blast Burger, a side of fries, and the iconic Nuka-Cola Victory SPECIAL RELEASE from Jones Soda. Designed to pay homage to the Nuka-World theme park before the Great War, Grubhub has crafted a meal that captures the essence of the Fallout universe.
The Nuka-Blast Burger itself is a mouth-watering creation filled with zest and heat. Featuring Calabrian chilis, fire-roasted jalapeño peppers, cayenne spices, and a specially crafted spicy dipping sauce made with ghost chili peppers, this burger guarantees to bring the heat. Accompanied by a serving of perfectly cooked fries, this meal balances the spice with a classic favorite. Wash it all down with the refreshing Nuka-Cola Victory SPECIAL RELEASE peach mango soda, the ultimate thirst-quencher for any Fallout fanatic.
“Tune In & Takeout” Series:
The Nuka-Blast Burger Meal is an integral part of Prime Video and Grubhub’s ongoing “Tune In & Takeout” series. This collaboration enhances your viewing experience by offering food pairings and promos that perfectly complement your favorite shows and movies on Prime Video. Over the years, Grubhub has delivered exclusive experiences for its subscribers, including popular titles such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Candy Cane Lane, and Shotgun Wedding. Now, they’re bringing the Fallout universe to the table, giving fans an extraordinary way to engage with their favorite series.
Ordering Details:
To get your hands on the Nuka-Blast Burger Meal, simply place your order through Grubhub. Priced at $12 (before taxes, tips, and fees), this exclusive meal will be available for delivery on April 11 until supplies last. Please note that orders are limited to select areas in New York City and Los Angeles, and there is a limit of one meal per customer. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable dining experience!
Grubhub+ Trial Membership:
Prime members in the U.S. can enjoy additional benefits and rewards by signing up for a Grubhub+ trial membership, free for one year, through amazon.com/grubhub. In addition to $0 delivery fees on eligible orders, Grubhub+ members gain access to member-only perks and rewards from thousands of participating restaurants nationwide. Upgrade your dining experience and take advantage of this exciting opportunity.
Full terms and conditions can be found here.
Prime members in the U.S. enjoy savings, convenience and entertainment, all in one single membership. Members in the U.S. can sign up for a Grubhub+ trial membership, free for one year, by visiting amazon.com/grubhub. In addition to $0 delivery fees on eligible orders, Grubhub+ members get access to member-only perks and rewards from thousands of participating restaurants across the country, additional fees apply. For more Grubhub+ details and terms see here.
Grubhub’s partnership with Prime Video has resulted in another extraordinary dining experience with the Nuka-Blast Burger Meal. Celebrate the series premiere of Fallout and transport yourself to the post-apocalyptic world while savoring an incredible meal. The limited-edition Nuka-Blast Burger Meal offers fans a chance to embark on a culinary journey in a way that only Grubhub and Prime Video can deliver. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this explosive adventure!
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About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.
About Fallout
Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time from acclaimed developer Bethesda Game Studios, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have. Two hundred years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind—and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them. The series comes from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Nolan directed the first three episodes. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, writers and co-showrunners. The series stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins. Fallout will be available in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.
About Prime Video
Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Saltburn, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, The Boys, and AIR; licensed fan favorites Dawson’s Creek and M3GAN; Prime member exclusive Thursday Night Football; and programming from partners such as Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video Channels add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 450 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Barbie and Oppenheimer, via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy content such as Jury Duty and Bosch: Legacy free with ads on Freevee. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access.
For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
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Make Summer Pop with a Super Snack
(Family Features) When it comes to summer snacking, it’s hard to top the combination of favorite seasonal flavors.
You can enjoy both the sweetness of freeze-dried strawberries and popped popcorn, a whole grain that’s 100% unprocessed with no additives, hidden ingredients or GMOs, in this three-ingredient Strawberries and Cream Popcorn recipe.
Just drizzle white chocolate over popped popcorn then sprinkle with ground freeze-dried strawberries for a perfectly delicious way to meld all your favorite flavors of summer into one easy, convenient snack.
Find more summer snacking solutions by visiting Popcorn.org.
Strawberries and Cream Popcorn
Recipe courtesy of The Popcorn Board
Servings: 4-6
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- In small food processor or spice grinder, pulse freeze-dried strawberries until finely ground. Place popped popcorn in large bowl. Drizzle melted chocolate over top; toss until well coated. Sprinkle evenly with ground freeze-dried strawberries; toss until well coated.
- Scrape onto large parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spreading into even layer.
- Let stand at room temperature 30-60 minutes, or until chocolate is set and hardened. To serve, break into pieces.
- Tips: To melt chocolate, place chocolate chips in heatproof bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring 3-5 minutes, or until smooth.
- To melt chocolate in microwave, place chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on medium, stirring every 30 seconds, for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth and melted.
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The beloved bite-sized favorite returns nationwide with new meal options and a social media twist
For years, KFC customers flooded social media with one simple request: Bring back Popcorn Chicken.
Now, after more than three years off the menu, the fast-food chain has answered that call. KFC announced the nationwide return of its iconic Popcorn Chicken, reviving one of the restaurant’s most requested menu items in recent memory.
Originally introduced in the early 1990s, Popcorn Chicken quickly became a favorite among fans who appreciated its crispy, bite-sized pieces that were perfect for dipping, sharing, or enjoying as a quick snack. The menu item disappeared from restaurants in 2023, sparking years of online petitions, comments, and customer requests asking for its return.
According to KFC, those voices did not go unheard.
“We read every comment, every DM, and even every online petition signature,” said Melissa Cash, Chief Marketing Officer for KFC U.S. “The message was impossible to ignore.”
The company says the return is part of its broader “Kentucky Fried Comeback” strategy, which focuses on reconnecting with longtime fans while introducing new ways for customers to engage with the brand.
Three Ways to Enjoy Popcorn Chicken
Customers can now order Popcorn Chicken in several different formats, while supplies last:
- $10 Popcorn Chicken Bucket – A 16-ounce bucket served with four dipping sauces, designed for sharing.
- Popcorn Chicken Big Box ($10.99) – Includes 6 ounces of Popcorn Chicken, two Original Recipe Tenders, medium fries, a medium drink, two dipping sauces, and a chocolate chunk cookie.
- Popcorn Chicken Combo ($8.49) – Features 6 ounces of Popcorn Chicken, medium fries, a medium drink, and one dipping sauce.
Prices and participation may vary by location.
More Than a Menu Item
KFC isn’t just bringing back the food—it is also embracing internet culture.
To celebrate the return, the company partnered with GIPHY to launch a collection of exclusive Popcorn Chicken-themed GIFs featuring Colonel Sanders. The animated reactions are designed to appear alongside the familiar “grab the popcorn” moments that dominate social media during sporting events, reality television, and other viral moments.
The campaign reflects how restaurants are increasingly extending product launches beyond the dining room by engaging customers through social media and digital platforms.
The Power of Nostalgia
The return of Popcorn Chicken highlights a growing trend across the restaurant industry: the revival of discontinued menu favorites.
Major restaurant chains have increasingly found success bringing back nostalgic products after years of customer demand. Limited-time returns often generate excitement on social media while encouraging longtime customers to revisit the brand.
For KFC, Popcorn Chicken represents more than just another menu option—it is a reminder of a product that helped define the chain for an entire generation of customers.
Whether enjoyed as a quick snack, paired with fries, or shared with family and friends, fans once again have the chance to enjoy one of KFC’s most recognizable comfort foods.
The returning menu item is available now at participating KFC restaurants nationwide while supplies last.
Why This Matters
The revival of Popcorn Chicken demonstrates how customer feedback—especially through social media—can directly influence menu decisions. Rather than relying solely on introducing new products, brands are increasingly looking to nostalgia and fan favorites to reconnect with loyal customers while attracting a new generation of diners.
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(Family Features) If you’re in a tight spot for a last-minute potluck barbecue, don’t just throw together any salad. This Queso Cheese Corn Salad features a zesty homemade dressing and a salad base with a bit of heat (if you dare). Discover more cookout recipes by visiting Culinary.net.
Queso Cheese Corn Salad
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6
Dressing:
- 2 limes, juice only
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cans whole corn, drained
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)
- 1 hot pepper (optional)
- 1 cup shredded queso cheese
- freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
- To make dressing: In bowl, mix lime juice, mayo, salt and sugar.
- In separate large bowl, mix corn; bell pepper; onion, if desired; hot pepper, if desired; and queso cheese.
- Pour dressing over corn mixture and mix well. Top with cilantro.
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