Pret A Manger throws it back to 2016, pricing-wise

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Pret A Manger is turning back the clock and relieving wallets with the “2016 Rewind Menu.” The LTO brings select consumer-favorite menu items back to their 2016 prices at Pret shops across New York City. The deal was inspired by the recent cultural nostalgia for 2016—a moment many associate with simpler routines and more affordable daily pleasures. Guests can find throwback pricing on a short list of Pret classics, including Plain Croissants and Pret’s Famous Ham & Cheese Baguette. The offer is available exclusively in NYC for a limited time, with quantities available on a first-come, first-served basis each day.

McAlister's Deli nails the "pickle theory"

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You've heard of the pickle theory—the relationship idea that in every successful couple, one person loves pickles and the other can't stand them. And McAlister's Deli is here for it, with something perfectly tailored to each half of the equation. For the pickle lover, it offers a Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich (melted cheddar, provolone, parmesan, and Swiss cheeses layered with pickle chips and finished with house-made dill pickle ranch on toasted country white bread), and Dill Pickle Lemonade, both available until March 4. For the pickle hater, the deli offers Giant Spuds (two potatoes pressed together, baked, and piled with toppings), and its "Famous Sweet Tea." Whether you're the pickle person or the one who picks them off, there's something here that was made for you, the brand says.

Nature's Path granola launches "Sweet 16 Acts of Love"

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Sixteen years ago, Arjan and Rimjhim Stephens created Nature's Path Love Crunch as a “thank you” for wedding guests who donated to the community in place of gifts. Now, the organic snack and breakfast producer is honoring these roots by launching “Sweet 16 Acts of Love,” a year-long partnership with Feed the Children. This national initiative will mobilize communities to pack and distribute food for families in need across 16 U.S. cities. Launching in Oklahoma City, the campaign significantly scales Love Crunch’s established Bite4Bite program, which has already generated over $20M in food bank donations to date. Activation cities include Birmingham, AL; Chandler, AZ; Anaheim, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Manchester, CT; Fort Myers, FL; Chicago, IL; Elkhart, IN; Boston, MA; Oklahoma City. OK; Bethlehem, PA; La Vergne, TN; Haltom City, TX; and Seattle, WA.

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore debuts Buttercream + Milk Bar collab

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Beautiful by Drew Barrymore is introducing Buttercream—a soft, sunny limited-edition hue inspired by birthday cake icing, created in celebration of Drew Barrymore’s birthday. The Buttercream color is now available across a range of the brand’s kitchen appliances and bakeware, including stand mixers, cookware, air fryers, stoneware and more. And because no birthday is complete without dessert, Beautiful by Drew Barrymore has partnered with Milk Bar to launch a limited-edition Buttercream Shortbread Baking Mix, created with founder Christina Tosi. The mix is made with real ingredients (no nuts or preservatives) and designed to pair with Beautiful’s stand mixers. The baking mix is available for presale for $12.99, exclusively on MilkBarStore.com. Orders begin shipping March 11.