Red Robin takes on the “swicy” trend with their new spicy new menu.
The fall season may be filled with all kinds of fall-flavored menu items, but nothing beats a classic food trend that can be enjoyed all year round. The “swicy” trend has long taken over fast food chains’ kitchens and creative labs, bringing the heat no matter the season and no matter which food item it will be. This combination of sweet and spicy has taken over burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, and nuggets at well-known fast food giants, and just in time for fall, another restaurant has fallen to its hot chambers. Red Robin is the latest food spot to join the “swicy” trend, and they’re taking the heat to another level, thanks to a new gourmet burger with extra waves of spice, new wing sauces, hand-crafted premium mocktails, and of course, shareable desserts.
Red Robin has introduced an exciting selection of new menu items perfect for the cold air of the fall season. This new lineup brings a twist to the latest “swicy” food trend and offers a range of dishes designed to give you that much-needed heat and flavor kick. Get your forks and water ready, it’s about to be a spicy ride:
Jalapeño Heatwave Burger
First off the bat, Red Robin introduces the Jalapeño Heatwave Burger, the newest addition to their gourmet burger lineup. This burger packs a punch, which would be an understatement as this spicy new burger brings a slow burn that builds up with each bite. This baddie features grilled jalapeño, pepper-jack cheese, caramelized onion, green chili aioli, and freshly smashed avocado with red pepper flakes. That’s not all, it’s also topped with crispy fried jalapeño coins to give a satisfying crunch. Brave customers who wants to get the Jalapeño Heatwave Burger will also get a serving of Bottomless side, with a choice from Red Robin’s Steak Fries, to coleslaw, broccoli, side salads, and other options.
Scorpion Wings
Red Robin brings the heat to their chicken wings, with the arrival of Scorpion Wings. It got its inspiration from Red Robin’s spiciest gourmet burger, the Scorpion Burger, but the ultra-spicy Scorpion Sauce is spread into wings, creating Red Robin’s spiciest wings yet. Every Scorpion Wings is made to order, so you’re assured that you’ll get the crispiest and most explosive flavor whether you choose the bold and instant heat of the wet Scorpion sauce or you prefer your lips tingling thanks to wings smothered in a sweet-and-spicy Scorpion dry rub.
If you’re looking for a flavorful wings but with a little less heat compared to Scorpion Wings, you can opt for Red Robin’s Garlic Parmesan, or Sea Salt & Pepper Wings. All orders of Red Robin wings come on a serving of Yukon Chips, and with a side of dipping sauce.
To celebrate the arrival of Red Robin’s sweet and spicy menu, guests can also enjoy a free glass of “Scorpion Antidote“, or just commonly known as 1% milk to ease up the spicy sensation of the menu. Guests can simply ask their servers for a glass of “Scorpion Antidote” after ordering the new Scorpion Wings (wet or dry), Jalapeño Heatwave Burger, or Scorpion Burger.
Red Robin’s Executive Chef and VP of Culinary & Beverage Innovation, Brian Sullivan attests that Red Robin has been known for their innovative culinary creations and their ability to put a unique twist on classic menu items like burgers and wings, and how they were able to do that in their new menu items. Also, Red Robin’s new menu also explores spiciness in a lot of different forms, from bold and instant spice that Scorpion Wings display making the customer’s lips burn, and there’s also a dimensional and multi-layered heat thanks to the Jalapeño Heatwave Burger’s grilled and fried jalapeños and freshly smashed avocado with red pepper flakes.
Think you’re already off the hook? Red Robin also offers hand-crafted drinks and shareable desserts, which includes the following:
- Shortbread Chocolate Soufflé Cake: Get your dessert fix with Red Robin’s newest cake. It’s made with one of the finest chocolates in the world namely, the Callebaut Chocolate. This dessert features a half rich, butter shortbread cookie, and half chocolate soufflé cake, making this sweet treat two desserts in one. It’s also completed with toppings of ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream, and it’s finally dusted with fine powdered sugar.
- Lemon Cream Layer Cake: Another treat for sweet tooths, this dessert features bright and refreshing lemon cake with layers of scratch-made lemon curd and lemon cream frosting. To complete the treat, it’s also dusted with lemon sugar and guests can enjoy it served on strawberry purée with whipped cream.
Lastly, if you’re 21 years old and above, you can enjoy Red Robin‘s new hand-crafted alcoholic drinks namely, Passion Fruit Mojit*, Classic Mojit*, and Sangri* Roja. For complete details of Red Robin‘s new drinks and food news, simply head to Red Robin’s official website or follow their social media pages.
If you’re not into spicy burgers, you can try a cheeseburger from Red Robin! You can take advantage of their $10 Gourmet Cheeseburger Tuesday deal. Easily judged from its name, guests can get Red Robin’s Gourmet Cheeseburger with your choice of bottomless side, for only $10 every Tuesday for a limited time only.
For more food news, new menu or latest updates from Red Robin, visit their official website or use their mobile app. You can always enjoy the bold new flavors and the dining experiences offered at Red Robin.
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From The Club
To be fair, I’ve never really finished a spicy burger by myself. I’ve always shared it with my sister or my best friend and that’s always worked out for me, being a non-spicy lover. Well, I’ve tried spicy chicken wings before, maybe that’s why I think I’m more inclined to taste Red Robin‘s Scorpion Wings, but still, I’m going to share it with a friend. I trust fast food chains’ descriptions of their menu, especially if they’re describing how spicy their new item is. And luckily, Red Robin’s got a complimentary Scorpion Antidote to save me whenever I choose to tap out, and believe me, I will.