Casey’s, Andrew Zimmern Bring BBQ Brisket Pizza Back
Casey’s is bringing back its beloved BBQ Brisket Pizza, just in time for National Barbecue Day. This unexpected flavor combination is returning, reinforcing what fans already know: It’s not crazy, it’s Casey’s.
Best known for discovering the most delicious foods across the country and the world, four-time James Beard and Emmy award-winning chef and cultural explorer Andrew Zimmern is teaming up with Casey’s to encourage people to try a slice of summer bliss.
“I love gas station food and have tasted three lifetimes’ worth throughout my travels, and Casey’s pizza rises to the top,” said Zimmern. “Their homemade pizza is packed with big flavors, unique textures and fresh ingredients. The BBQ Brisket Pizza is a perfect example of that. I can’t wait for their guests to rediscover it this summer. Gas station pizza is my guilty pleasure — been saying it for about 20 years — and Casey’s is simply the best.”
Casey’s BBQ Brisket Pizza starts with their signature-made-from-scratch dough, layered with Sweet Baby Ray’s® barbecue sauce and a blend of 100% real mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Then comes the star of the show: double-hardwood, pit-smoked beef brisket that’s dry-rubbed and slow-smoked for up to 16 hours. The rich, smoky-sweet brisket is expertly hand-trimmed and generously piled on, then topped with jalapeños, red onions, and finished with a creamy ranch drizzle—making every bite a savory experience.
“When guests started asking to bring back our BBQ Brisket Pizza, we couldn’t say no,” said Brad Haga, Senior Vice President of Prepared Food and Dispensed Beverages at Casey’s. “Some may say it’s a little crazy to put BBQ brisket on a pizza, but it’s just the Casey’s way. We’ve taken the smoky, satisfying flavors of a backyard barbecue and put it on our homemade pizza. It doesn’t get much better than that.”
BBQ Brisket Pizza is available on Casey’s original or thin crust through September 2 on the Casey’s app. And to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, Guests can enjoy a Memorial Day Weekend offer of Buy One, Get One 50 percent off any large pizza from May 23 through May 26.
To learn more about Casey’s pizza and other menu items, visit www.caseys.com.To join Casey’s Rewards, visit www.caseys.com/rewards or download the Casey’s mobile app.
Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (Nasdaq: CASY) operating approximately 2,900 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.
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Baskin-Robbins Berry Sweet on May & Moms
With spring in full bloom, Baskin-Robbins is scooping up something extra special to celebrate. In May, guests can dive into a berrylicious lineup of new and returning favorites: the Flavor of the Month, Strawberry Tres Leches; the tropical Lava Colada beverage; and the Perfect Peony and Strawberries ‘n Cream Cakes—just in time for Mother’s Day.
Available for a limited time, Strawberry Tres Leches is a luscious tribute to the popular Latin American cake that’ll send everyone into a strawberry daydream. This decadent dessert-in-a-scoop is the perfect way to celebrate National Strawberry Month and features Tres Leches Ice Cream blended with juicy strawberry pieces, fluffy white cake chunks, and swirls of strawberry goodness. Embark on your sweet strawberry daydream and try Strawberry Tres Leches before it floats away.
The warmer air is calling for one thing: frozen beverages galore! This spring, guests can transport themselves to island time with the latest addition to Baskin-Robbins’ beverage lineup. A refreshing twist on the tropical Lava Flow, the new Lava Colada is a dreamy blend of piña colada flavors and the fruity tang of delicious strawberries. It’s a creamy mocktail of summer fruits, minus the rum. Trying it for the first time? From May 1-31, Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can enjoy a medium Lava Colada for $4 – all day, every day.
“Our new Strawberry Tres Leches ice cream and Lava Colada beverage are a refreshing way to embrace the flavors of spring,” said Nicole Boutwell, vice president of marketing & culinary at Baskin-Robbins. “Whether you’re taking a moment for yourself with a fruity scoop or planning a heartfelt celebration with one of our Mother’s Day cakes, we hope these seasonal treats add a little extra joy to your springtime traditions.”
To make Mother’s Day feel extra special, celebrate with two stunning ice cream cakes made just for her. The Perfect Peony Cake now features even more vibrant peony designs and elegant icing rosettes to make her day unforgettable. The Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake is elegantly topped with real strawberries and finished with a strawberry-whipped frosting, making it a sweet classic perfect for spring. Each cake is made to share and is fully customizable with Mom’s favorite ice cream and cake flavors, plus a heartfelt message. Baskin-Robbins Rewards™ members can also unlock $5 off a cake purchase of $35 or more* throughout the month.
To learn more about Baskin-Robbins’ premium ice cream flavors, beverages and frozen desserts, visit www.BaskinRobbins.com, download the BR App, and follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.
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Brooklyn’s Sungold Celebrates Spring With New Dishes, Drinks
The weather’s warming up, and at Sungold in Brooklyn, that means it’s time to grab a seat on the patio, order a Caprese Martini or Spritz (or both) and dig into something seasonal.
Tucked inside Arlo Williamsburg, Sungold is one of Brooklyn’s best-kept dining secrets — a chef-driven hidden gem with a serious commitment to local sourcing, standout wood-fired pizzas and a sun-lit dining room that opens out to a lush patio perfect for spring afternoons and cocktail-fueled dinners.
Executive Chef Michael King, known for his ingredient-first approach and love of the Union Square Greenmarket, has just launched Sungold’s new spring menu, continuing his mission of letting seasonal produce drive the dining experience. Returning favorites like the beloved Celery Root Latke (called the Best Latke in Town by Grub Street) and his signature Second Street Burger are staying on the menu, but this new lineup leans into what’s fresh, bright and bold to match the season.
New spring dishes include:
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Charred Cucumbers with smoked roe, tomatoes, Calabrian chile and a dill pickle vinaigrette
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Wagyu Tartare with miso dijon, pickled shallots and crisp sunchokes
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Ramps & Ricotta Pizza with San Marzano tomatoes and Espelette pepper
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Arrabbiata Pizza with spicy tomato, guanciale, Vermont mozzarella and a sunny farm egg
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Potato Gnocchi with Jonah crab, sweet peas, poppy seed and sorrel
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Harissa Roasted Carrots with farro, tahini, labneh and preserved lemon
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Striped Bass with olive oil-crushed potatoes, rainbow chard and ramp vadouvan
Cocktails to match the mood:
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Caprese Martini made with Ketel One vodka, tomato, basil, mozzarella cheese clarification and a blue cheese olive
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Lucky Smash made with Jameson Irish whiskey, lychee, raspberry, ginger, lime and mint
Sungold’s menus are rooted in Chef King’s personal connection to ingredients— especially the humble shallot, which appears across seasons (and even on his forearm, in tattoo form). For spring, that means dishes that reflect the color and produce of the moment.
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