WENDY'S VALUE MENU UPDATED, SOME ITEMS TO EXCEED 99¢

Wendy's has unveiled an updated - and renamed - value menu.   Some items, however, will exceed the the 99¢-$1.00 limit most people associate with the phrase, "value menu."

The chain is struggling with higher costs, and also wants to emphasize quality as the ultimate bottom line.  
My personal thought is that restaurants would do best to have a shorter value or "dollar" menu, rather than put regular-priced items on it.  But if the slightly-higher priced item is good enough to compete with the premium items, customers might not mind.  The consumer has to feel he or she is getting a deal, for a value menu to work, in my opinion.

Here's the new Wendy's value menu:

"RIGHT PRICE RIGHT SIZE"

Items priced at 99 cents
-Jr Cheeseburger
-Crispy Chicken Sandwich
-4-piece Regular Chicken Nuggets -4-piece Spicy Chicken Nuggets
-Small Frosty
-Value French Fries
-Value Soft Drink

Items priced at between $1.19 and $1.99
-Jr Bacon Cheeseburger
-Double Stack
-Jr Cheeseburger Deluxe
-Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap
-Spicy Chicken Go Wrap
-Grilled Chicken Go Wrap
-Small Chili
-6-piece regular Chicken Nuggets
-6-piece Spicy Chicken Nuggets
-Caesar Side Salad
-Garden Side Salad

JUMPIN' JACK DORITOS VIDEO REVIEW

Today, I review the just released Jumpin' Jack Doritos. Are they still as great 23 years later? Watch and find out!

A new video every day, through January 6.

GET A FREE GLASS OF WINE OR DESSERT AT CHEF GEOFF'S ROCKVILLE

Chef Geoff is offering a great deal at all of his DC and Maryland locations, including Rockville:  Purchase any Dinner entrée from the right side of the menu, and you'll receive a FREE glass of Chef Geoff label sparkling, white or red wine.  Or, a free dessert of your choice.

This offer is good through February 3.

RIBEYE STEAK SPECIAL TONIGHT AT MILLER'S ROCKVILLE ALE HOUSE (PHOTO)

What's for dinner in Rockville tonight? How about this choice Ribeye Steak at Miller's Rockville Ale House!

It includes cole slaw, and your choice of a second side item, for a ridiculously-low price.  You can order it blackened or grilled.

Take on the first night of 2013 with a hearty steak dinner, tonight's special at Miller's Ale House.

POLL: BEST NEW BAR IN ROCKVILLE

Rockville Nights isn't the only new thing in Rockville nightlife.

Three new bars opened in Rockville over the last several months: American Tap Room, Bar Louie, and Miller's Ale House.

Have you visited one or all 3?

Take our poll, and tell your fellow citizens which bar you think is the best. 

The poll is on the right side of this screen. If you don't see the poll, you are probably on the mobile version of Rockville Nights. If so, just scroll down to the bottom and click the link for the Desktop View.

The poll runs until the end of the month, at which time we'll declare a winner.

TRON LIGHT CYCLE ORNAMENTS VIDEO REVIEW

Today's video features a review of two Tron light cycle ornaments from Hallmark.

A new video each day through January 6!

WHERE TO WATCH REDSKINS COWBOYS GAME IN ROCKVILLE TONIGHT

Sure,  you'll have the best seat in the house on your own living room television tonight at 8:20, when legendary rivals the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys meet in a must-win game.

But if you want to get out tonight, here is a list of the best places in Rockville to cheer on the Redskins:

Hooters
American Tap Room
Buffalo Wild Wings