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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big dill: Sonic launches pickle menu items for National Pickle Month
Sonic is sealing the dill on a new limited edition pickle-inspired menu for National Pickle Month. The fast food chain is partnering with Grillo's Pickles for a special lineup of pickle-flavored items, including a new burger, slush and tater tots. Customers can also order a combination of all the items as part of the "Big Dill Meal." The launch coincides with National Pickle Month, which is observed in July. Each of the pickle flavored items "delivers the unmistakable crisp, clean and garden-fresh flavor of Grillo's," Sonic said in a release. "Every item in the Big Dill Meal is curated to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience and showcase what we do best: bold, unexpected and unapologetically pickle-forward flavor," Barb Williams, vice president of marketing and strategy at Sonic, said in the release. Here's how to get Sonic's new pickle menu. The Sonic limited edition pickle menu will include a burger, slush and tater tots or french fries. Here's what they include, according to the chain: SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Big Dill Double & Triple SONIC Smasher: A Double or Triple SONIC Smasher layered with two slices of American cheese, dill pickle-seasoned crispy cucumbers, dilly ranch, Grillo's Pickle Chips and fresh lettuce on a potato bun. The Big Dill Double SONIC Smasher starts at $7.49, and the Big Dill Triple SONIC Smasher starts at $8.49. SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Picklerita Slush: A tart and sweet slush made with a blend of pickle juice and tart lime, Pickle Juice Flavor Bubbles and topped with a Grillo's Pickle Chip. The Picklerita Slush starts at $3.99 for a 20 oz. SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Seasoned Tots or Groovy Fries: Choose from SONIC Tots or Groovy Fries covered in Grillo's Pickle seasoning, starting at $2.99 for a medium. More food news: Cheesecake Factory unveils new drizzly flavor for National Cheesecake Day Sonic's pickle menu launched on June 30 and will be available throughout July. The items will be at locations nationwide. The fast food chain, known for its drive-in model, has more than 3,000 restaurants in 47 states around the country. A full list of locations is available on its website. Customers who order the full Big Dill Meal will receive a complimentary pickle-scented car air freshener of the Grillo's mascot, 'Sam-Sam the Pickle Man," Sonic said. The air fresheners are available while supplies last, and up to 250 are distributed per participating location. Sonic also has announced that it is dropping pickle-inspired merch including hats, tees, and a nugget ice maker at Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sonic's pickle menu includes burger, slush, tots, fries, Big Dill meal
USA Today
01-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Big dill: Sonic launches pickle menu items for National Pickle Month
Sonic is sealing the dill on a new limited edition pickle-inspired menu for National Pickle Month. The fast food chain is partnering with Grillo's Pickles for a special lineup of pickle-flavored items, including a new burger, slush and tater tots. Customers can also order a combination of all the items as part of the "Big Dill Meal." The launch coincides with National Pickle Month, which is observed in July. Each of the pickle flavored items "delivers the unmistakable crisp, clean and garden-fresh flavor of Grillo's," Sonic said in a release. "Every item in the Big Dill Meal is curated to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience and showcase what we do best: bold, unexpected and unapologetically pickle-forward flavor," Barb Williams, vice president of marketing and strategy at Sonic, said in the release. Here's how to get Sonic's new pickle menu. Sonic pickle menu items The Sonic limited edition pickle menu will include a burger, slush and tater tots or french fries. Here's what they include, according to the chain: More food news: Cheesecake Factory unveils new drizzly flavor for National Cheesecake Day How to get the Sonic pickle menu Sonic's pickle menu launched on June 30 and will be available throughout July. The items will be at locations nationwide. The fast food chain, known for its drive-in model, has more than 3,000 restaurants in 47 states around the country. A full list of locations is available on its website. Sonic to offer pickle merch, free air fresheners Customers who order the full Big Dill Meal will receive a complimentary pickle-scented car air freshener of the Grillo's mascot, 'Sam-Sam the Pickle Man," Sonic said. The air fresheners are available while supplies last, and up to 250 are distributed per participating location. Sonic also has announced that it is dropping pickle-inspired merch including hats, tees, and a nugget ice maker at Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Business Wire
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Now This Is a Big Dill! SONIC and Grillo's Pickles Drop a Pickle-Packed Meal with a Special Surprise
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SONIC® Drive-In is bringing bold, briny flavor to the table with a new limited-time collaboration that puts pickles front and center. In partnership with Grillo's Pickles, SONIC is unveiling the SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Big Dill Meal for the ultimate pickle lover. Available at SONIC locations nationwide starting June 30. Every item in the meal delivers the unmistakable crisp, clean and garden-fresh flavor of Grillo's. The pickle-themed lineup includes: SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Big Dill Double & Triple SONIC Smasher TM: A larger-than-life take on the beloved Double SONIC Smasher, featuring hand-smashed Angus beef. Each burger is layered with two slices of melty American cheese, dill pickle-seasoned crispy cucumbers, dilly ranch, Grillo's Pickle Chips and fresh lettuce, all served on a pillowy soft potato bun. The Big Dill Double SONIC Smasher starts at $7.49*, while the Big Dill Triple SONIC Smasher is available starting at $8.49* for those with an even bigger appetite. SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Picklerita Slush: A refreshingly tart and sweet slush made with a bold blend of pickle juice and tart lime, Pickle Juice Flavor Bubbles and topped with a Grillo's Pickle Chip. The Picklerita Slush starts at just $3.99* for a 20 oz. SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Seasoned Tots or Groovy Fries: Choose from crispy, golden classic SONIC Tots or Groovy Fries covered in Grillo's Pickle seasoning for a bright, tangy flavor twist that satisfies pickle and snack cravings, starting at $2.99* for a medium. 'Pickle-flavored menu items are trending, but not all pickle meals are created equal,' said Barb Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy at SONIC. 'We've been innovating in pickles since 2018, so pickles are kind of our thing. We've done slushes, we've done burgers – and now, with help from our friends at Grillo's, we're taking our pickle obsession to the next level. It's our most craveable pickle lineup yet — crafted for pickle lovers, by pickle lovers. Every item in the Big Dill Meal is curated to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience and showcase what we do best: bold, unexpected and unapologetically pickle-forward flavor.' As a special surprise for the guests who order the full Big Dill Meal, they'll receive a complimentary pickle-scented car air freshener, depicting the iconic Grillo's mascot, 'Sam-Sam the Pickle Man,' to bring a whiff of dill to every drive, while supplies last.** The partnership also includes limited-edition Sam-Sam packaging, plus an exclusive pickle-inspired merch drop on June 30 at that features hats, tees, and a nugget ice maker. For every pickle merch item purchased, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to support public education through the SONIC Foundation.*** 'We're pumped to partner with SONIC on a fun new menu collaboration,' said Mark Luker, Chief Marketing Officer of Grillo's Pickles. 'We encourage fans of both brands to Live Free, Eat Pickles and enjoy the Big Dill Meal.' *Tax not included. **Quantities are limited, with up to 250 air fresheners distributed per participating SONIC location. ***100% of net proceeds from merchandise benefit the SONIC Foundation, a division of the Inspire Brands Foundation. For more information about the SONIC Foundation, visit About SONIC Drive-In SONIC, a leader in food and beverage innovation, was founded in 1953 and now has more than 3,400 restaurants in 47 states. SONIC is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit and For people who want freshness, Grillo's is the pickle company that is changing the game. That's because Grillo's uses only clean, garden-fresh ingredients to make deliciously simple foods that deliver all the crunchy, tangy, satisfying flavor you've been searching for, with none of the junk. How do we do it? Our products are made cold, shipped cold and consumed cold. You get an incredible crunch and we never have to mess with artificial preservatives. In fact, the only thing traditional about us is our 100-year-old family recipe. The rest? It's fresh. Grillo's offers mouthwatering bites nationwide with their selection of spears, chips, wholes and Pickle de Gallo. For more information, visit or contact grillos@
CBC
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
CBC's Heather Hiscox to sign off after 20 years hosting national morning news
Heather Hiscox will say good morning to loyal CBC News viewers for the last time this fall, as she steps away from the anchor desk after 20 years as host of CBC Morning Live on CBC News Network. The veteran broadcaster, who announced her retirement Wednesday morning, says she's "deeply grateful" for her time on the show over the past two decades and that "earning the trust of Canadians" has been the biggest achievement of her career. "We've shared so many moments, both joyful and difficult, and the bond we've built is something I'll always treasure," she said in a statement. "As I contemplate this final chapter, I feel immense pride in what we've created as a morning team." Hiscox's final broadcast will be Nov. 6, exactly 20 years since her first morning broadcast on what was then known as CBC Newsworld. It will be a live audience event at the CBC Broadcasting Centre in downtown Toronto. But before that, Canadians will have the chance to connect with Hiscox in person as she takes CBC Morning Live on the road this fall to share their stories from across the country. CBC executive vice-president Barb Williams says she "can't think of a better way to honour her legacy" than to have Hiscox "bring CBC's national lens to local communities." "For two decades, we've been fortunate to have Heather, up early, sharing the trusted news and information that Canadians depend on from CBC," Williams said in a media release. "She has always been there for Canada." Hiscox will be missed "immensely," said Andree Lau, the senior director of digital publishing and streaming at CBC News. But she said she's both "happy and sad" about Hiscox's big news. "Happy for Heather and her personal decision after so many years of waking up in the wee hours," Lau said in an email. "And, of course, sad to no longer have her talent and expertise at CBC News." "She brings an incredible standard, work ethic and understanding of how the range of news engages with our audience, that lifts all those around her and has made all of us at CBC News better,"she said. Aside from helping Canadians start their mornings, delivering them live and breaking news for the first four hours of every day from Monday to Friday, Hiscox has brought Canadians stories that touched their hearts and guided them through moments of turmoil. She shared in the national heartbreak and mourning for the victims of the 2016 Humboldt Broncos bus crash and helped people make sense of tragic events like the Quebec City mosque attack. She joined in the excitement of the 2024 total solar eclipse, the pomp and ceremony of the royal weddings of Prince William and Prince Harry and the funeral for Queen Elizabeth. And she has been a fixture in CBC's Olympic Games coverage, bringing the audience along to a total of 10 Summer and Winter Games — from Turin in 2006 to Paris in 2024 — telling stories that go beyond the podium. But the Hiscox you see on your screen is what you get off camera, says Lau. "Compassionate, generous, funny and smart as hell," she said, "Any time I get the privilege to watch Heather from the control room is a favourite moment for me because that's when you get a close-up of a true master at work." Hiscox got her start in broadcasting in 1982, at her hometown radio station in Owen Sound, Ont. She made the leap to television in 1991, working in southwestern Ontario, Toronto, Halifax and Montreal before becoming a correspondent for CBC's The National and working in foreign bureaus in Washington, D.C,. and London. She won the best national news anchor award at the Canadian Screen Awards (CSA) in 2018 and CBC Morning Live claimed the CSA for best morning show in 2023. Hiscox received the King Charles III Coronation Medal last month for her contributions to Canada, a recognition that she said made her "thrilled beyond words to receive."
