White Flint-area Wendy's to be remodeled

The new restaurant design being rolled out across the Wendy's hamburger chain will be coming to their White Flint-area location for 2023. Wendy's at 5001 Nicholson Lane will undergo a remodeling in the coming months. Design changes included in the update are meant to increase accommodations for more drive-thru, delivery and mobile orders; reduce energy costs; and streamline front and back-of-house operations. The Derwood Wendy's is currently undergoing a major renovation.

Walter Reed Wendy's to open December 28 in Bethesda

If you work at, or otherwise have authorization to be at, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, you will have a new dining option as of December 28. And I envy you, because that new option is a Wendy's restaurant, which will celebrate its grand opening that day. The rest of us will have to continue to pollute the environment with auto emissions, to drive all the way out to the Wendy's in Rockville to get a Baconator.

The de facto ban on new fast food restaurants in Bethesda? That's Montgomery County "planning" for you. The Montgomery County Council saves you a bit of time deciding what you will eat, by already predetermining your dining options. How Orwellian of them.

WENDY'S STEAKHOUSE JR. CHEESEBURGER REVIEW (VIDEO)

What is more appropriate for the 4th of July than the American cheeseburger? Wendy's Steakhouse Jr. Cheeseburger has arrived in Montgomery County, at the Wendy's located on Rockville Pike at First Street. Before you start thinking about a 1/3 pound Wagyu beef patty, that's not the kind of Steakhouse Wendy's is talking about. This is the standard Dave's Hot and Juicy 100% junior beef patty, with Steakhouse seasoning added.

A garlic aioli finishes the steakhouse theme, along with other standard toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion, and American cheese.

Does the Steakhouse Jr. Cheeseburger live up to the steakhouse hype? Watch my video for the full report! Plus, our expert reminisces about a celebrity encounter from his earliest days in Hollywood.

WENDY'S SPICY CHIPOTLE JR. CHEESEBURGER REVIEW (VIDEO)

Wendy's has a new burger for cold, late December: the Spicy Chipotle Jr. Cheeseburger. The Spicy Chipotle Cheeseburger features Wendy's Hot and Juicy hamburger patty, pepper jack cheese, sliced jalapeños, and spicy chipotle sauce. Let's try it out in this video review!

WENDY'S PRETZEL BACON CHEESEBURGER REVIEW (VIDEO)

Wendy's has a new Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger, and I have a review of it!

The pretzel burger contains a 1/4 pound 100% beef patty, American cheese slice, tomato slices, cheese sauce, 2 strips of bacon, and salad greens, rather than lettuce.

Taking center stage, of course, is the bakery-quality soft pretzel bun.

WENDY'S ASIAGO RANCH GRILLED CHICKEN FLATBREAD REVIEW (VIDEO)

Here's something new to try for dinner tonight: Wendy's new Asiago Ranch Grilled Chicken Flatbread sandwich. I stopped by the Wendy's on Rockville Pike last night to try it out myself.

Here's my review, including a zoomed-in closeup of all the fillings in the sandwich: lettuce, salad greens, bacon, tomatoes, grilled chicken breast, Asiago cheese and ranch dressing.

Don't forget the artisan bread, which is one of the strong points in Wendy's attempt to challenge upscale competitors like Panera Bread.