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Toasted Baguettes
Panera Bread announces the launch
of three new sandwiches, Toasted Baguettes,
available at Panera bakery-cafes nationwide on January
12. Available in three crave-worthy options, new Toasted Baguettes
feature Panera's iconic baguette packed with generous
flavor.
" At Panera, our chefs and bakers know that our iconic Panera
baguette is beloved by our guests as a side to our many soups,
salads and entrees - so, what better way to deliver a new craveable
innovation than by using it for a sandwich filled with bold
and fresh flavors? " said Claes Petersson, head chef and chief
food innovation officer, Panera Bread. " Toasting our baguette
sandwiches gives the perfect blend of crunchy crust with a
pillowy-soft center that makes it easy to take the perfect bite,
and we're excited to offer our guest three ™delicious flavors to
enjoy. "
The three new delicious and hand-crafted Toasted Baguette
flavor offerings-Green Goddess Caprese, Pepperoni Mozzarella
and Smoky Buffalo Chicken-mark the first time Panera has created
a sandwich on its signature French baguette.
NATIONAL BAGEL DAY
H&H Bagels, an iconic New York City brand since 1972,
celebrated National Bagel Day on Jan. 15 by releasing
two new bagel varieties for New Yorker's and tourists
alike - introducing Asiago and Jalapeño Cheddar.
Details on the two new bagel varieties include:
Asiago Bagel: made with asiago cheese, this bagel
gives consumers a slightly sweet, nutty flavor with a
tang and a sharp, salty bite.
Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel: a bold twist on the classic
bagel, made with spicy jalapeno peppers and sharp
cheddar cheese.
These two new bagel options took years in the making,
and the iconic brand is thrilled to expand its extensive
selection of the classic New York bagel. The new
bagels are available in stores at select NYC locations
(Moynihan Train Hall, Upper East Side, Upper West
Side) plus available for shipping nationwide.
The launch of Toasted Baguettes builds on Panera's top-selling
sandwich category.
Panera creates The Familiar, Made Fantastic™ by adding an extra
touch to make delicious food that guests can feel great about
eating - and new Toasted Baguettes are no exception. The abundant
sandwiches start at $9.99 each (plus tax) and are freshly
prepared with Clean ingredients in three bold and fresh recipes,
including:
Green Goddess Caprese Melt: Peppadew peppers, fresh mozzarella,
grated parmesan, basil, arugula, green goddess dressing,
garlic aioli and salt & pepper on Panera's signature baguette
Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt: Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, fontina/mozzarella
blend and market sauce on Panera's signature
baguette
Smoky Buffalo Chicken Melt: Smoked chicken, American
cheese, fresh red onions and Buffalo sauce on Panera's signature
baguette
" Following last year's extremely successful launch of Chef's
Chicken Sandwich, the launch of Toasted Baguettes is the next
phase of our sandwich strategy, " said Eduardo Luz, chief brand
& concept officer, Panera Bread. " Our Toasted Baguettes take
inspiration from the best cafes in Europe, with fresh and Clean
ingredients that define Panera's food with a heavy emphasis on
both abundance and value for our guests. "
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