As Matt’s Meals fans know, I like to talk about what’s new on the restaurant scene, but I would not be a true food reporter if I did not help Friendly’s celebrate 90 years in business.

While many may think of them nostalgically, the Wilbraham, MA-based chain has recently revamped its menu with a combination of old favorites and new flavors, many of which are being offered in ways that are also easy on the wallet.

As part of a nonagenarian comeback, Friendly’s is bringing back one of their most popular offerings – the classic tuna melt.

I spent many a lunch when I was a kid enjoying a Friendly’s tuna melt and a Fribble (with maybe a Jim dandy sundae for dessert!), so it’s great to see this standard fare still going strong!

Friendly’s is also adding some new flavors including a beef tips with mashed potatoes dinner and an entire menu of quesadillas that features a bacon ranch quesadilla and a roasted corn and cheese one that is really great!

Friendly’s has also brought back the famed Happy Ending Dessert meal deal which offers a classic sandwich and one of their famous Happy Ending sundaes for as little as $8.99.

Friendly’s will also be offering a Birthday In a Bag pack, which includes not just ice cream and fixin’s but decorations. And if that weren’t enough, the birthday celebrator can join the Friendly Fun Club online and register to get a free medium sundae on their special day!

Being the first to try the latest hotspot is a thrill, but it’s always great to go back to an old familiar and see how well it still doing. I hope to see everybody at Friendly’s again soon!