Tasting Table - Food, Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips

12 Of The Best New Fast Food Items Of October 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:39:31 +0000

These new fast food items bring cozy fall flavors, spooky Halloween treats and seasonal favorites to menus just in time for autumn.

12 Discontinued Del Taco Menu Items We Miss Dearly

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Iris Degn) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0000

With over six decades in business, there's no shortage of discontinued menu items from Del Taco that we'd love to see revived by the fast food chain.

The Fast Food Fries That Stay Crisp The Longest

staff@tastingtable.com (Kyle Grace Trinidad) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0000

Some fast food fries turn soggy in minutes, while others stay crisp for half an hour. We tested 10 popular chains to see which fries hold up the longest.

Every Great Value Cake Mix, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Gaman) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Great Value is a trusted brand for affordable grocery staples. We tried four of its boxed cake mixes to see which one had the best taste and texture.

13 Best Delis Guy Fieri Visited On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives

staff@tastingtable.com (Elettra Pauletto) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0000

Guy Fieri has sampled some of America's finest delis on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," including Jewish, Italian, German, and Lebanese fare.

5 Apparently Discontinued Costco Finds Shoppers Miss In 2026 (So Far)

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

No Costco fan likes seeing the "star of death" put on their favorite Kirkland product, but even beloved snacks can disappear.

Prime Rib Restaurants Worth A Special Trip In Every US Region

staff@tastingtable.com (Mona Bassil) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0000

From New York to San Francisco, these outstanding prime rib restaurants are worth traveling for, according to diners and critics.

Trader Joe's October 2026 Products: Best Items To Buy This Month

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:40:44 +0000

Given the many unique goodies gracing shelves this month, we've rounded up the best of the best items that are more than worth checking out.

13 Of The Cheapest Halloween Candies To Buy In 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Meg Hemphill) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Money might be tight this year, but that's no reason to skip out on Halloween sweets. Here are 13 of the cheapest Halloween candies you can buy in 2026.

7 Aldi Fall Cheeses, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0000

With the autumnal season in full swing, we decided to try each of the fall-centric cheeses released in 2026 by Aldi, then ranked the offerings.

10 Ways Olive Garden Outshines The Cheesecake Factory And Carrabba's

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Iris Degn) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Olive Garden is an iconic chain restaurant with many fantastic qualities. We have plenty of reasons why it's superior to Carrabba's or The Cheesecake Factory.

5 In-N-Out Ordering Tips To Get The Best Animal Style Fries

staff@tastingtable.com (Fred Hernandez) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

You can basically craft your own order of In-N-Out's Animal Fries using any of the chain's ingredients and even request specific preparation methods.

9 Frequent Customer Complaints About McDonald's

staff@tastingtable.com (Charlotte Pointing) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0000

McDonald's may be the most famous, but that doesn't mean it's the most popular food chain. Customers regularly complain about these aspects of Mickey D's.

15 Fast Food Menu Items That Will Probably Never Get Discontinued

staff@tastingtable.com (A.J. Forget) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000

While we cannot predict the future, it seems unlikely that these fast food staples from McDonald's, Burger King, and other brands would ever be discontinued.

12 Best Imported Beers For Under $15 Per 6-Pack

staff@tastingtable.com (DB Kelly) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0000

From Guinness and Heineken to Sapporo and Hofbräu, these imported beers from Ireland, Germany, Japan, and beyond are available for under $15 per 6-pack.

5 Ordering Tips For Better Steaks At LongHorn Steakhouse

staff@tastingtable.com (Meredith Burkhart) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

You may love the steaks at LongHorn Steakhouse, but there's always room for improvement. Try these five ordering tips to make those steaks even better.

Costco's 14 Best New Kitchen Items Of 2026 (So Far)

staff@tastingtable.com (Jaimie Mackey) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

If you're looking for an appliance upgrade before the year is out, consider these new-to-Costco kitchen items that have made waves in 2026.

13 Best Canned Soups When You're Sick, According To Experts

staff@tastingtable.com (Lily McElveen) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0000

From classic chicken noodle to nutritious vegetable soups, these are the best canned soups for when you're sick in fall and winter.

6 Aldi Olives, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0000

We set out to try Aldi's array of olives and ended up loving a couple for their captivating taste. Flavor and even novelty were vital factors.

15 Aldi Fall 2026 Products, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Duda) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:20:00 +0000

Fall 2026 is in full force at Aldi. We've tested and ranked a selection of its autumnal products to tell you which goodies are worth buying on your next trip.