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These Are The 8 Worst New Fast Food Items Of 2026 (So Far)

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000

These disappointing fast food releases of 2026 have drawn complaints over bland flavors, bad value, tiny portions, and weird concepts that customers don't like.

An Outback Steakhouse Customer Is Seeking $1.5 Million After An Alleged Mashed Potato Incident

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:59:51 +0000

Mashed potatoes may have spelled disaster for one Outback Steakhouse customer. Discover why she is suing the chain for $1.5 million after this alleged incident.

A Nostalgic Fan-Favorite Dairy Queen Blizzard Is Finally Back After Years Away

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:45:12 +0000

Limited-time DQ Blizzards can cause fans to race to the chain to get their dessert fix before it disappears again, and this returning flavor is a fan favorite.

What's The Difference Between The Viral Dotcake And A Traditional Mexican Cortadillo?

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:25:37 +0000

Small and coated in rainbow sprinkles, Dotcakes have taken over social media feeds and drawn comparisons to the traditional Mexican pastry known as cortadillo.

I Had A 4-Course Dinner Overlooking An Elephant Herd At This World-Famous Safari Park

staff@tastingtable.com (Fred Hernandez) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

What is it like to dine with an elephant-sized view? Here is what one Tasting Table writer had to say about this wild experience.

After 287 Years, This Historic Pennsylvania Tavern Is Closing Its Doors

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:10 +0000

After nearly three centuries in business, a historic Pennsylvania inn and tavern is closing its doors and leaving behind a long-lasting legacy.

The Seafood Chain That's Leaving Manhattan After 23 Years

staff@tastingtable.com (Katie Leigh Matthews) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:45 +0000

All good things inevitably come to an end, and that's certainly true for the seafood chain that's been serving Manhattan the last 23 years.

Review: Panda Express' Cantonese BBQ Brisket Marries The Best Of American And Chinese BBQ

staff@tastingtable.com (Robin Miller) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:28:48 +0000

Slow-cooked brisket is just an order away with Panda Express' new Cantonese BBQ Brisket. I tried this limited-time summer release, and here's what I think.

Shoppers Are Paying 40% More For This Garden Vegetable In 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Ian Fortey) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:22:10 +0000

Grocery prices have been rising, with multiple factors contributing to the increase. We look at the reasons why this veggie costs so much more now.

The Race To Add Protein To So Many Products Is Finally Causing Problems

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Christina Lupus) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:28:07 +0000

Protein products are everywhere right now, but that trend may be starting to shift. Here's what we know about the changes in the protein market.

This Motor City Pizza Co. Item Sold At Costco Is Being Recalled For Salmonella Risk

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:47:52 +0000

Motor City Pizza Co. may make the best frozen pizza from Costco, but one of it's products was included in a recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.

In-N-Out Vs McDonald's: Which Is Actually Cheaper In 2026?

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Wondering which fast food burger joint is cheaper? We compared In-N-Out Burger and McDonald's prices to see how they stack up against each other.

Not Avocado Green, Not Beige: The Cozy Kitchen Color Undergoing A Revival

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Sun, 31 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

This once-dated kitchen color is undergoing a stylish revival, bringing warmth, vintage charm, and cozy personality back to several rooms in the home.

This Under-$30 Evan Williams Whiskey Is One Of The Most Underrated Of 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Sun, 31 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000

This great-value whisky has a classic Kentucky flavor profile of caramel, vanilla, sugar, and toasted oak, but isn't overpriced as it remains a low-key brand.

How Far $20 Can Get You At Olive Garden In 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Sat, 30 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Olive Garden used to be on the top of the casual dining chain scene, but you can still get a decent meal from the Italian restaurant for under $20.

Trader Joe's New Savory Snack Doesn't Last Long In My House

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:40:27 +0000

This unexpectedly crunchy, flavor-packed light shrimp snack is the newest Trader Joe's find you won't be able to stop eating.

$100 Worth Of Groceries In 1960 Would Cost 4 Figures In 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000

While the inflation rate looks steep, groceries actually take up far less of Americans' income than they did 80 years ago.

Costco's June 2026 Products: Best Items To Buy This Month

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:15:48 +0000

Costco is always rotating its selection of bulk-sized snacks and foods - and with this month's list of the best new products, June is sure to be no different.

Sam Adams' Brewer Patriot Collection Deserves A Salute, Especially For One Brew

staff@tastingtable.com (Robin Miller) — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:03:00 +0000

Ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence? Do so by sipping Samuel Adams beers inspired by U.S. patriots.

I Tried Krispy Kreme's Masters Of The Universe Collection, And One Doughnut Has The Power

staff@tastingtable.com (Jenny Kellerhals Keogh) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:33:30 +0000

With the new Masters of the Universe movie just around the corner, we've reviewed the Krispy Kreme collab that's bringing 1980s nostalgia to your coffee break.