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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.

These Are The 15 Best New Grocery Store Prepared Foods Of 2026 — So Far

staff@tastingtable.com (Meredith Burkhart) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Each year brings new items to various grocery stores that are worth getting excited about, so here are the best new prepared food items released in 2026 so far.

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.

I Tried Taco Bell's Latest Fall 2026 Menu Drop — Here's What Stole The Show

staff@tastingtable.com (Sophie Morelli) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:58:59 +0000

Taco Bell has given us plenty of delicious menu drops this year. We tried its newest fall 2026 items to see whether they were worth the hype.

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.

Aldi's 2026 Thanksgiving Meal For 10 Costs Nearly 30% Less Than Last Year's National Average

staff@tastingtable.com (Bridget Sharkey) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:32:02 +0000

Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to break the bank. Aldi's 2026 Thanksgiving deal offers turkey and all the trimmings for a price you'll be thankful for.

Tasting Table Is Hiring Writers!

staff@tastingtable.com (Tasting Table Staff) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:27 +0000

If you're passionate about food and want to get paid to write about it, Tasting Table is hiring writers to create both short- and long-form content.

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.

I Tried Taco Bell's New Horchata-Inspired Drinks, And 2 Were Standouts

staff@tastingtable.com (Lei Shishak) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:02:27 +0000

I got to try four of Taco Bell's new horchata-inspired beverages ahead of their launch, and I'm glad to inform you they deliver in terms of flavor.

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.

Review: Dunkin's Berry Battie Daydream Slaps A Pair Of Eyeballs On An Old Refresher And Calls It A Day

staff@tastingtable.com (Hunter Wren Miele) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:41:42 +0000

Dunkin's new Berry Battie Daydream is pretty cute for a photo op, but this spooktacular sipper is really just a re-hash of an old Refresher.

One Of 2026's Biggest Dessert Trends Just Landed At Costco In A 2-Flavor Pack

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:13:35 +0000

Gone are the days of big cities gatekeeping every food trend. Discover which viral dessert has made its way from a New York bakery to select Costco stores.

Trader Joe's 10 Best Seasonal Items Of 2026 — So Far

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

2026 isn't over yet, but with each season so far, Trader Joe's has released many exciting new products. Here are 10 of our favorite seasonal TJ's items.

I Tried Jeni's New Acorn Ice Cream, And Call Me A Squirrel Because I'm Satisfied

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Hunt) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0000

Jeni's is known for releasing some wild flavors like its new acorn-flavored ice cream, so we tried and reviewed the brand's latest offering.

Dollar General Vs Dollar Tree: Which Chain Has Cheaper Candy In 2026?

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0000

When considering where to shop for Halloween candy, dollar stores certainly come to mind as an affordable option. Between these two, this one's cheaper.

12 Of The Hands-Down Best Grocery Store Bakery Items We've Eaten In 2026 So Far

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0000

Don't have time to scroll through all of our bakery-related rankings from this year? Check out this list that features the top grocery store bakery finds.

Aldi's 15 Best Aisle Of Shame Items In 2026 (So Far)

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Every Aldi shopper loves the aisle of shame, aka the Aldi Finds section, where all kinds of exciting items appear. These are some of the best this year.

12 Of The Hands-Down Best Fast Food Cheeseburgers We've Eaten In 2026 So Far

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0000

We've done a number of taste test rankings of fast food burgers in 2026 and these 12 cheeseburgers were the hands-down best we've eaten all year.

One Of Aldi's Must-Try October 2026 Finds Is A Savory Deli Delight Boasting 2 Options

staff@tastingtable.com (Wendy Leigh) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Adding to an already much-loved lineup of deli favorites, Aldi introduces two new creations for customers this month. Here's what we know so far.