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McDonald's Revives The Vintage Fried Apple Pie, But It Probably Should Have Stayed In The Past

staff@tastingtable.com (Hunter Wren Miele) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:29:39 +0000

Even those of us born after 1992 have heard the legends of McDonald's OG Fried Apple Pie. Well, in honor of America's 250th, it's back, and I tried it.

The Absolute Worst Taco On Taco Bell's Menu Is One Of The Most Expensive

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000

This taco combines two of the chain's most iconic menu items, but somehow it still doesn't work. Here's what our reviewer and fans online had to say.

I'm Buying Multiple Bags Of This New, Limited-Time Trader Joe's Chocolate Cup

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

These new Trader Joe's treats strike the perfect balance of rich chocolate and fruity flavor, and we hope they're here to stay.

Viral Verdict: This LA Korean BBQ Breakfast Burrito Sells Out In Minutes — But Is It Worth The Hype?

staff@tastingtable.com (Fiona Chandra) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +0000

I visited Kang's Kuisine in LA to see just why the pop-up's galbi-jjim breakfast burrito sells out so fast every time it's available. Here's what I found.

Cutwater's Banana Mudslide Canned Cocktail Will Have You Feeling Like A Tipsy Minion

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Looking for a new decadent sipper this summer? If you like banana, the Cutwater Banana Mudslide may be for you. I tried it, and here's what I think.

I Tried And Ranked BBQ Sauce From 8 Fast Food Chains

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Cabey) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0000

We went around to eight fast food chains to sample their barbecue sauces and find the most complex and dynamic one. One was a clear and surprising winner.

Hennessy's New Very Special Cocktails Are Not For The Faint Of Heart, But They're Good

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Hunt) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0000

We tested out three options from Hennessy's new line of ready-to-serve cocktails to see how they stack up. If you like Cognac, read our insights here.

Panera (Mostly) Finds Redemption With Its 2026 Summer Menu

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:53:25 +0000

Panera's new summer menu includes bowls, coffees, and more. We tried each item so you don't have to. Here's what's worth a try, and what's worth leaving alone.

I Tried Tim Hortons' New Summer Drinks, And I'll Be Sugar Buzzed For Days

staff@tastingtable.com (Dora Nuss-Warren) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:13:19 +0000

Tim Hortons' newest summer menu items are here. We tried them to see which ones were worth ordering. Here are our thoughts.

10 Strawberry Lemonade Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0000

If you're looking to cool down this summer with some strawberry lemonade, you may want to take a look at how we ranked these 10 store-bought brands.

6 Butter Pecan Ice Cream Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0000

Butter pecan is a great ice cream flavor if you're looking for something with depth and texture. Here's how we rank six brands' version of the classic flavor.

I Tried Starbucks' Blue Coconut Drinks, And One Stole The Show

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:32:14 +0000

Starbucks' new Iced Blue Coconut Matcha and Blue Coconut Refresher are here, but are they worth ordering? We tried them to find out.

Svedka's Flavored Vodka Waters Are Exactly What They Sound Like, For Better Or Worse

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Hunt) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0000

Svedka's new Vodka Water line is the latest entry in the growing ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage space. Here's our verdict on the line and its four flavors.

7 Monster Original Flavors, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Katie Mach) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0000

We tested out a selection of the original, classic Monster flavors. We wanted to find out: Which is the best, and are the flavors as good as we remember?

7 Aldi Sparkling Frost Waters, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Lei Shishak) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +0000

You might have seen Sparkling Frost at Aldi and wondered if they're worth buying. We drank seven flavors to find the best.

9 Little Caesars Pizzas, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:20:00 +0000

We've tried nine different varieties of Little Caesars pizzas, and here's how we rank them based on factors like flavor, toppings, and texture.

I Tried And Ranked 11 Ghirardelli Brownie Mixes

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Hunt) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0000

After trying close to a dozen different varieties of Ghirardelli brownie mix, here's how I ranked each of them, from least to most impressive.

I Tried 8 Candy Brand Ice Cream Bars And Ranked Them Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0000

If you love candy bars and ice cream, this is your go-to list this summer. We tried various candy brand ice cream bars to bring you the best and worst options.

Buffalo Wild Wings' Matchday Menu Sauces Give You The World In A Cup (Or 6 Of Them)

staff@tastingtable.com (Hunter Reis) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:46:09 +0000

Buffalo Wild Wings is giving customers a taste of the globe with its World Cup tie-in Matchday Menu sauces, but is it a good taste? I went to BWW to find out.

I Tried Buffalo Wild Wings' Matchday Cocktails, And Now I Care About The World Cup

staff@tastingtable.com (Hunter Reis) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:19:56 +0000

In celebration of the 2026 World Cup, Buffalo Wild Wings is kicking things off with two winning cocktails, the Yellow Card Margarita and Red Card Punch.