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Costco Just Added A Huge Portion Of Chicken Strips To The Food Court Menu, And I Couldn't More Satisfied

staff@tastingtable.com (Dani Zoeller) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:44:30 +0000

Costco's Chicken Strips have finally landed in the U.S. We tried an order from the food court to see if they are worth buying.

11 Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0000

We tried 11 Nightingale mini bite-sized ice cream sandwiches, which it calls Chomps, and found one that was phenomenal. You have to try it for yourself.

4 Italian Seasoning Blends To Try And 5 To Skip

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0000

To help you choose the right Italian seasoning at the grocery, we've tried nine varieties and listed the ones you should buy and the ones that are best avoided.

5 Frozen Chicken Patties, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0000

We tested five brands of chicken patties, but most of them weren't very interesting. The top two stood out, but our first pick is the all-around best-tasting.

Long John Silver's Meals, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Long John Silver's is a go-to when you're craving fast food seafood. What are the best things to order? We got seven items and ranked them from worst to best.

6 Culver's Chicken Items, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0000

Culver's has plenty of tasty eats to choose from, but we wanted to see how its chicken items stack up. We tested six to find our favorite.

8 Freddy's Burgers, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0000

While not as prominent as some other chains, Freddy's deserves credit for its delicious range of burgers. Here's how we ranked eight of them.

I Tried And Ranked 14 Store-Bought Gluten-Free Cookies

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Cabey) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Store-bought gluten-free cookies don't have to be dry and sandy. We tried different brands and flavors to find the ones we can wholeheartedly recommend.

A Candy Land (Yes, The Board Game) Pop-Up Is Shockingly One Of San Diego's Best Cocktail Spots

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:57:19 +0000

The whimsical Candy Land Cafe is open in San Diego, and I checked this limited-time pop-up out. Here's what I think of the food, drink, and more.

Review: Barton 1792's Oldest Age Statement Is An Exquisite Bourbon, But It Requires A Visit To The Airport

staff@tastingtable.com (Hayley Hamilton Cogill) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0000

Barton Distillery's 1792 XV is finally out as a limited release, and I believe its flavor and character may be worth the rather costly price point.

Reese's Pieces Chocolate Cookie Is What The Iconic Candy Should Have Been All Along

staff@tastingtable.com (Hunter Wren Miele) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:54:30 +0000

Since Hershey is set to release its first new Reese's Pieces flavor in 10 years this July, we tried and reviewed the Reese's Pieces Chocolate Cookie candy.

I Tried 9 Store-Bought Cherry Ice Creams And Ranked Them Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0000

Given how cherry ice cream can oftentimes be divisive, we've ranked several store-bought varieties to help you choose the ones that stand out in the right way.

Review: Burger King Just Upped Their Chicken Sandwich Game, But I'm Sticking With Popeyes

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:02:21 +0000

Burger King has just dropped two new chicken sandwiches, and we got a first taste. Here's why they still aren't winning the chicken sandwich wars.

Costco Vs Trader Joe's: Which Grocery-Brand Vodka Is Better?

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Duda) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0000

We bought vodkas from Costco and Trader Joe's and put them to a taste test, based on qualities like smoothness and mouthfeel. Which one is the winner?

I Tried 7 Chick-Fil-A Ordering Hacks, And This Was My Favorite By Far

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0000

Here's our verdict on seven of the more popular Chick-file-A ordering hacks out there, and what you need to do make them yourself or improve on them.

Review: This Spicy New Jeni's Ice Cream Flavor Is The 2026 Scoop Of The Summer

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Hunt) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:04:33 +0000

Cool off with Jeni's new trio of summer flavors, released on July 2. One of them was so unique and delightful that it blew us away.

I Tried Every Wendy's Chicken Item And Ranked Them Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Hunt) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0000

From salads to breakfast biscuits, we tried every chicken option from Wendy's to figure out once and for all which one has the best flavor.

I Tasted And Ranked 6 Store-Bought French Onion Dips

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0000

We set out on a journey to try various store-bought French onion dips. Some really let us down, but there was one that we really enjoyed.

I Bought Chobani's New Pistachio Chocolate Creamer At Costco, And My Coffee Will Be A Treat For The Foreseeable Future

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0000

I got my hands on Chobani's Pistachio Chocolate Coffee Creamer, and here's why I was quite impressed by this brand-new Costco-exclusive creamer.

Costco's Newest Prepared Meal Is A Pricey Platter Of Disappointment

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:58:43 +0000

Costco has added a new BBQ platter to its repertoire of prepared foods. I gave this hefty platter a try, and here's what worked and what didn't.