Dennis Lee

Chicago

Freelance Food Writer at Food is Stupid

Celebrity chef. Worst food writer ever at @thetakeout. Also: Serious Eats, Thrillist, Bon Appétit, Dill, and I'm not actually a celebrity chef. Bye

Articles

Why Target's Good & Gather Sweet Cajun Trail Mix Is Its Worst Snack Option

2 days ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

After trying and ranking 12 Good & Gather snacks from Target's in-house food brand, we have some serious opinions on which ones are actually good and which don't quite hit the mark. One, unfortunately, has to sink to last place, and it was somewhat of a shocker, even to us. That's because this snack came highly recommended by reviewers on Target's website (where it has five out of five stars). We had high hopes for it, but we'll never repurchase Good & Gather Sweet Cajun Trail Mix.
Here's When You Can Try McDonald's New Summer S'mores McFlurry For Yourself - The Takeout

2 days ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

You know summer is here when brands start rolling out the s'mores-flavored goods. This time, it's McDonald's that has jumped on the bandwagon with its release of the Hershey's S'mores McFlurry. It has a McDonald's vanilla soft-serve base mixed with Hershey's milk chocolate pieces, graham cracker bits, and soft marshmallows. This brand-new McFlurry will be on menus across the United States from June 10 until August 11.
Bruce Springsteen Is Dining In The Dark With This Childhood Classic

3 days ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

We all know Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen for his contributions to American rock and roll. Historically, he has focused on working-class values, but it turns out his favorite sandwich is just as humble as the issues he sings about. In a rapid-fire interview he did on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" some years ago, Colbert asked him about his favorite sandwich of all time. He tells Colbert, "That's easy.
MLB: Minnesota Twins at Athletics

4 days ago | jacksonprogress-argus.com | Dennis Lee

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MLB: Minnesota Twins at Athletics

4 days ago | jacksonprogress-argus.com | Dennis Lee

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McDonald's Finally Has A Release Date For 2 Snack Wraps

4 days ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

Mark your calendars: McDonald's Snack Wrap returns to the menu on July 10 — permanently. There'll be two versions, and both of them will feature a McCrispy Strip with lettuce, shredded cheese, and a sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla. One will have ranch dressing, and the other will be a spicy version, cradled in the same sauce that goes on the Spicy McCrispy sandwich.
This Fried Chicken Chain Just Got Purchased By Subway's Parent Company

5 days ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

Yet another fast casual chain has been purchased by a private equity company. This one's known for its Nashville hot chicken tenders, which you can get in varying degrees of spice levels — from no spice at all, to Reaper (for which you must accept a legal waiver due to its heat levels). If you guessed that it's Dave's Hot Chicken, which has been expanding rapidly over the past few years, then congrats, you've figured it out.
Is Costco's Rotisserie Chicken Gluten-Free?

5 days ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

Maintaining a gluten-free diet isn't always easy, especially if you want to enjoy prepackaged convenience foods. That's because ingredients that contain gluten can be included in recipes without much disclosure on labeling, which is why it's always best to look carefully over an item's ingredient list. One popular grocery store item that customers swear by — Costco's Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken – is a hit for its $4.99 price point and ready-to-eat convenience.
This Target Good & Gather Snack Takes The Crown For Best

5 days ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

We recently conducted a taste test of 12 Good & Gather snacks to determine which was our favorite. If you're not familiar with the Good & Gather product line, it's Target's in-house food brand of goods, which covers things from pantry staples like produce and eggs to packaged treats. Out of 12 items, one had to beat out the rest, and it was a savory one that would be just as perfect served at a Super Bowl party as it would be as a midnight snack after a night out.
Why This TikTok Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Copycat Isn't Quite Right

6 days ago | thetakeout.com | Dennis Lee

We're always looking for ways to replicate fast food favorites at home, but they don't always live up to the hype. We recently stumbled upon a series of TikTok videos from popular user @dollartreedinners, who said she was a former employee of Taco Bell. In one video she shows viewers how to reconstruct Taco Bell's popular Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, and hidden in her instructions is a little gem of knowledge about Taco Bell's nacho cheese.