
When asked what places they’d like to visit before they die, most people are quick to name an array of scenic spots, whether that’s a natural excursion around the Grand Canyon, an island getaway in the Maldives or a simple trip to a bustling metropolis like Tokyo or London. For me, it was the Costco food court.
I stepped inside my very first Costco store last summer. After spending hours getting lost in the vast aisles and nibbling on free samples, I ended my trip with a visit to the famed food court. There, I was enticed by menu items I had only heard about but never had the pleasure of trying: chicken bake, double chocolate chunk cookie, whole pepperoni pizza and, of course, the famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo.