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Joy Saha

The cult of the Costco food court

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.

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