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Best feta, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Marissa Stevens, Sally Cameron, Jessica Randhawa, Janet Fletcher and 4 more. Recommendations come from simplyrecipes.com, janetfletcher.com, cheeseconnoisseur.com and eatingwell.com and 2 other sources.

Dairy & Cold · The ranking

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    Top pick

    Mt. Vikos Barrel-Aged Greek Feta

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    All three named it. “Mt. Vikos is real feta — a good tangy, Greek feta” (Cameron). Cheese author Janet Fletcher: “my favorite brand remains the barrel-aged Mt. Vikos.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
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    Dodoni Greek Feta

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    Sources Dodoni’s oak-barrel feta for his restaurants: “very sharp, very piquant, citrusy.” Chef Brendan Pelley buys Dodoni blocks for egg dishes and “probably 100 different pies.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: cheeseconnoisseur.com ↗
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    Meredith Dairy Marinated Sheep & Goat Cheese

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    “Unlike any other feta you have tasted — an incredibly creamy blend of sheep and goat milk.” Chef Laila Ibrahim calls it one of her favorite grocery-store finds.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: foodandwine.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best feta, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Mt. Vikos Barrel-Aged Greek Feta, chosen by Jessica Randhawa, Sally Cameron, Marissa Stevens. All three named it. “Mt. Vikos is real feta — a good tangy, Greek feta” (Cameron). Cheese author Janet Fletcher: “my favorite brand remains the barrel-aged Mt. Vikos.” Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
What are the other top picks for feta?
No. 2 is Dodoni Greek Feta, chosen by Michael Psilakis (Kefi, MP Taverna). No. 3 is Meredith Dairy Marinated Sheep & Goat Cheese, chosen by Madeline Sperling (Zou Zou’s, NYC). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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