Photo: Minnesota State Fair. Available in three creamy flavors: Almond/Cashew/Pistachio Kulfi; Mango Kulfi; and Saffron/Almond/Pistachio Kulfi. At Sausage Sister & Me, located in the Food Building, east wall. All-beef hot dog dipped in corn dog batter, rolled in a mixture of minced tater tots, cheddar cheese and onions, then deep-fried. From West Indies Soul Food, International Bazaar. West Indies Soul FoodTurmeric Ginger Lemon Surprise: Fresh ginger, turmeric syrup, and a dash of bitters mixed with West Indies Soul Food's Original Caribbean Lemonade. Take a look at all the new foods below. From Union Hmong Kitchen, International Bazaar. At LuLus Public House, located at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater. The new foods they introduce every single year are misses. At Holy Land. I didnt say ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT because of the really long line and due to the fact you can get it at a restaurant in town. Nautical Bowls is a new vendor offering superfood bowls - heads up that their granola is made with honey. At Tejas Express, located in The Garden, north wall, Concha Bacon Burger (pronounced CONE-chah): All-beef patty with raspberry aioli, lettuce, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapenos and bacon served on a concha, a traditional Mexican sweet bread roll. Soft baked crepe filled with sweet vanilla-flavored cream cheese and sprinkled with powdered sugar. My take:If you havent been to Pizza Karma, you should really check it out. I was impressed. "The Pulled Pork Arepa is pork shoulder slow-roasted in red wine and vegetables served with shredded cheddar cheese, cabbage, carrots, green onions and parsley." The Minnesota State. He is worthy of his own State Fair booth. From Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips, Judson at Nelson. Additional paleta varieties are also available: Strawberry, Oreo, Pistachio, Bubble Gum, Passion Fruit, a special flavor of the day, and more." Before all other teachers will be considered, regardless of status or tenure, the white teachers will be let go first. Instead, they replaced them with a BLT hand pie. The sun is shining, the grass is green, and we are getting ready for another Minnesota State Fair! At Babas, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Lee and Randall Avenues, just south of Little Farm Hands. (All items gluten-free; vegan options available) Located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner, Waffle Chix: Serving Brownie Waffle Stick, Chicken in a Waffle On-A-Stick, Breakfast Sausage in a Waffle On-A- Stick and assorted sodas. My take:Hot Indian makes great food, and these should be a great way to cool down on a hot day at the State Fair. At Hamline Church Dining Hall, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Underwood and Cooper streets, Breakfast Gnocchi: A bed of potato gnocchi topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, pesto cream, shallots and balsamic glaze. At Union Hmong Kitchen. From Babas, Underwood Street, near Little Farm Hands. From Bridgemans Ice Cream, Judson at Liggett. My take: Extremely pedestrian and extremely novelty. At Minneapple Pie. My take: WORTH IT. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. A Mexican frozen dessert on-a-stick made with chunks of birthday cake, sprinkles and a vanilla extract base, specially created by locally owned La Michoacana Rose to celebrate Hamline Church Dining Halls 125th year at the fair. My take: PASS. Food & Drink The Best, Worst, and Most Middling New Foods of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair Our review crew returns to the fair for the first time since 2019. "Deep-fried corn masa empanadas with choice of fillings: Chipotle Style is filled with shredded chipotle chicken and topped with chipotle sour cream, cotija cheese and fresh cilantro; and Elote Style is filled with roasted corn and topped with mayo, cotija cheese and Tajin seasoning (can be prepared vegan). Heres how this guide works. The Great Minnesota Get-Together is adding eight new vendors this year: The Herbivorous Butcher, Midtown Global Market's Arepa Bar, Bridge n' Barrel. "Bridgeman's Black Licorice Ice Cream topped with marshmallow cream, crunchy mini marshmallows, whipped cream and a cherry." At Midtown Global Market's Arepa Bar. "Chicken seasoned with tandoori spices, onions and peppers wrapped in paratha flatbread, then grilled and served with a side of avocado cilantro lime sauce." But this isn't the Minnesota State Fair of 1990. Its soft and perfect. At Ricks Pizza*, located on the west side of Cosgrove Street between Wright and Dan Patch Avenues. "Grilled chicken sausage custom-made with chunks of Swiss cheese and asparagus, ground pineapple, bacon and jalapeo, served on a bun." "A bed of potato gnocchi topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, pesto cream, shallots and balsamic glaze." 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. My take:If youre not familiar, Grannys Kitchen Fudge Puppies was a staple at the State Fair for decades. Theyre making the crust right on the Fairgrounds. Sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheese curds, Beyond chorizo sausage, turmeric gravy, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. International Bazaar. Wow, it is an absolute championship year for new vendors, I cant remember a year with so many newbies, and such exciting ones. Hand-tossed homemade pizza dough topped with homemade specialty dill ranch sauce, fresh mozzarella and crunchy dill pickles, and finished with dill weed seasoning. (New Vendor). "Hot honey drizzled over chicken sausage skewered with cornmeal biscuit chunks and served on a bed of coleslaw." At OGaras at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street, Soulsicle: Fried chicken on-a-stick topped with candied yam sauce, cornbread crumble, mac-and-cheese seasoned cheddar cheese, hot sauce and green onions. At Hot Indian, located in the Food Building, east wall. Often. At Bridgemans Ice Cream, located on the northeast corner of Judson Avenue and Liggett Street. The whole place is a vibe. From LuLus Public House, West End Market. My take: WORTH IT. From Blue Moon Dine-In Theater, Carnes at Chambers. "Fresh ginger, turmeric syrup and a dash of bitters mixed with West Indies Soul Food's Original Caribbean Lemonade. At Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop. My take: Like Union Hmong Kitchen, Soul Bowl is another restaurant inside Graze Food Hall in Minneapolis, and will be a new vendor at the 2022 State Fair. There are well over 30 new options this year, some of the highlights include a Pickle Pizza, a cotton Candy Float, a Vegan Corn Dog, and . Credit: MN State Fair Chicken Tandori Rolls - Holyland Chilaquiles Breakfast: Fried corn tortilla strips sauteed with guajillo chile salsa and topped with scrambled eggs, pico de gallo,. And its really light and refreshing. Located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall(Available Aug. 31-Sept. 5 only), Bridge n Barrel Root Beer: From two locations, serving Lift Bridge Root Beer, Lift Bridge Black Cherry Soda, pink lemonade and assorted other sodas. (New Vendor) Photo: Minnesota State Fair. An all-butter croissant roll rolled up in organic raisins, cinnamon and vanilla pastry cream with cardamom syrup and icing. (New Vendor). At Union Hmong Kitchen. Owner Lynn saw opportunity after the cinnamon roll booth in the Food Building closed. From Midtown Global Markets Andys Garage, International Bazaar. (Vegetarian) Lulu's public house. / CBS NEWS. Example video title will go here for this video. Its not the most walkable food. It made way for Rick and his son, Tristan, who run this truck. My take: PASS. This is an exciting year at the Minnesota State Fair for many reasons - but the wide array of new food vendors has us particularly excited. Dej Qab Zib (Sweet Refreshment): A coconut lychee colada made with a blend of coconut milk, lychee syrup, lime and mint, served over ice. Here are some of the other new foods at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair: All Quacked Up! It was more like a custard. Since the Poncho Dogs booth hand-dips their corn dogs (Poncho Dogs uses a machine), they may leave them in the batter a bit too long, thus creating a bit of a unicorn horn made of extra batter at the end. The fair unveiled its new foods Tuesday, the annual preview of the dizzying array of new eating and drinking options at the 12-day gathering and eat-a-thon that starts Aug. 25. Credit: MN State Fair Chicken Tandori Rolls - Holyland Chilaquiles Breakfast: Fried corn tortilla strips sauteed with guajillo chile salsa and topped with scrambled eggs, pico de gallo,. This is the closest youre going to get to a fudge puppy a Belgian waffle on a stick with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. This version takes the buttery biscuit, adds LuLus chicken tenders (the best thing on their menu) and pimento cheese. Two new fresh-made waffle sandwiches: Belly Full is a spring onion-infused Nordic Waffle filled with sous vide seasoned pork belly with coleslaw and locally made jalapeo jam; Vanilla Dream is a Nordic Waffle coated with cinnamon and sugar and filled with Norwegian vanilla custard cream. (Vegan)At Union Hmong Kitchen*, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner*New Vendor, Earth Sliders TM and Meat Balls & MarinaraEarthSlidersTM are a marinated, battered and crispy fried chicken patty topped with house-made, slightly spicy secret sauce, shredded lettuce and house-made cucumber pickles that have been marinated in turmeric, garlic and sweet onion, served on a grilled bun. (Both entrees are vegan.) (Vegan) At Union Hmong Kitchen*, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner. Minnesota State Fair New Foods 2022 PREVIEW! { customEventsOnLoad(); Its in a fried tortilla cone, making it easy to walk and eat. A grasshopper-inspired tart made on a gluten-free crust. The buzzy joy and anticipation of a summer stroll through the fairgrounds whilst eating all the freshly fried snacks is, perhaps, worth a little hype. At The Hideaway Speakeasy, in the Veranda, Grandstand upper . Tot Dog: All-beef hot dog dipped in corn dog batter, rolled in a mixture of minced tater tots, cheddar cheese and onions, then deep-fried. But its basically syrup. It's one of the most highly anticipated lists of the year, the Minnesota State Fair New Foods list, and they just dropped the 2022 edition on us. At RC's BBQ. At iPierogi, located in the Food Building, south wall, Sweet Potato Poutine: Sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheese curds, Beyond chorizo sausage, turmeric gravy, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. (Vegetarian)" At The Blue Barn. Nordic Waffles Belly Full Nordic Waffle and Vanilla Dream Nordic Waffle: Two new fresh-made waffle sandwiches: Belly Full is a spring onion-infused Nordic Waffle filled with sous vide seasoned pork belly with coleslaw and locally made jalapeo jam; Vanilla Dream is a Nordic Waffle coated with cinnamon and sugar and filled with Norwegian vanilla custard cream. My take: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. From Richies Cheese Curd Tacos, outside of the Food Building. Minnesota State Fair unveils new foods for 2022 The Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday unveiled the 38 new foods and eight new food vendors for this year's Great Minnesota. Lemon Cookie Tortilla Chips: Lemon sandwich cookies deconstructed into four large tortilla chips made from a blend of cookies and corn, served with creamy-center-of-the-cookie cream dip topped with lemon curd. I havent forgiven them. (All Kulfi are gluten-free and vegetarian.)" None of the official new foods in the past have been must-eat foods. If you like key lime, youll like this. Pickle Pizza: Hand-tossed homemade pizza dough topped with homemade specialty dill ranch sauce, fresh mozzarella and crunchy dill pickles, and finished with dill weed seasoning. It was soft and squishy inside. 2022 Minnesota State Fair New Foods Rank Your Food, State Fair Get to know how Ranked Choice Voting elections work by ranking the new food items for the 2022 Minnesota State Fair! Located in the Food Building, east wall, Union Hmong Kitchen: Serving official new foods Dej Qab Zib (Sweet Refreshment), a coconut lychee colada made with a blend of coconut milk, lychee syrup, lime and mint, served over ice (vegan); and Mov + Nqaij (Rice + Meat) purple sticky rice with choice of sauce, including Krunchy Chili Oil (dried Thai chilis, garlic, shallots), Lemongrass Scallion Dressing (lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots), and Tiger Bite (Thai chilis, garlic, shallots, cilantro, fish sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice); plus, choice of skewered and grilled meat, including Hmong Sausage (house-made coarse- ground pork sausage link with Krunchy Chili Oil), Hilltribe Chicken Thigh (ginger, lemongrass), or Lemongrass Turmeric Tofu (marinated in a lemongrass and turmeric blend). 26 of 38. At Rick's Pizza. Their staff couldnt not have been any nicer. The Beauty and the Buffalo bowl features ranch hummus, buffalo chicken, crumbled blue cheese, scallions, buffalo sauce and buffalo dust, served with pita puffs. Best new Minnesota State Fair foods for 2022 Pickles on pizza and everything on sticks: Our hot takes on the State Fair's new foods for 2022 Celebration Cake On-A-Stick from. I heard one staff member mention it in a news interview, but didnt describe it, so I stopped by to learn about it. If you believe new Fair foods should be quirky, this is the food for you. Made with condensed milk, nuts and infused spices. Well done. Of course you'll remember that this isn't the full list of new foods, there will be those Bonus Foods (TM) that pop onto the list just before the gates open on Thursday, August 25th. Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips will be located outside the south side of the Food Building and will be offering fresh grilled steak tip . Baklava Cream Ale by Bent Brewstillery. "A coconut lychee colada made with a blend of coconut milk, lychee syrup, lime and mint, served over ice. My take: The Herbivorious Butcher, a Northeast Minneapolis shop run by a brother and sister, is doing something special in the vegan community. On the menu for curious (and hungry) fairgoers is everything from duck egg sandwiches and breakfast gnocchi to vegan sliders and lemon cookie tortilla chips. 16. Its not worth the $8. "White cake infused with almond flavoring and decorated with white frosting. "Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh pink guavas." Heads up that this flavor doesnt really photograph great. Meet These Inspiring Stylemakers. Keep reading for reviews of official and unofficial new foods Ive tried (and photos of what they actually look like). At Bridgemans Ice Cream, located on the northeast corner of Judson Avenue and Liggett Street, Poultrygeist and Steak-xorcist: Poultrygeist is fried chicken topped with sausage gravy and french fried onions on buttery Texas toast; and Steak-xorcist is chicken fried steak topped with sausage gravy and french fried onions on buttery Texas toast. They may not have Unicorn Dogs ready, but you can always ask to see if they can make you one. At Hamline Church Dining Hall. This item sounds rather simple for the State Fair. Among the 40+ new foods are funky items like ranch hummus with buffalo chicken, breakfast gnocchi and . Meat Balls & Marinara are Italian herb-seasoned meat balls browned and sauteed in house-made garlic and oregano red marinara sauce, topped with plant-based Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, served with a slice of grilled sourdough bread. Poultrygeist is fried chicken topped with sausage gravy and french fried onions on buttery Texas toast; and Steak-xorcist is chicken fried steak topped with sausage gravy and french fried onions on buttery Texas toast. I love cream corn. And I didnt get raspberry and blueberry flavors at all. A coconut lychee colada made with a blend of coconut milk, lychee syrup, lime and mint, served over ice. At Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove Streets. Additional paleta varieties are also available. The 2022 Minnesota State Fair runs August 25 - September 5. At Holy Land, located at the International Bazaar, southeast corner, Chilaquiles Breakfast (pronounced chee-leh kee-lehs): Fried corn tortilla strips sauteed with guajillo (pronounced gwa-HEE-yo) chile salsa and topped with scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cotija (pronounced kuh-TEE-huh) cheese, avocado and crema. But the quality justifies the price. Kudos to owner Stine for not raising the prices on these. Fried, farm-fresh duck egg from Graise Farm in Faribault atop shaved smoked ham, aged cheddar cheese, tomato and spinach, served open-face on toasted sourdough bread with paprika aioli. (Gluten-free, vegan)At West Indies Soul Food, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, Vegan Corn Dog: Plant-based vegan hot dog hand-dipped in plant-based vegan corn dog batter and deep-fried. It ran a bit too sweet, and my group felt it could have used a bit of spice, along with more plantain chips. "The Coco-Nuts bowl features hazelnut chocolate hummus, chocolate chips, hazelnuts, shredded coconut and bananas, served with powdered sugar pita puffs. At Aldos, located in Warner Coliseum, west side. At Mancinis al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood Streets. My take:Sausage Sister & Me hit the new food lottery years ago with the Twisted Sister. The roll itself was a bit dry. Im not a big tea guy, but this was decent if youre looking for a refreshing mocktail. My take: PASS. for (var i = 0; i < arrayLength; i++) { At German Root Beer and Popcorn. State Fair Grandstand flashes back to the 70s, 80s and 90s with REO, Styx, Counting Crows and Wallflowers, State Fair reveals 2021's top-grossing food vendors. And we'll be there with our nearly patented Get-It-Skip-It-Your-Call Guide (brook no imitators!) Sundae Sammie: Grilled sandwich with cinnamon bread, Minnesota strawberry jam, vanilla cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, toasted peanuts, confetti sprinkles and flaked sea salt. Staff at Holy Land say they are encouraging people to mix all three flavors of their slushies Mango, Mediterranean Lemonade (a must get) and this new flavor. In total, the State Fair offers nearly 500 foods at 300 concession locations throughout the . Deep-Fried Ice Cream:Handmade ice cream bar covered with a crispy corn flake coating, deep-fried, drizzled with raspberry and blueberry sauces, and topped with sprinkles. I love George and his sister, Joanne, who own Minneapple Pie. Hes gone from a food truck to pop ups to a restaurant, with appearances on national TV sprinkled in. There are 26 "official" new foods and four new vendors at the Great Minnesota Get Together. No online description, but its a tart (pretty tart) pie with a delightful meringue. Copyright 2017-2022 Give Me The Mike. Deep-fried corn masa empanadas with choice of fillings: Chipotle Style is filled with shredded chipotle chicken and topped with chipotle sour cream, cotija cheese and fresh cilantro; and Elote Style is filled with roasted corn and topped with mayo, cotija cheese and Tajin seasoning. At iPierogi. Ingredients areorganic, gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, and contain zero refined sugars. See the Results Don't stop now! A freshly baked Betty & Earls (B&E) Biscuit, hand- battered, deep-fried Chicken Tenders, Pimento Cheese Spread. Breaded and deep-fried Minnesota pork loin topped with pickled cabbage and served with mustard mayo on a toasted bun. Cotton Candy Float: Features cotton candy . My original thought: sweet potato waffle fries and cheese curds? Can it please not exceed 50 things? Buzzn: Hot Honey Chicken Sausage Kebob: Hot honey drizzled over chicken sausage skewered with cornmeal biscuit chunks and served on a bed of coleslaw. (Vegetarian) At The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center. (Gluten-free and vegan options available) At Jammy Sammies by Brim, located at the North End, northwest section, across from the North End Event Center. Wedge-Hammer: fresh ginger, orange and other citrus juices, zest, sparkling water and simple syrup. : Fried, farm-fresh duck egg from Graise Farm in Faribault atop shaved smoked ham, aged cheddar cheese, tomato and spinach, served open-face on toasted sourdough bread with paprika aioli. (Vegetarian) At Snack House, located in the Warner Coliseum, south side. I also provide a rating. Minnesota State Fair. A brat was a strange and unwelcomed choice. It would be like if Taco Bell started putting bratwurst in a Chalupa. If you see a photo of a food, that means I have tried it. Molotes: Deep-fried corn masa empanadas with choice of fillings: Chipotle Style is filled with shredded chipotle chicken and topped with chipotle sour cream, cotija cheese and fresh cilantro; and Elote Style is filled with roasted corn and topped with mayo, cotija cheese and Tajin seasoning (can be prepared vegan). My take: WORTH IT. The sauce really made it. You'll find this year's new items marked with "(NEW 2022!) I expect nothing different in 2022. Mix of spicy feta, cream cheese and mozzarella blended with Dinos Greek seasoning, then rolled in a gluten-free panko, deep-fried and sprinkled with lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and Dinos seasoning. "Soft baked crepe filled with sweet vanilla-flavored cream cheese and sprinkled with powdered sugar." Birthday Cake Paleta: A Mexican frozen dessert on-a-stick made with chunks of birthday cake, sprinkles and a vanilla extract base, specially created by locally owned La Michoacana Rose to celebrate Hamline Church Dining Halls 125th year at the fair. This is the gastronomically inclusive Minnesota State Fair of 2022. Baked Venezuelan crispy corn pocket with choice of three fillings (all arepas are gluten-free): The Pulled Pork Arepa is pork shoulder slow-roasted in red wine and vegetables served with shredded cheddar cheese, cabbage, carrots, green onions and parsley; The Queen (Reina Pepiada) is pulled chicken and avocado puree salad topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh arugula; and the Vegan Arepa is house-prepared black beans, fried sweet plantains, cabbage, carrots, green onions and parsley. "'Meat' Balls & Marinara are Italian herb-seasoned 'meat' balls browned and sauteed in house-made garlic and oregano red marinara sauce, topped with plant-based Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, served with a slice of grilled sourdough bread." At The Herbivorous Butcher. Not much totally blew me away, and that's not a bad thing either. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. The Minnesota State Fair has announced 38 new foods and eight new food vendors. Malt or sundae with a blend of vanilla ice cream topped with lime syrup and graham cracker crumbles. Soulsicle: Fried chicken on-a-stick topped with candied yam sauce, cornbread crumble, mac-and-cheese seasoned cheddar cheese, hot sauce and green onions. I thought the Earth Sliders were even better, and you get more food for your buck. They left a few years back, and according to their Facebook page, the owner cites personal health reasons as the reason they cant go back. However, that flavor quickly faded, and youre left with deep-fried air. Key Enterprises LLC. Crazy new food concoctions are sold right alongside the same . Seven hours, 15,000 steps, one "extreme" weather event and 42 bites of new food. and Dara's Top Five to help you plan your work and work your plan. Meat Balls & Marinara are Italian herb-seasoned meat balls browned and sauteed in house-made garlic and oregano red marinara sauce, topped with plant-based Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, served with a slice of grilled sourdough bread. If someone in your group is the meat and potatoes kind of person, send them over to RCs. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. So the menu at the Gass Station typically misses the mark. Gray Duck Sundae: Bridgemans Black Licorice Ice Cream topped with marshmallow cream, crunchy mini marshmallows, whipped cream and a cherry. Today is hype-level 11. Comes with a prickly pear cactus slushie shooter on the side. by Stephanie March, Alex Lodner August 26, 2022 Expand Photos by Caitlin Abrams This year the Minnesota State Fair is BACK, with intent. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. USPS Shares Holiday Shipping Deadlines for Minnesota, Stocking Stuffer Alert: Flash Sale on Minnesota State Fair Tickets, Mark it on the Calendar: St. Clouds First Snow of the Season Fell October 14th, 2022, SCSU Homecoming Takes Over Campus October 17-22nd, Two Awesome New State Fair Foods, and Two Big Disappointments. Fair food is heavy on the meat, the dairy, the breading, the oil, and the carbs. I dont like black licorice, but I love ice cream. But if you look closely around the Fairgrounds, vendors will have other new items for sale. Im sure youll see personalized cakes pop up in Instagram photos. Today is hype-level 11. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This year's foods also seem to focus more global foods, with new vendors like Union Hmong Kitchen, and lots of great new middle-eastern options. Coco-Nuts is vegan and can be gluten-free without the pita puffs. Breakfast gnocchi: A bed of potato gnocchi topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, cream of pesto, shallots and balsamic glaze. Theyve Got Minnesota State Fair Spirit, Yes They Do, Do YOU. At The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center. Union Hmong Kitchen's new dishes for the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. MN Food & Drink Minnesota State Fair 2022: The best new food vendors Food writer Haley Nelson has the latest from the state fairgrounds. Sweet Cheese Blintz: Soft baked crepe filled with sweet vanilla-flavored cream cheese and sprinkled with powdered sugar. (New Vendor). My take: WORTH IT. The only downfall is that its $9 a slice. Will we find more innovation or more safe bets? Cotton candy soda poured over Kemps vanilla ice cream and topped with cotton candy. "Fried, farm-fresh duck egg from Graise Farm in Faribault atop shaved smoked ham, aged cheddar cheese, tomato and spinach, served open-face on toasted sourdough bread with paprika aioli." Richies Cheese Curd Tacos serves two varieties in a fried flour tortilla shell: Original Cheese Curd Taco (diced bratwurst, fried cheddar cheese curds, lettuce and Baja sauce) and Box Checker Cheese Curd Taco (diced chicken, bacon, fried cheddar cheese curds, lettuce and ranch sauce). I really liked this. I had low expectations for this. At Holy Land, located at the International Bazaar, southeast corner. At Gass Station Grill, located on the west side of Cooper Street between Dan Patch and Judson Avenues, outside southeast corner of the Food Building. Available in three creamy flavors: Almond/Cashew/Pistachio Kulfi; Mango Kulfi; and Saffron/Almond/Pistachio Kulfi. The Hideaway Speakeasy all-quacked-up All Quacked Up! Falafelicious Hummus Bowl - Baba's: $12. However, I wasnt impressed with either of these 2022 new additions. The slushie shooter is a fun addition, too. Quality has been up for a long time now. (All items are gluten-free; vegan options available) At Union Hmong Kitchen*, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner. On opening day of the Minnesota State Fair Thursday, foodies from Twin Cities news publications fanned out to review this year's new fair foods, sacrificing their stomachs so the rest of us don . If youre vegan, its great to see the Fair and its vendors add more options. This blueberry version is a hit, and I personally like it more than the original apple. My only gripe was that the packaging needs to be redesigned because it was really hard to get the paleta out of the wrapper. At Snack House. Creamy fresh-off-the-cob sweet corn, lime and vanilla. Its like your uncle got really adventurous making his own brats and opened a booth at the State Fair. The Coco-Nuts bowl features hazelnut chocolate hummus, chocolate chips, hazelnuts, shredded coconut and bananas, served with powdered sugar pita puffs. It was really salty and the corn was just poured into the shell in the empanada. I havent seen a new food from this booth that has matched its quality. Fresh ginger, turmeric syrup and a dash of bitters mixed with West Indies Soul Foods Original Caribbean Lemonade. The Herbivorous Butcher's Two Vegan Entrees Poultrygeist and Steak-xorcist: Poultrygeist is fried chicken topped with sausage gravy and french fried onions on buttery Texas toast; and Steak-xorcist is chicken fried steak topped with sausage gravy and french fried onions on buttery Texas toast. I had a sample of this at Taste of the Fair. }, Bringing the best of the Twin Cities to your home. I left whelmed. At Sausage Sister & Me. Yia Vang is the chef behind Union Hmong Kitchen and has worked hard to share his Hmong cuisine with Minnesotans. The concha makes for a Instagram worthy photo and everything strangely just works. A smart move for Hamline Dining Hall to team up with an up-and-coming ice cream shop for a new food this year. Minne Hot Hot:Smoked Rib Tips tossed in Nashville Hot Sauce, served with Comeback Sauce. Its not ice cream. At The Hideaway Speakeasy, located in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section, Arepa Bars Three Arepas Pulled Pork, The Queen and Vegan (pronounced ah-reh-pah): Baked Venezuelan crispy corn pocket with choice of three fillings (all arepas are gluten-free): The Pulled Pork Arepa is pork shoulder slow-roasted in red wine and vegetables served with shredded cheddar cheese, cabbage, carrots, green onions and parsley; The Queen (Reina Pepiada) is pulled chicken and avocado puree salad topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh arugula; and the Vegan Arepa is house-prepared black beans, fried sweet plantains, cabbage, carrots, green onions and parsley. (Gluten-free, vegan)" At West Indies Soul Food. Insulting Can you imagine having decades of tenure, an immaculate record, and being laid off for someone that just walked through the . At LuLus Public House, located at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater, Turmeric Ginger Lemon Surprise: Fresh ginger, turmeric syrup and a dash of bitters mixed with West Indies Soul Foods Original Caribbean Lemonade. Breakfast Gnocchi: A bed of potato gnocchi topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, pesto cream, shallots and balsamic glaze. At Tejas Express. Its a serious contender for my top 10 foods list. All of the requisite items are represented: fried delicacies never seen before in. Does the official list lean into stunt food? Sundae Sammie . Or will it play to a wider palate? At French Meadow Bakery & Cafe, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets, Gray Duck Sundae: Bridgemans Black Licorice Ice Cream topped with marshmallow cream, crunchy mini marshmallows, whipped cream and a cherry. Fried, farm-fresh duck egg from Graise Farm in Faribault atop shaved smoked ham, aged cheddar cheese, tomato and spinach, served open-face on toasted sourdough bread with paprika aioli. They have a couple locations around the Twin Cities now and make Tandoor-fired pizzas. Beyond that, its a bar appetizer. Like the event as a whole, this year . From international flavors like bison-filled ravioli, and Sashimi tuna tacos to crazy delicious combos like the buffalo chicken doughnuts topped with bacon bits or fried chicken and macaroni and cheese on a waffle, there are options for adventurous eaters and . Cotton Candy Float | Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair. Smoked Rib Tips tossed in Nashville Hot Sauce, served with Comeback Sauce. Actually, this is probably my favorite pie that owner Sara Hayden sells. (Available Aug. 25-30 only), Mov + Nqaij (Rice + Meat): Purple sticky rice with choice of sauce, including Krunchy Chili Oil (dried Thai chilis, garlic, shallots), Lemongrass Scallion Dressing (lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots), and Tiger Bite (Thai chilis, garlic, shallots, cilantro, fish sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice); plus, choice of skewered and grilled meat, including Hmong Sausage (house-made coarse-ground pork sausage link with Krunchy Chili Oil), Hilltribe Chicken Thigh (ginger, lemongrass), or Lemongrass Turmeric Tofu (marinated in a lemongrass and turmeric blend). Buttermilk and Blueberry Pancakes using the Dinkytown diners from scratch recipe and served with its house made syrup will be available for breakfast from 7 a.m. through 1 p.m. daily. At Soul Bowl*, located in the Food Building, east wall*New Vendor, Sundae Sammie: Grilled sandwich with cinnamon bread, Minnesota strawberry jam, vanilla cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, toasted peanuts, confetti sprinkles and flaked sea salt. TWIN CITIES, MN The 2018 edition of the great Minnesota-get-together is just over two months away, and 27 new, mouth-watering food options have been added to the Minnesota State Fair's list of . (Gluten-free) At Midtown Global Markets Andys Garage, located in the Taste of Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall. Breaded and deep-fried Minnesota pork loin topped with pickled cabbage and served with mustard mayo on a toasted bun. And if I remember correctly, Tejas Express got rid of beergaritas in 2021. Bridgemans Black Licorice Ice Cream topped with marshmallow cream, crunchy mini marshmallows, whipped cream and a cherry. Here are a few other intriguing items from the list of new foods the fair unveiled on July 12. This has some serious kick. By the way, this beverage is delightful. Minnesota State Fair 2022 - Top 12 New Foods 13,556 views Premiered Aug 29, 2021 296 Dislike Share Save Brent Timm 9.9K subscribers Minnesota State Fair 2021 - Top 12 New Foods. When you're at the Minnesota State Fair, I would argue that the answer is yes! Corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut hand-rolled in an egg roll wrapper, deep-fried and served with a side of OGaras homemade Thousand Island dressing. OGaras has a success with its Reuben. Kulfi: Indian-Style Ice Cream in Three Flavors: Made with condensed milk, nuts and infused spices. At Ricks Pizza*, located on the west side of Cosgrove Street between Wright and Dan Patch avenues*New Vendor, Pink Guava Slushie: Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh pink guavas. Read more, My take:I have never enjoyed a food from The Hideaway Speakeasy. This year, there are 10 new vendors, serving. At French Meadow Bakery & Cafe. (New Vendor). Search. At iPierogi, located in the Food Building, south wall. Handmade blueberry pie made with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries, and served with vanilla ice cream. At Blue Moon Dine-In Theater, located on the northeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Chambers Street, Minne Hot Hot: Smoked Rib Tips tossed in Nashville Hot Sauce, served with Comeback Sauce. At Mancini's al Fresco. If you havent stopped by his booth inside Graze Food Hall by Target Field, definitely stop by. At LuLu's Public House. "Two new fresh-made waffle sandwiches: Belly Full is a spring onion-infused Nordic Waffle filled with sous vide seasoned pork belly with coleslaw and locally made jalapeo jam; Vanilla Dream is a Nordic Waffle coated with cinnamon and sugar and filled with Norwegian vanilla custard cream." The GET IT, SKIP IT, YOUR CALL guide to the new Minnesota State Fair foods. From Midtown Global Markets Arepa Bar, International Bazaar. From OGaras at the Fair, Dan Patch at Cosgrove. (Gluten-free and vegan options available)At Jammy Sammies by Brim, located at the North End, northwest section, across from the North End Event Center, Sweet Cheese Blintz: Soft baked crepe filled with sweet vanilla-flavored cream cheese and sprinkled with powdered sugar. At Daryl's Dog House. You taste the cornmeal in the batter. (New Vendor). Not loading? Rick's Pickle Pizza promised the unusual combination of dill, white ranch sauce, fresh mozeralla, and of course, tons of crunchy pickles. Pickle Pizza: Hand-tossed homemade pizza dough topped . At Hamline Church Dining Hall, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Underwood and Cooper Streets. Tandoor-Fired Jerk Chicken Minizza: White chicken meat, bell pepper, onion medley, whole milk mozzarella cheese, West Indies Soul Foods signature Jamaican Jerk Sauce and Pizza Karmas Tikka Sauce on a mini crust. There are 500 different foods at 300 different concession locations through the fairgroundsthis is the Great Minnesota Eat Together for sure. Let the Minnesota State Fair food planning begin. At The Herbivorous Butcher*, located in the Food Building, west section, south wall. Going to the fair when you have food restrictions or are following a specific diet can be challenging. My take:Brims sandwiches are really good, and theyre worth the walk to the North End of the Fairgrounds. var arrayLength = myStringArray.length; White chicken meat, bell pepper, onion medley, whole milk mozzarella cheese, West Indies Soul Foods signature Jamaican Jerk Sauce and Pizza Karmas Tikka Sauce on a mini crust. The Minnesota State Fair announced two new food vendors being added for the 2022 edition of the Great Minnesota Get-Together, one is Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips, and the other is Richie's Cheese Curd Tacos. "All-beef patty with raspberry aioli, lettuce, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeos and bacon served on a concha, a traditional Mexican sweet bread roll." No news outlet has yet sampled these fairground delicacies, so we figured: Why not call some shots, churn some excitement, and even talk a lil shit? The crowds on opening day were bigger than last year, for sure, but it felt bigger than normal for an opening day. Australian Potatoes Australian Potatoes, Judson Avenue across from the Coliseum Australian Battered Potatoes are worth the higher price point, mostly because they're extremely filling. The 2022 New Food List has just come out and as per usual there is plenty of deep-fried weirdness available this year. Open Arms of Minnesota Seeks Culturally Specific Recipes. (Vegan)." At Blue Moon Dine-In Theater. You wont see crazy ingredients on their menu. They will only be available the first half of the Fair, August 25 30. (Vegetarian)At The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center, Tandoor-Fired Jerk Chicken Minizza (pronounced tahn-DUER): White chicken meat, bell pepper, onion medley, whole milk mozzarella cheese and West Indies Soul Foods signature Jamaican Jerk Sauce on a buttermilk naan crust baked in a tandoor oven. Nautical Bowls The State Fair is both nostalgic and newfangled. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. Its not too sweet, and that warm pie with a big scoop of ice cream is a perfect match. "Cotton candy soda poured over Kemps vanilla ice cream and topped with cotton candy." From The Herbivorous Butcher, Food Building. Fried corn tortilla strips sauted with guajillo chile salsa and topped with scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, avocado and crema. Hit us up! Pork Schnitzel Sandwich: Breaded and deep-fried Minnesota pork loin topped with pickled cabbage and served with mustard mayo on a toasted bun. At The Hideaway Speakeasy. Sweet Potato Poutine: Sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheese curds, Beyond chorizo sausage, turmeric gravy, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. Someone did stop me along my way to ask what it was because it looked so good. Plus, Monster Mash combines Poultrygeist and Steak-xorcist in the same boat. All-beef hot dog dipped in corn dog batter, rolled in a mixture of minced tater tots, cheddar cheese and onions, then deep-fried. She can also be heard Saturdays on her myTalk107.1 radio show, Weekly Dish, where she talks about the Twin Cities food scene. Listen. The buzzy joy and anticipation of a summer stroll through the fairgrounds whilst eating all the freshly fried snacks is, perhaps, worth a little hype. (Vegan if served without ice cream)." This is a new vendor for 2022. First published on July 12, 2022 / 7:01 AM. (Both entrees are vegan.) Its not the most conventional Fair food, though, so if youre coming for one day, slide it down your list and add it to your grocery store list. Turmeric Ginger Lemon Surprise: Fresh ginger, turmeric syrup and a dash of bitters mixed with West Indies Soul Foods Original Caribbean Lemonade. The list of the moment is: All the new foods at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair! document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Served with plantain chips. My take:Chilaquiles is one of my favorite foods. All are organic, gluten- and dairy-free, plant-based and without refined sugar. I will say that if youre still holding a grudge over Holy Land, move on. Warning: your mouth will start watering! But if you look closely around the Fairgrounds, vendors will have other new items for sale. Located on the north side of Randall Avenue at Cosgrove Street, outside the Progress Center. The pumpkin is still my favorite of their four flavors, but this is definitely worth it. It's going to be a delicious year, and don't forget to bookmark my full guide for . This is our list of the Best Minnesota State Fair Food and Drink. Plus, Papelon con Limon, a cold beverage made with unrefined cane sugar and fresh-squeezed lime juice. We've been wondering how this year's list will be . White cake infused with almond flavoring and decorated with white frosting. Worth getting, but get the Box Checker, which is with chicken and bacon. Their menu is gluten-free and they also have vegan options available. My take: Sounds like Applebees. My take: WORTH IT. Haley Nelson Aug 27, 2022 Haley Nelson Are foods served on a stick better than those that aren't? Owner Charlie does a great job. Whos That Girl? The ice cream is smooth and the flavor is not too overpowering. Earth Sliders are a marinated, battered and crispy fried chicken patty topped with house-made, slightly spicy secret sauce, shredded lettuce and house-made cucumber pickles that have been marinated in turmeric, garlic and sweet onion, served on a grilled bun. My take: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. My take:I go to Dinos Gryos on day 9 of the Fair when Im tired of eating Fair foods. The Best Minnesota State Fair Food & Drink. Its a juicy brat because its got so much stuff inside. Apologies to all photographers for my horrible photos. My take: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. "Poultrygeist is fried chicken topped with sausage gravy and french fried onions on buttery Texas toast; and Steak-xorcist is chicken fried steak topped with sausage gravy and french fried onions on buttery Texas toast. Chicken seasoned with tandoori spices, onions and peppers wrapped in paratha flatbread, then grilled and served with a side of avocado cilantro lime sauce. Theyre calling it the Neapolitan. Haley Nelson Aug 26, 2022 Haley Nelson This is an exciting year at the Minnesota State Fair for many reasons - but the wide array of new food vendors has us particularly excited. I wasnt obsessed, but it was fine. These taste like Reuben, but the egg roll was too crunchy for me and it had me yearning for rye bread. At The Hideaway Speakeasy, located in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section. However, that Beyond chorizo does not sit well with this carnivore. Purple sticky rice with choice of sauce, including Krunchy Chili Oil (dried Thai chilis, garlic, shallots), Lemongrass Scallion Dressing (lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots), and Tiger Bite (Thai chilis, garlic, shallots, cilantro, fish sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice); plus, choice of skewered and grilled meat, including Hmong Sausage (house-made coarse-ground pork sausage link with Krunchy Chili Oil), Hilltribe Chicken Thigh (ginger, lemongrass), or Lemongrass Turmeric Tofu (marinated in a lemongrass and turmeric blend). Chilaquiles Breakfast: Fried corn tortilla strips sauteed with guajillo chile salsa and topped with scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, avocado and crema. Pink Guava Slushie Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh . The plantain chips were unexpected, and it made the whole dish a bit lighter. Available in three creamy flavors: Almond/Cashew/Pistachio Kulfi; Mango Kulfi; and Saffron/Almond/Pistachio Kulfi. 2022 New Minnesota State Fair Foods. Vegan Corn Dog:Plant-based vegan hot dog hand-dipped in plant-based vegan corn dog batter and deepfried. At Daryls Dog House, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets, Arepa Bar (pronounced ah-reh-pah): Serving official new foods arepas in three varieties, including Pulled Pork (pork shoulder, shredded cheddar, cabbage, carrots, green onions, parsley); The Queen (pulled chicken and avocado puree, mozzarella, arugula); and Vegan (black beans, fried sweet plantains, cabbage, carrots, green onions, parsley). At Baba's. " This mini version of Mancinis house cake can be personalized on-site with short text to celebrate a favorite fair fan or special occasion. At Blue Moon Dine-In Theater, located on the northeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Chambers Street, Nordic Waffles Belly Full Nordic Waffle and Vanilla Dream Nordic Waffle: Two new fresh-made waffle sandwiches: Belly Full is a spring onion-infused Nordic Waffle filled with sous vide (pronounced sue-veed) seasoned pork belly with coleslaw and locally made jalapeno jam; Vanilla Dream is a Nordic Waffle coated with cinnamon and sugar and filled with Norwegian vanilla custard cream. : Fried, farm-fresh duck egg from Graise Farm in Faribault atop shaved smoked ham, aged cheddar cheese, tomato and spinach, served open-face on toasted sourdough bread with paprika aioli. Als Breakfasts pancakes are good, and theyre really good at the Fair. We've been wondering howthis year's list will be different from last year's more abbreviated experience. (Gluten-free) (Available Aug. 25-30 only)" At Midtown Global Market's Andy's Garage. "Handmade ice cream bar covered with a crispy corn flake coating, deep-fried, drizzled with raspberry and blueberry sauces, and topped with sprinkles. When you blend the berry fruit filling with the meringue, its really good. "White chicken meat, bell pepper, onion medley, whole milk mozzarella cheese and West Indies Soul Food's signature Jamaican Jerk Sauce on a buttermilk naan crust baked in a tandoor oven." Lake Storm Lemonade: lavender-infused lemon and other citrus juices, zest, sparkling water and simple syrup. The vegan meatballs taste like regular meatballs and theyre not just for vegans. window.onload = function() At The Blue Barn. Cotton Candy Float: Cotton candy soda poured over Kemps vanilla ice cream and topped with cotton candy. ewt.track({name:mp_global.tag[i],type:'topiccode'}); At Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets, Reuben Rolls: Corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut hand-rolled in an egg roll wrapper, deep-fried and served with a side of OGaras homemade Thousand Island dressing. (Coco-Nuts is vegan and can be gluten-free without the pita puffs.)" Watch the latest coverage from the KARE11 Sunrise in ourYouTube playlist: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Breakfast Gnocchi: A bed of potato gnocchi topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, pesto cream, shallots and balsamic glaze. My take: WORTH IT. All Quacked Up! "Lemon sandwich cookies deconstructed into four large tortilla chips made from a blend of cookies and corn, served with creamy-center-of-the-cookie cream dip topped with lemon curd." Grilled sandwich with cinnamon bread, Minnesota strawberry jam, vanilla cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, toasted peanuts, confetti sprinkles and flaked sea salt. There was an underwhelming amount of custard on the Vanilla Dream. I feel that if you havent been to the tiny diner, you should experience the flapjacks at the diner first. The dill pickles and the dill on there arent overwhelming. If you are looking for a list of my favorite Fair foods, click here to read a list of the 11 foods I think you need to order. I love BLTs and I wasnt a fan of this. At Blue Moon Dine-In Theater. Flame-roasted corn, bell peppers, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and chipotle ranch dressing. (Gluten-free, vegetarian). I love funfetti cake, so I was very happy. Some zingers, some great new vendors, some WTFs! The official new foods list is comprised of "flashy" foods that gain the media's attention. Its got the key lime tart taste at first. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Video Ice cream mn state fair. It gave me Lemon Meringue Pie vibes. Two mini deep dish pizzas made with fresh Green Mill pizza dough smothered in garlic butter and stuffed with pepperoni, mozzarella, and sauce. At French Meadow Bakery & Cafe, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood Streets. Located in the Food Building, west section, south wall, Nautical Bowls: Will serve four fresh superfood bowls: Anchor Bowl (acai (pronounced ah-sah-EE), granola, banana, coconut flakes, cashew cacao butter); Nauti Bowl (acai, pitaya, granola, banana, cacao nibs, peanut butter); Paddle Bowl (Blue Majik, mango, coconut, granola, strawberries, coconut flakes, honey); and Sunset Bowl (ube (pronounced ooh-beh), blood orange, granola, blueberries, coconut flakes, honey). Expect sticker shock when you look at the menu. 7:53 AM CDT on Aug 26, 2022 With no further ado, here is what guests have to look forward to at this summer's Minnesota State Fair. State Fair 2022: It's more diverse, has more excellent chefs, and has more on-a-stick selections. At Mancinis al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets, Chick N Swiss Sausage: Grilled chicken sausage custom-made with chunks of Swiss cheese and asparagus, ground pineapple, bacon and jalapeno, served on a bun. The WCCO Staff is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on WCCO.com. Located in the Food Building, center section, north wall, Ricks Pizza: Serving official new food Pickle Pizza (hand-tossed homemade pizza dough topped with homemade specialty dill ranch sauce, fresh mozzarella and crunchy dill pickles, and finished with dill weed seasoning), plus cheese, pepperoni and sausage pizza and assorted beverages. Bama! Concha Bacon Burger: All-beef patty with raspberry aioli, lettuce, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeos and bacon served on a concha, a traditional Mexican sweet bread roll. Nautical Bowls serves four fresh superfood bowls: Anchor Bowl (aa, granola, banana, coconut flakes, cashew cacao butter); Nauti Bowl (aa, pitaya, granola, banana, cacao nibs, peanut butter); Paddle Bowl (Blue Majik, mango, coconut, granola, strawberries, coconut flakes, honey); and Sunset Bowl (ube, blood orange, granola, blueberries, coconut flakes, honey). (Vegetarian). Prove me wrong. On-a-stick foods are ideal for moseying around the Minnesota State Fair. There are all of the classics available, like a Pronto Pup, Sweet Martha's Cookies and so much more. My take: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. The downfall: theres a ton of stuff inside, including a whole string of asparagus. Judge as you will, and start picking out your stretchy pants. Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh pink guavas. (Both entrees are vegan.) (Vegan if served without ice cream)At Minneapple Pie, located on the south side of Judson Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets, Molotes (pronounced mah-LOE-tehs): Deep-fried corn masa empanadas with choice of fillings: Chipotle Style is filled with shredded chipotle chicken and topped with chipotle sour cream, cotija (pronounced kuh-TEE-huh) cheese and fresh cilantro; and Elote Style is filled with roasted corn and topped with mayo, cotija cheese and Tajin (pronounced tuh-HEEN) seasoning (can be prepared vegan). I was lucky enough to try it at Taste of the Fair, and its not too sweet or sugary. This doesnt quite hit Fish Taco levels, but its good. The 2022 Minnesota State Fair, happening August 25 September 5, features 38 official new foods. Provided. Fried chicken on-a-stick topped with candied yam sauce, cornbread crumble, mac-and-cheese seasoned cheddar cheese, hot sauce and green onions. Plant-based vegan hot dog hand-dipped in plant-based vegan corn dog batter and deep-fried. You wont want to eat the whole thing, so find a friend and share it. It looked like it went straight from the can to the empanada. It is a good shareable food, though. It is one of my favorite State Fair foods. From German Root Beer and Popcorn, Chambers Street. They had an extremely successful fair in 2021 as a new vendor. If you want to avoid the long line (its been really long), go between 9:00-10:30 and after 7:00 p.m. I can handle spice and this was actually a bit too spicy for me (not in an enjoyable, let me keep eating it kind of way). For $12, one order consists of 2 rolls with a cup of the avocado cilantro lime sauce. My take: PASS. New foods at 2022 Minnesota State Fair By WCCO Staff July 12, 2022 / 7:01 AM / CBS NEWS Minnesota State Fair "Fried, farm-fresh duck egg from Graise Farm in Faribault atop shaved. So the Farmers Union discontinued their popular yet expensive Heirloom Tomato BLTs. Vegan Corn Dog, Courtesy MN State Fair: Plant-based vegan hot dog hand-dipped in plant-based vegan corn dog batter and deep- fried.At Daryl's Dog House, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets. (Both entrees are vegan.) 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