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. My take: WORTH IT. At West Indies Soul Food. The San Felipe Fish Taco has made my top 10 Fair foods list before and its on the list of favorite foods of State Fair staff. From OGaras at the Fair, Dan Patch at Cosgrove. But if you look closely around the Fairgrounds, vendors will have other new items for sale. (All Kulfi are gluten-free and vegetarian.) Search. We've been wondering how this year's list will be . 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. All are organic, gluten- and dairy-free, plant-based and without refined sugar. At Sausage Sister & Me. Additional paleta varieties are also available: Strawberry, Oreo, Pistachio, Bubble Gum, Passion Fruit, a special flavor of the day, and more." At Holy Land, located at the International Bazaar, southeast corner, Pork Schnitzel Sandwich: Breaded and deep-fried Minnesota pork loin topped with pickled cabbage and served with mustard mayo on a toasted bun. From Babas, Underwood Street, near Little Farm Hands. The new foods they introduce every single year are misses. If you see a photo of a food, that means I have tried it. Good news all of us. The official new foods list is comprised of "flashy" foods that gain the media's attention. Instead, they replaced them with a BLT hand pie. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. 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. 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 Herbivorous Butcher*, located in the Food Building, west section, south wall. (Vegan)." Judge as you will, and start picking out your stretchy pants. Located on the west side of Cosgrove Street between Wright and Dan Patch avenues, Soul Bowl: Serving official new food Soulsicle (fried chicken on-a-stick topped with candied yam sauce, cornbread crumble, mac-and-cheese seasoned cheddar cheese, hot sauce and green onions), plus Donut Peach Cobbler (yeast- raised donut topped with peach cobbler filling and cookie crumbles) and Queen B Lemonade (blueberry lavender lemonade). 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. 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. The vegan meatballs taste like regular meatballs and theyre not just for vegans. At Aldos, located in Warner Coliseum, west side, Cotton Candy Float: Cotton candy soda poured over Kemps vanilla ice cream and topped with cotton candy. Tony Hart Published: July 12, 2022. At German Root Beer and Popcorn, located east of Chambers Street, just south of the Grandstand, 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. Owner Lynn saw opportunity after the cinnamon roll booth in the Food Building closed. At OGaras at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street. "Smoked Rib Tips tossed in Nashville Hot Sauce, served with Comeback Sauce." Bridgemans Black Licorice Ice Cream topped with marshmallow cream, crunchy mini marshmallows, whipped cream and a cherry. There is also a focus this year on vegetarian and vegan options. Chicken Tandoori Rolls: Chicken seasoned with tandoori spices, onions and peppers wrapped in paratha flatbread, then grilled and served with a side of avocado cilantro lime sauce. "Chicken seasoned with tandoori spices, onions and peppers wrapped in paratha flatbread, then grilled and served with a side of avocado cilantro lime sauce." (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. I chatted with Yia, who said hes selling more of the tofu than the sausage, which surprised him. (Both entrees are vegan.) 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. New Mexico Chile Dog Sliders Two Ways: Green chile and red chile made with roasted-on-site New Mexico Hatch chiles and a hint of chorizo pork, topped with queso-style cheese and red onion, served over all-beef hot dogs on slider buns. From West Indies Soul Food, International Bazaar. A Minneapolis, MN, school district just went off the deep end. Hand-tossed homemade pizza dough topped with homemade specialty dill ranch sauce, fresh mozzarella and crunchy dill pickles, and finished with dill weed seasoning. These are Jason's favorite all-time, classic foods at the Minnesota State Fairthe ones we go back for year after year By Jason DeRusha - August 30, 2022 Photo by Jason DeRusha I ran into chef Thomas Boemer at the State Fair standing by Baba's Hummus and Scenic 61, near Little Farm Hands, and we were talking about State Fair classics. The slushie shooter is a fun addition, too. (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. New Foods for 2022 The Hideaway Speakeasy All Quacked Up! But if you look closely around the Fairgrounds, vendors will have other new items for sale. At iPierogi, located in the Food Building, south wall. My take:This is something you try one bite of to say you had it. Comes with a prickly pear cactus slushie shooter on the side. Its a texture thing. 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. Ingredients are organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, and contain zero refined sugars. School layoffs are coming and the district just announced its new layoff policy. I love funfetti cake, so I was very happy. "The Queen (Reina Pepiada) is pulled chicken and avocado puree salad topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh arugula." I had low expectations for this. 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). (Gluten-free, vegan) At West Indies Soul Food, located at the International Bazaar, south wall. In 2019, the Fair added a new vendor serving deep-fried cookie dough. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. It gave me Lemon Meringue Pie vibes. "Breaded and deep-fried Minnesota pork loin topped with pickled cabbage and served with mustard mayo on a toasted bun." I also provide a rating. Pickle Pizza: Hand-tossed homemade pizza dough topped . 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. Comes with a prickly pear cactus slushie shooter on the side. Plus, Papelon con Limon, a cold beverage made with unrefined cane sugar and fresh-squeezed lime juice. This has some serious kick. 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. Three pancakes are about $10 at the Fair. Wow, it is an absolute championship year for new vendors, I cant remember a year with so many newbies, and such exciting ones. This is a new vendor for 2022. Its served on the most plain hot dog bun money can buy. Fair food is heavy on the meat, the dairy, the breading, the oil, and the carbs. Whos That Girl? At Blue Moon Dine-In Theater, located on the northeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Chambers Street. Nautical Bowls is a new vendor offering superfood bowls - heads up that their granola is made with honey. Fried corn tortilla strips sauted with guajillo chile salsa and topped with scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, avocado and crema. Theres just something that doesnt feel right about paying $10+ for three pancakes, considering when I can get them year-round. The Best Minnesota State Fair Food & Drink. The vegan meat used inside had no flavor and once that cornmeal taste evaporated, I was just chewing. In total, the State Fair offers nearly 500 foods at 300 concession locations throughout the . (Gluten-free) (Available Aug. 25-30 only)" At Midtown Global Market's Andy's Garage. This is fine, but its not worth seeking out. Fried, farm-fresh duck egg from Graise Farm in Faribault, Minn., atop shaved and smoked ham, aged cheddar cheese, tomato and spinach, served open-face on toasted sourdough bread with paprika aioli. Available in three creamy flavors: Almond/Cashew/Pistachio Kulfi; Mango Kulfi; and Saffron/Almond/Pistachio Kulfi. Its a serious contender for my top 10 foods list. "Made with condensed milk, nuts and infused spices. 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. At Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop. 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. 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 . All-beef patty with raspberry aioli, lettuce, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeos and bacon served on a concha, a traditional Mexican sweet bread roll. 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. To preemptively rev our Jonathan Gold-ian engines, we decided to scout the 38 new fair food items for 2022, which were revealed this morning to standard local media fanfare. All-beef hot dog dipped in corn dog batter, rolled in a mixture of minced tater tots, cheddar cheese and onions, then deep-fried. Will we find more innovation or more safe bets? Not too sweet, but it wasnt tart. 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. Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips will be located outside the south side of the Food Building and will be offering fresh grilled steak tip . International Bazaar. "Handmade blueberry pie made with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries, and served with vanilla ice cream. 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. Buzzn: Hot Honey Chicken Sausage Kebob: Hot honey drizzled over chicken sausage skewered with cornmeal biscuit chunks and served on a bed of coleslaw. Yes. And we'll be there with our nearly patented Get-It-Skip-It-Your-Call Guide (brook no imitators!) An all-butter croissant roll rolled up in organic raisins, cinnamon and vanilla pastry cream with cardamom syrup and icing. The crowds on opening day were bigger than last year, for sure, but it felt bigger than normal for an opening day. 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. Pink Guava Slushie: Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh pink guavas. From The Gass Station, outside of the Food Building. Available in three creamy flavors: Almond/Cashew/Pistachio Kulfi; Mango Kulfi; and Saffron/Almond/Pistachio Kulfi. Topped with parmesan, pepperoni, and herbs. "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 thought the Earth Sliders were even better, and you get more food for your buck. Click here. It would be perfect with some vodka. TWIN CITIES, MN The Minnesota State Fair is right around the corner, and on Tuesday, fair organizers announced they added 38 official new foods and eight new food vendors to the menu for the . Im not sure if you really need this in your life. 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. (New Vendor). Owner Charlie does a great job. Dej Qab Zib (Sweet Refreshment): A coconut lychee colada made with a blend of coconut milk, lychee syrup, lime and mint, served over ice. 27 of 38. Prove me wrong. I havent forgiven them. There are 38 total new foods for 2022. My take: PASS. "Plant-based vegan hot dog hand-dipped in plant-based vegan corn dog batter and deep-fried." Minnesota State Fair unveils '2022 Best Awards' The annual honor goes to 13 of the fair's nearly 1,000 commercial exhibitors, food and beverage vendors and attractions who stand out in the crowd . (All items are gluten-free; vegan options available) At Union Hmong Kitchen*, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner. French Meadow has added fried chicken sliders and a meatball marinara dish to their lineup. At Bridgemans Ice Cream, located on the northeast corner of Judson Avenue and Liggett Street. (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. My take:Chilaquiles is one of my favorite foods. The Coco-Nuts bowl features hazelnut chocolate hummus, chocolate chips, hazelnuts, shredded coconut and bananas, served with powdered sugar pita puffs. / CBS NEWS. That was Day 1 of the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. My take:Sausage Sister & Me hit the new food lottery years ago with the Twisted Sister. At Tejas Express. New Food. The 2022 New Food List has just come out and as per usual there is plenty of deep-fried weirdness available this year. 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. Itll be interesting to see if these havetoomany toppings. At The Herbivorous Butcher*, located in the Food Building, west section, south wall*New Vendor, Kulfi: Indian-Style Ice Cream in Three Flavors (pronounced kuhl-fee): Made with condensed milk, nuts and infused spices. Im not a big fan of pickles, but I gave this a try. I wasnt obsessed, but it was fine. It made way for Rick and his son, Tristan, who run this truck. Sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheese curds, Beyond chorizo sausage, turmeric gravy, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. If youre vegan, its great to see the Fair and its vendors add more options. Crazy new food concoctions are sold right alongside the same . 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). If you're ready to try something new this year, the fair always brings the freshest food. "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). . 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. Additional paleta varieties are also available. I love cream corn. (New Vendor). "Hot honey drizzled over chicken sausage skewered with cornmeal biscuit chunks and served on a bed of coleslaw." At Baba's. Serving official new food Soulsicle (fried chicken on a stick, topped with candied yam sauce, cornbread crumble, mac-and-cheese-seasoned cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and green onions), plus Donut Peach Cobbler (yeast-raised donut topped with peach cobbler filling and cookie crumbles), and Queen B Lemonade (blueberry lavender lemonade). I couldnt tell that the crust was gluten-free. It doesn't even come close to what they're doing at Sonny's. 2022 Cost: $9 3. Chilaquiles from Tejas Express probably do not live up to my standards. Malt or sundae with a blend of vanilla ice cream topped with lime syrup and graham cracker crumbles. They may not have Unicorn Dogs ready, but you can always ask to see if they can make you one. (Gluten-free, vegan.) Key Enterprises LLC. Does the official list lean into stunt food? 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. The State Fair is both nostalgic and newfangled. For the record, Im team Pronto Pup. At Midtown Global Markets Arepa Bar*, located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall(Available Aug. 31-Sept. 5 only) *New Vendor, Babas Two Hummus Bowls Beauty and the Buffalo and Coco-Nuts: Beauty and the Buffalo bowl features ranch hummus, buffalo chicken, crumbled blue cheese, scallions, buffalo sauce and buffalo dust, served with pita puffs. Watch the latest coverage from the KARE11 Sunrise in ourYouTube playlist: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. If youre curious, its more like ice cream than popsicle. 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. Minneblueberry Pie: Handmade blueberry pie made with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries, and served with vanilla ice cream. Served with plantain chips. At LuLu's Public House. by Stephanie March, Alex Lodner August 26, 2022 Expand Photos by Caitlin Abrams This year the Minnesota State Fair is BACK, with intent. Going to the fair when you have food restrictions or are following a specific diet can be challenging. At iPierogi. Fried, farm-fresh duck egg from Graise Farm. Babas Two Hummus Bowls: Beauty and the Buffalo and Coco-Nuts: Beauty and the Buffalo bowl features ranch hummus, buffalo chicken, crumbled blue cheese, scallions, buffalo sauce and buffalo dust, served with pita puffs. This version takes the buttery biscuit, adds LuLus chicken tenders (the best thing on their menu) and pimento cheese. At Midtown Global Market's Arepa Bar. He is worthy of his own State Fair booth. Or will it play to a wider palate? They have a couple locations around the Twin Cities now and make Tandoor-fired pizzas. 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 would be like if Taco Bell started putting bratwurst in a Chalupa. 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. for (var i = 0; i < arrayLength; i++) { OGaras has a success with its Reuben. The downfall: theres a ton of stuff inside, including a whole string of asparagus. 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. Before all other teachers will be considered, regardless of status or tenure, the white teachers will be let go first. "Grilled chicken sausage custom-made with chunks of Swiss cheese and asparagus, ground pineapple, bacon and jalapeo, served on a bun." My take:New Mexico green chile is delightful. View Details Midtown Global Market's Arepa Bar Arepa Bar's Three Arepas - Pulled Pork, The Queen and Vegan var customEventsOnLoad = window.onload; Plant-based vegan hot dog hand-dipped in plant-based vegan corn dog batter and deep-fried. Sweet Potato Poutine: Sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheese curds, Beyond chorizo sausage, turmeric gravy, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. My take:The Babas brand is owned by children of the owner of Mediterranean Cruise Cafe in Burnsville. 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. So the Farmers Union discontinued their popular yet expensive Heirloom Tomato BLTs. Its not worth the $8. The 2022 Minnesota State Fair, happening August 25 September 5, features 38 official new foods. I'm in! Pickle Pizza (Rick's Pizza) On opening day of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, we heard tons of buzz about a brand new and oddly fascinating pizza option near the Kidway. Their hummus is fantastic, and you can buy it at grocery stores around the Twin Cities. : 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. My take: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. Chick N Swiss Sausage: Grilled chicken sausage custom-made with chunks of Swiss cheese and asparagus, ground pineapple, bacon and jalapeo, served on a bun. At German Root Beer and Popcorn. and Dara's Top Five to help you plan your work and work your plan. 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! "A bed of potato gnocchi topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, pesto cream, shallots and balsamic glaze." My take: DEFINITELY WORTH IT. Most of the items on their menu are shareable, which can prevent you from running back to the ATM. 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. Its soft and perfect. Among the 40+ new foods are funky items like ranch hummus with buffalo chicken, breakfast gnocchi and . 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. At Hot Indian, located in the Food Building, east wall. Cotton Candy Float | Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair. My take:If you havent been to Pizza Karma, you should really check it out. 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. 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. ewt.track({name:mp_global.tag[i],type:'topiccode'}); 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. Chicken seasoned with tandoori spices, onions and peppers wrapped in paratha flatbread, then grilled and served with a side of avocado cilantro lime sauce. Green chile and red chile made with roasted-on-site New Mexico Hatch chiles and a hint of chorizo pork, topped with queso-style cheese and red onion, served over all-beef hot dogs on slider buns. Read more, From Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, Dan Patch Avenue. 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. (Gluten-free and vegan options available)" At Jammy Sammies by Brim. Grilled sandwich with cinnamon bread, Minnesota strawberry jam, vanilla cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, toasted peanuts, confetti sprinkles and flaked sea salt. 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. 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. (Both entrees are vegan.)" You definitely get the flavors of apple that gives you feelings of fall. Keep reading for reviews of official and unofficial new foods Ive tried (and photos of what they actually look like). From The Herbivorous Butcher, Food Building. I heard one staff member mention it in a news interview, but didnt describe it, so I stopped by to learn about it. At Snack House. What Happens To All The Things Dropped From The Minnesota State Fair SkyGlider? I had a sample of this at Taste of the Fair. Im sure youll see personalized cakes pop up in Instagram photos. This blueberry version is a hit, and I personally like it more than the original apple. Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips serves steak dinners with fresh grilled steak tips, plus steak pitas (both with optional sauteed onions and green peppers and marinated mushrooms), homemade mashed potatoes and fresh brewed iced tea. 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). At Nordic Waffles, located at West End Market, south section, 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. Seven hours, 15,000 steps, one "extreme" weather event and 42 bites of new food. 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). I left whelmed. (All items gluten-free; vegan options available)At Union Hmong Kitchen*, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner*New Vendor, New Mexico Chile Dog Sliders Two Ways: Green chile and red chile made with roasted-on-site New Mexico Hatch chiles and a hint of chorizo pork, topped with queso-style cheese and red onion, served over all-beef hot dogs on slider buns. Falafelicious Hummus Bowl - Baba's: $12. (All Kulfi are gluten-free and vegetarian.)" At The Hideaway Speakeasy, in the Veranda, Grandstand upper . My take:Brims sandwiches are really good, and theyre worth the walk to the North End of the Fairgrounds. My take: Sounds like Applebees. They had an extremely successful fair in 2021 as a new vendor. Cotton Candy Float: Cotton candy soda poured over Kemps vanilla ice cream and topped with cotton candy. My take: WORTH IT. 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. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. Heres how this guide works. "Hand-tossed homemade pizza dough topped with homemade specialty dill ranch sauce, fresh mozzarella and crunchy dill pickles, and finished with dill weed seasoning." My take: PASS. Today's the day! So the menu at the Gass Station typically misses the mark. (Both entrees are vegan.) "Mix of spicy feta, cream cheese and mozzarella blended with Dino's Greek seasoning, then rolled in a gluten-free panko, deep-fried and sprinkled with lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and Dino's seasoning. "Handmade ice cream bar covered with a crispy corn flake coating, deep-fried, drizzled with raspberry and blueberry sauces, and topped with sprinkles. At The Blue Barn. (Vegetarian)." At RCs BBQ, located on the north side of West Dan Patch Avenue between Liggett and Chambers streets, Minneblueberry Pie: Handmade blueberry pie made with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries, and served with vanilla ice cream. Gluten-free. (New Vendor). We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. At Blue Moon Dine-In Theater, located on the northeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Chambers Street. FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. For aficionados of the Great Minnesota Get-Together, it is the equivalent of Super Bowl Sunday: That day in July when the State Fair drops its list of new foods to tantalize and intrigue everyone who walks through the gates. Pink Guava Slushie Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh . My take:I love seeing all these refreshing non-alcoholic beverages on the new foods menu for 2022. They will only be available the second half of the Fair, August 31 September 5. The concha makes for a Instagram worthy photo and everything strangely just works. window.onload = function() The parent of every picky eater needs to know where the Green Mill truck is located on the Fairgrounds. It doesnt give you a brain freeze, either. Some zingers, some great new vendors, some WTFs! At Mancinis al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood Streets. Its a juicy brat because its got so much stuff inside. (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. Photo by Rick Nelson New food at the Minnesota State Fair 2018 Nordic Waffles From the moment it debuted at the fair in 2019, Nordic Waffles has had constant lines emanating from its gnome-topped . 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. The team at Lulus is incredible, but this was wayyyyy too salty for me to finish. You taste the cornmeal in the batter. There are all of the classics available, like a Pronto Pup, Sweet Martha's Cookies and so much more. It was really good. Not loading? (Gluten-free, vegetarian). Sundae Sammie: Grilled sandwich with cinnamon bread, Minnesota strawberry jam, vanilla cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, toasted peanuts, confetti sprinkles and flaked sea salt. "Fried corn tortilla strips sauteed with guajillo chile salsa and topped with scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, avocado and crema." Sweet Cheese Blintz: Soft baked crepe filled with sweet vanilla-flavored cream cheese and sprinkled with powdered sugar. "Fresh ginger, turmeric syrup and a dash of bitters mixed with West Indies Soul Food's Original Caribbean Lemonade. Arepa Bars Three Arepas:Pulled Pork, The Queen and Vegan: 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. At Nordic Waffles, located at West End Market, south section. Here are some of the other new foods at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair: All Quacked Up! My take: PASS. (New Vendor). Additional paleta varieties are also available: Strawberry, Oreo, Pistachio, Bubble Gum, Passion Fruit, a special flavor of the day, and more. 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. Location: East side of Underwood Street between Lee and Randall avenues just south of Little Farm Hands. (Gluten-free, vegetarian) At Dinos Gyros, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood Streets. Beers from Dino's Gyros at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. (Coco-Nuts is vegan and can be gluten-free without the pita puffs.) When you blend the berry fruit filling with the meringue, its really good. At West Indies Soul Food, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, Tirokroketes (pronounced tee-roh-kroe-kehts): 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. Minnesota State Fair 2022: The best new foods Haley Nelson 8/25/2022 Our food writer Haley Nelson picks out her favorite new dishes at the State Fair. The chicken one was slightly better. Photo: Minnesota State Fair. Please credit Minnesota State Fair with use of all photos. Its not on the sign. White cake infused with almond flavoring and decorated with white frosting. At O'Gara's at the Fair. And its really light and refreshing. Like the event as a whole, this year . 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. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. 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