The parent of every picky eater needs to know where the Green Mill truck is located on the Fairgrounds. 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. Chicken seasoned with tandoori spices, onions and peppers wrapped in paratha flatbread, then grilled and served with a side of avocado cilantro lime sauce. It was more like a custard. From Midtown Global Markets Arepa Bar, International Bazaar. At French Meadow Bakery & Cafe. Not too sweet, but it wasnt tart. All are organic, gluten- and dairy-free, plant-based and without refined sugar. 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. Hot honey drizzled over chicken sausage skewered with cornmeal biscuit chunks and served on a bed of coleslaw. Minneapolis-based Jinx Tea teamed up with Nordic Waffles to make their State Fair debut. The sun is shining, the grass is green, and we are getting ready for another Minnesota State Fair! This is fine, but its not worth seeking out. At Bridgemans Ice Cream, located on the northeast corner of Judson Avenue and Liggett Street. I tried the original with bratwurst. 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). It would be like if Taco Bell started putting bratwurst in a Chalupa. Meet These Inspiring Stylemakers. Wow, it is an absolute championship year for new vendors, I cant remember a year with so many newbies, and such exciting ones. So most of the pizza vendors at the State Fair are now gone (most notable, the one in the Food Building). (Vegetarian) At Snack House, located in the Warner Coliseum, south side. And I didnt get raspberry and blueberry flavors at all. Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop Pork Schnitzel Sandwich: This looks unassuming but with a crispy pork cutlet and farm-fresh ingredients and their history of tasty new foods you won't be disappointed by this sandwich. Located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets and on the northwest corner of Carnes Avenue and Underwood Street, The Herbivorous Butcher (pronounced her-BIH-ver-ous): Serving the official new food Two Vegan Entrees - Poultrygeist (fried chicken topped with sausage gravy and french fried onions on buttery Texas toast) and Steak-xorcist (chicken fried steak topped with sausage gravy and french fried onions on buttery Texas toast). It looked like it went straight from the can to the empanada. 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. Although my biscuit was a bit overbaked, its still well worth it. At Mancini's al Fresco. 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. At The Herbivorous Butcher. A smart move for Hamline Dining Hall to team up with an up-and-coming ice cream shop for a new food this year. The whole place is a vibe. 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. Im not sure if you really need this in your life. 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. Handmade blueberry pie made with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries, and served with vanilla ice cream. Minnesota State Fair Summer Lakes Beverage This brand has three new offerings this year, all gluten free and vegan. I love George and his sister, Joanne, who own Minneapple Pie. Its like your uncle got really adventurous making his own brats and opened a booth at the State Fair. They had an extremely successful fair in 2021 as a new vendor. (Gluten-free, vegan) At West Indies Soul Food, located at the International Bazaar, south wall. 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. My take: PASS. Open Arms of Minnesota Seeks Culturally Specific Recipes. 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. Most of the items on their menu are shareable, which can prevent you from running back to the ATM. I wasnt obsessed, but it was fine. Betty & Earls Biscuits, run by Jason Matheson, are really good. The vegan meat used inside had no flavor and once that cornmeal taste evaporated, I was just chewing. 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 . "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." My take: Sounds like Applebees. 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. Like the event as a whole, this year . At Holy Land, located at the International Bazaar, southeast corner. The Minnesota State Fair released its 2022 list of new foods, and this year's list does not disappoint. My take:Sausage Sister & Me hit the new food lottery years ago with the Twisted Sister. International Bazaar. My take: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. At French Meadow Bakery & Cafe, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood Streets. Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh pink guavas. Cotton candy soda poured over Kemps vanilla ice cream and topped with cotton candy. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. The Best, Worst, and Most Middling New Foods of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair - Racket Want this space for your brand? Please credit Minnesota State Fair with use of all photos. Today is hype-level 11. My only gripe was that the packaging needs to be redesigned because it was really hard to get the paleta out of the wrapper. Im not a big fan of pickles, but I gave this a try. Their hummus is fantastic, and you can buy it at grocery stores around the Twin Cities. 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 . My take: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. "'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 Hamline Church Dining Hall, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Underwood and Cooper Streets. I left whelmed. "Grilled chicken sausage custom-made with chunks of Swiss cheese and asparagus, ground pineapple, bacon and jalapeo, served on a bun." 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. I chatted with Yia, who said hes selling more of the tofu than the sausage, which surprised him. Filling, good flavor, and youre supporting Minnesota farmers. The curd and dip were okay. At The Blue Barn. My take: PASS. From The Gass Station, outside of the Food Building. The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new foods for 2022, and there are some doozies. Going to the fair when you have food restrictions or are following a specific diet can be challenging. My take:New Mexico green chile is delightful. Haley Nelson Aug 27, 2022 Haley Nelson Are foods served on a stick better than those that aren't? Sundae Sammie: Grilled sandwich with cinnamon bread, Minnesota strawberry jam, vanilla cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, toasted peanuts, confetti sprinkles and flaked sea salt. My take: HARD PASS. 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). 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. 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. Whos That Girl? (Both entrees are vegan.) Often. "Fresh ginger, turmeric syrup and a dash of bitters mixed with West Indies Soul Food's Original Caribbean Lemonade. : 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. But its basically syrup. Theyre making the crust right on the Fairgrounds. Key Enterprises LLC. It doesnt give you a brain freeze, either. The 2022 Minnesota State Fair runs August 25 - September 5. 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. 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,. My take: HARD PASS. (Gluten-free)At Midtown Global Markets Andys Garage, located in the Taste of Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall(Available Aug. 25-30 only), Mov + Nqaij (Rice + Meat) (Mov pronounced mah and Nqaii pronounced ngoy): 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). School layoffs are coming and the district just announced its new layoff policy. Pork Schnitzel Sandwich: Breaded and deep-fried Minnesota pork loin topped with pickled cabbage and served with mustard mayo on a toasted bun. A bed of potato gnocchi topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, pesto cream, shallots and balsamic glaze. An all-butter croissant roll rolled up in organic raisins, cinnamon and vanilla pastry cream with cardamom syrup and icing. But if you look closely around the Fairgrounds, vendors will have other new items for sale. There is also a focus this year on vegetarian and vegan options. My take: WORTH IT. 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. It doesn't even come close to what they're doing at Sonny's. 2022 Cost: $9 3. But if you look closely around the Fairgrounds, vendors will have other new items for sale. Fair food is heavy on the meat, the dairy, the breading, the oil, and the carbs. 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. (New Vendor). 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. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. At RCs BBQ, located on the north side of West Dan Patch Avenue between Liggett and Chambers Streets. If you havent stopped by his booth inside Graze Food Hall by Target Field, definitely stop by. Its got the key lime tart taste at first. by Stephanie March, Alex Lodner August 26, 2022 Expand Photos by Caitlin Abrams This year the Minnesota State Fair is BACK, with intent. Cotton Candy Float: Cotton candy soda poured over Kemps vanilla ice cream and topped with cotton candy. 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. 16. You definitely get cheese curd flavor right off the bat. (New Vendor). "Chicken seasoned with tandoori spices, onions and peppers wrapped in paratha flatbread, then grilled and served with a side of avocado cilantro lime sauce." I know thats not a good food review, but there you go. Win a private smores cabin and tickets to Sams Christmas Village! Yia Vang is the chef behind Union Hmong Kitchen and has worked hard to share his Hmong cuisine with Minnesotans. You have rice and a big sausage on a stick with a dipping sauce. 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. Im not a big tea guy, but this was decent if youre looking for a refreshing mocktail. You can get a similar version of this meal at Union Hmong Kitchens restaurant in Minneapolis, and its really good. 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. "Corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut hand-rolled in an egg roll wrapper, deep-fried and served with a side of O'Gara's homemade Thousand Island dressing." My take: WORTH IT. 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. 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, Chicken Tandoori Rolls (pronounced tan-DOOR-ee): Chicken seasoned with tandoori spices, onions and peppers wrapped in paratha (pronounced purr-AH-tah) flatbread, then grilled and served with a side of avocado cilantro lime sauce. "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." Their staff couldnt not have been any nicer. Chilaquiles Breakfast: Fried corn tortilla strips sauteed with guajillo chile salsa and topped with scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, avocado and crema. My take:Sounds like something I could get at Life Time Fitness. The sauce on the Belly Full was way too sweet. (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). A freshly baked Betty & Earls (B&E) Biscuit, hand- battered, deep-fried Chicken Tenders, Pimento Cheese Spread. 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. From Midtown Global Markets Andys Garage, International Bazaar. Union Hmong Kitchen serves official new foods Dej Qab Zib (Sweet Refreshment), a coconut lychee colada made with a blend of coconut milk, lychee syrup, lime and mint . . 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. Today, July 12, the Minnesota State Fair announced its much-anticipated new 2022 foods list.The roster includes 38 dishes from long-time fair favorites and newcomers alike, and much of it looks excellent: think concha bacon burgers from Aldo's, kulfi from Hot Indian, and dej qab zib, a coconut lychee colada, from Union Hmong Kitchen. "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. At The Herbivorous Butcher*, located in the Food Building, west section, south wall. They will only be available the second half of the Fair, August 31 September 5. My take: WORTH IT. Food and Dining editor Stephanie March writes and edits Mpls.St.Paul Magazines Eat + Drink section. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. It ran a bit too sweet, and my group felt it could have used a bit of spice, along with more plantain chips. They will only be available the first half of the Fair, August 25 30. Pink Guava Slushie: Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh pink guavas. Its not ice cream. (Both entrees are vegan.) The crowds on opening day were bigger than last year, for sure, but it felt bigger than normal for an opening day. / CBS NEWS. "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." 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. They have a couple locations around the Twin Cities now and make Tandoor-fired pizzas. With no further ado, here is what guests have to look forward to at this summer's Minnesota State Fair. 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. 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. The WCCO Staff is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on WCCO.com. It gave me Lemon Meringue Pie vibes. My take:I have never enjoyed a food from The Hideaway Speakeasy. 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. Its extremely shareable, making it priced right. At German Root Beer and Popcorn. A grasshopper-inspired tart made on a gluten-free crust. Soft baked crepe filled with sweet vanilla-flavored cream cheese and sprinkled with powdered sugar. All of the requisite items are represented: fried delicacies never seen before in. "Hot honey drizzled over chicken sausage skewered with cornmeal biscuit chunks and served on a bed of coleslaw." My take: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. "The Coco-Nuts bowl features hazelnut chocolate hummus, chocolate chips, hazelnuts, shredded coconut and bananas, served with powdered sugar pita puffs. (All Kulfi are gluten-free and vegetarian.) Topped with parmesan, pepperoni, and herbs. (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: TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT. 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. Minneblueberry Pie: Handmade blueberry pie made with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries, and served with vanilla ice cream. 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. If you believe new Fair foods should be quirky, this is the food for you. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ice cream is smooth and the flavor is not too overpowering. It would be perfect with some vodka. My take:Chilaquiles is one of my favorite foods. Minne Hot Hot:Smoked Rib Tips tossed in Nashville Hot Sauce, served with Comeback Sauce. (Vegetarian) Lulu's public house. There are 500 different foods at 300 different concession locations through the fairgroundsthis is the Great Minnesota Eat Together for sure. My take: Extremely pedestrian and extremely novelty. (Vegetarian)" At The Blue Barn. 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). If youre curious, its more like ice cream than popsicle. (Coco-Nuts is vegan and can be gluten-free without the pita puffs.)" Can it please not exceed 50 things? The chicken one was slightly better. 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). 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. View Details Midtown Global Market's Arepa Bar Arepa Bar's Three Arepas - Pulled Pork, The Queen and Vegan Its a juicy brat because its got so much stuff inside. Breaded and deep-fried Minnesota pork loin topped with pickled cabbage and served with mustard mayo on a toasted bun. Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips will be located outside the south side of the Food Building and will be offering fresh grilled steak tip . This doesnt quite hit Fish Taco levels, but its good. "Grilled sandwich with cinnamon bread, Minnesota strawberry jam, vanilla cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, toasted peanuts, confetti sprinkles and flaked sea salt. Breaded and deep-fried Minnesota pork loin topped with pickled cabbage and served with mustard mayo on a toasted bun. July 12, 2022, 10:05 AM. Breakfast Gnocchi: A bed of potato gnocchi topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, pesto cream, shallots and balsamic glaze. Plus, Papelon con Limon, a cold beverage made with unrefined cane sugar and fresh-squeezed lime juice. At Soul Bowl*, located in the Food Building, east wall. There was an underwhelming amount of custard on the Vanilla Dream. "Fried chicken on-a-stick topped with candied yam sauce, cornbread crumble, mac-and-cheese seasoned cheddar cheese, hot sauce and green onions." My take: The Herbivorious Butcher, a Northeast Minneapolis shop run by a brother and sister, is doing something special in the vegan community. Does the official list lean into stunt food? My take:I love seeing all these refreshing non-alcoholic beverages on the new foods menu for 2022. Fried corn tortilla strips sauted with guajillo chile salsa and topped with scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, avocado and crema. The corn version was bad. If you dont get it at the Fair, please do me a favor and go to Yia Vangs restaurant and order this sausage. 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. "Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh pink guavas." Theyre big enough that you could share with another person, but overall its absolutely worth it. Located on the north side of Randall Avenue at Cosgrove Street, outside the Progress Center. 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. This mini version of Mancinis house cake can be personalized on-site with short text to celebrate a favorite fair fan or special occasion. All-beef hot dog dipped in corn dog batter, rolled in a mixture of minced tater tots, cheddar cheese and onions, then deep-fried. Comes with a prickly pear cactus slushie shooter on the side." And on both, despite waffles being made right on site, they werent warm. 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. I havent seen a new food from this booth that has matched its quality. Watch the latest coverage from the KARE11 Sunrise in ourYouTube playlist: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. My take: PASS. I will say that if youre still holding a grudge over Holy Land, move on. 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 Beauty and the Buffalo bowl features ranch hummus, buffalo chicken, crumbled blue cheese, scallions, buffalo sauce and buffalo dust, served with pita puffs. 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. At Tejas Express. The chips are crunchy and strange. Quality has been up for a long time now. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. for (var i = 0; i < arrayLength; i++) { (All items are gluten-free; vegan options available) At Union Hmong Kitchen*, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner. Soulsicle: Fried chicken on-a-stick topped with candied yam sauce, cornbread crumble, mac-and-cheese seasoned cheddar cheese, hot sauce and green onions. They appeared on my show, Minnesota Live, and their meats are incredible for being vegan. My take: PASS. My take: ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT. The crust was overbaked and I wasnt sure what was going on inside. 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. (Vegan) At Union Hmong Kitchen*, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner. Grilled chicken sausage custom-made with chunks of Swiss cheese and asparagus, ground pineapple, bacon and jalapeo, served on a bun. At Aldos, located in Warner Coliseum, west side. Seven hours, 15,000 steps, one "extreme" weather event and 42 bites of new food. Theyre calling it the Neapolitan. From Bridgemans Ice Cream, Judson at Liggett. 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 . At Holy Land. At Mancinis al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood Streets. The scale: To see publicity photos of the official new foods, check out the State Fairs website. 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. 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. I havent had it yet, but its getting decent reviews. 2022 Minnesota Holiday Lights Display Guide, The best birthday freebies in the Twin Cities, list of the 11 foods I think you need to order, Add your display to the 2022 Minnesota Holiday Lights Display Guide. (All Kulfi are gluten-free and vegetarian.) State Fair 2022: It's more diverse, has more excellent chefs, and has more on-a-stick selections. 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 really liked this. New food vendors at the fair this year include Arepa Bar, Bridge n' Barrel Root Beer, Herbivorous Butcher, Nautical Bowls, Rick's Pizza, Soul Bowl, Union Hmong Kitchen and Waffle Chix. What Happens To All The Things Dropped From The Minnesota State Fair SkyGlider? Additional paleta varieties are also available: Strawberry, Oreo, Pistachio, Bubble Gum, Passion Fruit, a special flavor of the day, and more. Here are some of the other new foods at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair: All Quacked Up! Vegan Corn Dog:Plant-based vegan hot dog hand-dipped in plant-based vegan corn dog batter and deepfried. All Quacked Up! The team at Lulus is incredible, but this was wayyyyy too salty for me to finish. My original thought: sweet potato waffle fries and cheese curds? If you like the alcoholic grasshopper, youll love this. The list of the moment is: All the new foods at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair! I had low expectations for this. Expect sticker shock when you look at the menu. (Coco-Nuts is vegan and can be gluten-free without the pita puffs.) Plant-based vegan hot dog hand-dipped in plant-based vegan corn dog batter and deep-fried. It was soft and squishy inside. The downfall: theres a ton of stuff inside, including a whole string of asparagus. From French Meadow Bakery & Cafe, Carnes Avenue. At Blue Moon Dine-In Theater. Served with plantain chips. (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. Key Enterprise LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for mspmag.com for people with disabilities. Enter your email address to subscribe to Give Me The Mike's new posts and receive new articles by email. You'll find this year's new items marked with "(NEW 2022!) This blueberry version is a hit, and I personally like it more than the original apple. 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). Bama! Ingredients are organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, and contain zero refined sugars. 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 Hall's 125th year at the fair. Today is hype-level 11. The 2022 Minnesota State Fair, happening August 25 - September 5, features 38 official new foods. Hot Honey Chicken Sausage Kebob: Hot honey drizzled over chicken sausage skewered with cornmeal biscuit chunks and served on a bed of coleslaw. At Nordic Waffles. + Scroll down to see what we're most excited for! At iPierogi. { customEventsOnLoad(); From Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, Dan Patch Avenue. 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. On-a-stick foods are ideal for moseying around the Minnesota State Fair. The dill pickles and the dill on there arent overwhelming. At Union Hmong Kitchen. Minnesota State Fair 2022: Not-so-obvious foods on-a-stick Stick food beyond the Pronto Pup. At Sausage Sister & Me, located in the Food Building, east wall. Available in three creamy flavors: Almond/Cashew/Pistachio Kulfi; Mango Kulfi; and Saffron/Almond/Pistachio Kulfi. When you're at the Minnesota State Fair, I would argue that the answer is yes! Two mini deep dish pizzas made with fresh Green Mill pizza dough smothered in garlic butter and stuffed with pepperoni, mozzarella, and sauce. Its soft and perfect. Cold-brewed, organically grown wild picked black tea and fresh lemonade, infused with a hygge aromatic blend of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger and orange, garnished with star anise. I love funfetti cake, so I was very happy. Search. Beers from Dino's Gyros at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. The Coco-Nuts bowl features hazelnut chocolate hummus, chocolate chips, hazelnuts, shredded coconut and bananas, served with powdered sugar pita puffs. If you see a photo of a food, that means I have tried it. Its in a fried tortilla cone, making it easy to walk and eat. It was really salty and the corn was just poured into the shell in the empanada. This item sounds rather simple for the State Fair. This year, there are 10 new vendors, serving. From Richies Cheese Curd Tacos, outside of the Food Building. Sweet Potato Poutine: Sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheese curds, Beyond chorizo sausage, turmeric gravy, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. 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 Hot Indian, located in the Food Building, east wall, 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. Cotton Candy Float | Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair. This version takes the buttery biscuit, adds LuLus chicken tenders (the best thing on their menu) and pimento cheese. The State Fair is both nostalgic and newfangled. Bridgemans Black Licorice Ice Cream topped with marshmallow cream, crunchy mini marshmallows, whipped cream and a cherry. See the Results Don't stop now! French Meadow Vegan Entrees - Earth Sliders TM and Meat Balls & Marinara:Earth SlidersTM 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. However, I wasnt impressed with either of these 2022 new additions. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 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. 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. But the quality justifies the price. 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. Some zingers, some great new vendors, some WTFs! He is worthy of his own State Fair booth. I havent forgiven them. The Hideaway Speakeasy all-quacked-up All Quacked Up! There are all of the classics available, like a Pronto Pup, Sweet Martha's Cookies and so much more. At Midtown Global Market's Arepa Bar. MN Food & Drink Minnesota State Fair 2022: The best new food vendors Food writer Haley Nelson has the latest from the state fairgrounds. New Foods for 2022 The Hideaway Speakeasy All Quacked Up! For many, the Minnesota State Fair's new food listing is one of the most anticipated announcements of the year. and Dara's Top Five to help you plan your work and work your plan. 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. These taste like Reuben, but the egg roll was too crunchy for me and it had me yearning for rye bread. 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. Actually, this is probably my favorite pie that owner Sara Hayden sells. But if you look closely around the Fairgrounds, vendors will have other new items for sale. The plantain chips were unexpected, and it made the whole dish a bit lighter. Its not too sweet, and that warm pie with a big scoop of ice cream is a perfect match. Warning: your mouth will start watering! At Holy Land. At the Poncho Dogs booth by the main gate, they have a hidden menu item called the Unicorn Dog. My take:The Babas brand is owned by children of the owner of Mediterranean Cruise Cafe in Burnsville. Sundae Sammie . I also provide a rating. Example video title will go here for this video. (Gluten-free and vegan options available)" At Jammy Sammies by Brim. Itll be interesting to see if these havetoomany toppings. This has some serious kick. A brat was a strange and unwelcomed choice. (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. (Vegetarian). 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