1 of 26 Food: Banh Minn Bun and Banh Minn Bowl Location: Sausage Sister & Me Description: Asian-inspired sausage in a crusty French baguette with Sister’s Sriracha sauce, shredded and pickled carrot, radish, chopped jalapeño and a sprig of fresh cilantro. The bunless bowl starts with a five-grain blend and is topped with shredded and pickled carrot, radish, Asian slaw, chopped jalapeño, sausage slices, cilantro and a drizzle of Sister’s Sriracha sauce.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair2 of 26 Food: Bison Bites Location: Giggles' Campfire Grill Description: A North Woods spin on ravioli with ground bison, braised fennel, portobello mushrooms and fresh basil wrapped in classic egg dough, deep-fried and served with a sweet bourbon sauce with a little kick.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair3 of 26 Food: Blue Raspberry Blitzed Location: Sara's Tipsy Pies Description: Traditional hand pie filled with a raspberry, blueberry and apple blend infused with UV Blue Vodka and topped with cotton candy sugar.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair4 of 26 Food: Buffalo Chicken Doughscuit Location: The Blue Barn Description: Fluffy biscuit-style doughnuts stuffed with shredded chicken, glazed with a sweet & spicy buffalo icing, and topped with crispy bacon bits.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair5 of 26 Food: Caramelized Banana Pudding Location: Blue Moon Dine-In Theater Description: Layers of homemade vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, toasted 'nilla wafers, caramelized cocoa crispy cereal, caramel sauce and fresh whipped cream.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair6 of 26 Food: ChoriPop Location: Midtown Global Market's Andy’s Garage Description: Chorizo by The Herbivorous Butcher dipped in a classic corndog batter, deep-fried on-a-stick with choice of avocado salsa or mole sauce drizzled on top or on the side. Served with Mexican BBQ chips. (Vegan). This new vendor is also serving deep-fried cheese or chicken tamales and horchata soft-serve milkshakes and cones. (At the fair Aug. 26-31 only)
Photo: Minnesota State Fair7 of 26 Food: Cracklin Prime Nachos Location: Coasters Description: Deep-fried chicharrón covered in prime rib slices, ¡Que Bueno! nacho cheese, pico de gallo and green onion slices.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair8 of 26 Food: Cucumber Jalapeño Limeade Location: Farmers Union Coffee Shop Description: Limeade made with juiced Minnesota-grown cucumbers and jalapeño syrup, served with a cucumber slice.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair9 of 26 Food: Dual Berry Shortcake Location: LuLu's Public House Description: Strawberries and blueberries over a sugar-coated Betty & Earl’s biscuit, topped with whipped cream and balsamic glaze.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair10 of 26 Food: Esquites Location: Midtown Global Market's Los Ocampo Description: Mexican street corn off-the-cob topped with mayonnaise, Cotija cheese and pequin chile powder. Returning to the Midtown Global Market booth for the first time since 2013, Los Ocampo’s new menu also includes Mango On-a-Stick; Elote; Mexican Tacos with an al pastor, carne asada or veggie option; Coca Mexicana; and Aqua de Horchata. (At the fair Sept. 1-6 only)
Photo: Minnesota State Fair11 of 26 Food: Fudge & Fruit! Location: Minnesota Wine Country Description: Fresh strawberries and fudge brownies dipped in wine-infused dark chocolate, drizzled with wine-infused white chocolate and served on-a-stick.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair12 of 26 Food: Greek Stuffed Ravioli Location: Dino's Gyros Description: Mediterranean pastry dough stuffed with cream cheese, tzatziki sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoncini, tomato, gyro meat and Dino’s Greek seasoning, deep-fried and drizzled with roasted garlic butter.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair13 of 26 Food: Island Hopper Location: The Hangar Description: Hollowed-out half-pineapple filled with charbroiled chicken glazed with teriyaki sauce and served with steamy white rice and pineapple chunks, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair14 of 26 Food: Jumbo Donut Sundae Location: Fluffy's Hand Cut Donuts Description: A jumbo frosted yeast-raised donut available in a variety of flavors, topped with vanilla soft-serve ice cream, hot fudge and blend of sprinkles. Specializing in hand-cut, yeast-raised donuts, Fluffy’s menu options also include a variety of icings, butter cream frostings, fillings and toppings.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair15 of 26 Food: Kerala Fried Chicken Kati Roll Location: Hot Indian Description: Marinated, battered and fried chicken tenders wrapped in paratha with chutneys and slaw. A fan favorite in the Midtown Global Market booth in years past, Hot Indian has a new home of its own in the Food Building and will be at the fair all 12 days! Their menu will also include Paneer Pakora (new food in 2021, gluten-free and vegan), Butter Chicken Samosas (halal), Sweet Veg Samosas (vegan), Bhel Puri (vegan) and Mango Lassi.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair16 of 26 Food: La Floretta Location: Mancini's al Fresco Description: Oven-roasted cauliflower florets seasoned with Iron Range herbs and spices and served with Calabrian sweet chili sauce. (Gluten-free, vegan)
Photo: Minnesota State Fair17 of 26 Food: The Naughty Biscuit Location: RC's BBQ Description: Smoked pork belly topped with beer cheese sauce, arugula, pickled red onions and candied jalapeños served on a buttermilk biscuit.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair18 of 26 Food: Nordic Waffles – Chicken & Macaroni Nordic Waffle and I-Scream Waffle Sandwich Location: Nordic Waffles Description: Two new fresh-made waffle wraps: A Southern-fried spicy chicken drummy and cheesy macaroni, finished with a drizzle of honey on a warm Nordic waffle; and a classic ice cream cookie sandwich, crunchy kettle corn and chocolate drizzle dusted with sprinkles all wrapped in a Nordic waffle.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair19 of 26 Food: Paneer Pakora Location: Hot Indian Description: Seasoned paneer cheese cubes fried in a gluten-free batter and served with tomato butter. (Gluten-free, vegan). A fan favorite in the Midtown Global Market booth in years past, Hot Indian has a new home of its own in the Food Building and will be at the fair all 12 days! Their menu will also include the Kerala Fried Chicken Kati Roll (new food in 2021), Butter Chicken Samosas (halal), Sweet Veg Samosas (vegan), Bhel Puri (vegan) and Mango Lassi.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair20 of 26 Food: Pizza Lucy Location: Green Mill Description: Sausage patty topped with pizza sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, stuffed in homemade Green Mill pizza dough, and topped with Italian seasonings, cheese and crumbled pepperoni.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair21 of 26 Food: Sashimi Tuna Tacos Location: Scenic 61 by New Scenic Café Description: Crisp wonton shells filled with ahi tuna, avocado and sesame soy. Thai slaw with peanut dressing, pickled ginger and wasabi served on the side.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair22 of 26 Food: Sidecar Sandwich Location: The Hideaway Speakeasy Description: Thick-cut cognac-infused bacon smothered with Cointreau and citrus marmalade, layered with melted havarti, smoked Gouda and aged cheddar, served on toasted sourdough bread and garnished with fresh orange slices.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair23 of 26 Food: S’Mores Funnel Cake Location: Funnel Cakes Description: Graham cracker funnel cake topped with marshmallow, milk chocolate chunks and more graham cracker bits.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair24 of 26 Food: Spufull Puff Location: Potato Man & Sweety Description: Mashed sweet potatoes blended with sweetened cream cheese then wrapped in dough and fried. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar and served with maple dipping sauce on the side.
Photo: Minnesota State Fair25 of 26 Food: Summer Lakes Beverages in 3 varieties: Wedge-Hammer, Lake Storm Lemonade and Bama! Lemon Sweet Tea Location: Summer Lakes Beverage Description: The Wedge-Hammer (gf, v) is fresh ginger, orange and other citrus juices, zest, sparkling water and simple syrup. Lake Storm Lemonade (gf, v) is lavender-infused lemon and other citrus juices, zest, sparkling water and simple syrup. Bama! Lemon Sweet Tea (gf, v) is fresh brewed tea, fresh lemon and other citrus juices, zest, sparkling water and simple syrup. Debuting their mocktails at this year’s fair, Summer Lakes Beverage’s new menu also features the Bootleg (gf), Luna Paloma (gf), Fresh Press Margarita (gf, v) and Fresh Press Jalapeño Margarita (gf, v). Mixes by the bottle to make cocktails at home will also be for sale. gf (gluten-free); v (vegan)
Photo: Minnesota State Fair26 of 26 Food: Waffle Burger Location: Andy's Grille Description: Quarter-pound bacon cheeseburger served between two maple-infused candied sweet crunch waffles with a side of maple syrup.
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