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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 Get-Together.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota State Fair released its list of new fair foods that will be available at this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together.
There are 38 official new foods and eight new food vendors at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, bringing the total to nearly 500 foods and about 300 different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds.
Here are the new foods:
The Hideaway Speakeasy – All Quacked Up!
All Quacked Up at the Hideaway Speakeasy includes 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. (Minnesota State Fair)
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.
At The Hideaway Speakeasy, located in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section
Arepa Bar’s Three Arepas – Pulled Pork, The Queen and Vegan
Arepa Bar’s Three Arepas – Pulled Pork, The Queen and Vegan Baked Venezuelan. (Minnesota State Fair)
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 Midtown Global Market’s 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
Baba’s Two Hummus Bowls – Beauty and the Buffalo and Coco-Nuts
Baba’s Two Hummus Bowls – Beauty and the Buffalo and Coco-Nuts. (Minnesota State Fair)
Beauty and the Buffalo bowl features ranch hummus, buffalo chicken, crumbled blue cheese, scallions, buffalo sauce and buffalo dust, served with pita puffs. The Coco-Nuts bowl features hazelnut chocolate hummus, chocolate chips, hazelnuts, shredded coconut and bananas, served with powdered sugar pita puffs. (Coco-Nuts is vegan and can be gluten-free without the pita puffs.)
At Baba’s, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Lee and Randall avenues, just south of Little Farm Hands
Hamline Church Dining Hall – Birthday Cake Paleta
Birthday Cake Paleta at Hamline Dining Hall. (Minnesota State Fair)
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 (pronounced meech-oo-a-kahn-a) to celebrate Hamline Church Dining Hall’s 125th year at the fair. Additional paleta varieties are also available.
At Hamline Church Dining Hall, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Underwood and Cooper streets
The Blue Barn – Breakfast Gnocchi
Breakfast gnoochi at the Blue Barn. (Minnesota State Fair)
A bed of potato gnocchi topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, pesto cream, shallots and balsamic glaze.
At The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center
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New Minnesota State Fair foods: Breakfast Gnocchi
The Blue Barn's new food at the Minnesota State Fair this year is Breakfast Gnocchi, a bed of potato gnocchi topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, pesto cream, shallots and balsamic glaze.
Sausage Sister & Me – Buzz’n … Hot Honey Chicken Sausage Kebob
Buzz’n … Hot Honey Chicken Sausage Kebob at Sausage Sister & Me. (Minnesota State Fair)
Hot honey drizzled over chicken sausage skewered with cornmeal biscuit chunks and served on a bed of coleslaw.
At Sausage Sister & Me, located in the Food Building, east wall
Mancini's al Fresco – Celebration Cake On-A-Stick
Celebration Cake On-A-Stick at Mancini's al Fresco. (Minnesota State Fair)
White cake infused with almond flavoring and decorated with white frosting. This mini version of Mancini’s house cake can be personalized on-site with short text to celebrate a favorite fair fan or special occasion.
At Mancini’s al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets
Gass Station Grill – Chick N Swiss Sausage
Chick N Swiss Sausage at Gass Station Grill. (Minnesota State Fair)
Grilled chicken sausage custom-made with chunks of Swiss cheese and asparagus, ground pineapple, bacon and jalapeño, served on a bun.
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
Holy Land – Chicken Tandoori Rolls
Chicken Tandoori Rolls at Holy Land. (Minnesota State Fair)
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.
At Holy Land, located at the International Bazaar, southeast corner
Tejas Express – Chilaquiles Breakfast
Chilaquiles Breakfast at Tejas Express (Minnesota State Fair)
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 (pronounced KREH-muh).
At Tejas Express, located in The Garden, north wall
Aldo's – Concha Bacon Burger
Concha Bacon Burger at Aldo's.
All-beef patty with raspberry aioli, lettuce, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeños and bacon served on a concha, a traditional Mexican sweet bread roll.
At Aldo’s, located in Warner Coliseum, west side
German Root Beer and Popcorn – Cotton Candy Float
Cotton Candy Float at German Root Beer and Popcorn. (Minnesota State Fair)
Cotton candy soda poured over Kemps vanilla ice cream and topped with cotton candy.
At German Root Beer and Popcorn, located east of Chambers Street, just south of the Grandstand
Snack House – Deep-Fried Ice Cream
Deep-Fried Ice Cream at Snack House.
Handmade ice cream bar covered with a crispy corn flake coating, deep-fried, drizzled with raspberry and blueberry sauces, and topped with sprinkles. (Vegetarian)
At Snack House, located in the Warner Coliseum, south side
Union Hmong Kitchen – Dej Qab Zib (Sweet Refreshment)
Dej Qab Zib (Sweet Refreshment) at Union Hmong Kitchen.
A coconut lychee (pronounced LAI-chee) colada made with a blend of coconut milk, lychee syrup, lime and mint, served over ice. (Vegan)
At Union Hmong Kitchen*, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner
*New Vendor
French Meadow Bakery and Cafe – Earth Sliders and "Meat" Balls & Marinara
French Meadow Vegan Entrees – Earth Sliders and "Meat" Balls & Marinara at French Meadow Bakery.
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. "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. (Both entrees are vegan.)
At French Meadow Bakery & Cafe, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets
Bridgeman's Ice Cream – Gray Duck Sundae
Gray Duck Sundae at Bridgeman's Ice Cream. (Minnesota State Fair)
Bridgeman’s Black Licorice Ice Cream topped with marshmallow cream, crunchy mini marshmallows, whipped cream and a cherry.
At Bridgeman’s Ice Cream, located on the northeast corner of Judson Avenue and Liggett Street
The Herbivorous Butcher – 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. (Both entrees are vegan.) (Minnesota State Fair)
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. (Both entrees are vegan.)
At The Herbivorous Butcher*, located in the Food Building, west section, south wall
*New Vendor
Hot Indian – Kulfi: Indian-Style Ice Cream in Three Flavors
Kulfi: Indian-Style Ice Cream in Three Flavors at Hot Indian. (Minnesota State Fair)
Made with condensed milk, nuts and infused spices. Available in three creamy flavors: Almond/Cashew/Pistachio Kulfi; Mango Kulfi; and Saffron/Almond/Pistachio Kulfi. (All Kulfi are gluten-free and vegetarian.)
At Hot Indian, located in the Food Building, east wall
Blue Moon Dine-In Theater – Lemon Cookie Tortilla Chips
Lemon Cookie Tortilla Chips at Blue Moon Dine-In Theater.
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.
At Blue Moon Dine-In Theater, located on the northeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Chambers Street
RC's BBQ – Minne Hot Hot
Minne Hot Hot at RC's BBQ.
Smoked Rib Tips tossed in Nashville Hot Sauce, served with Comeback Sauce.
At RC’s BBQ, located on the north side of West Dan Patch Avenue between Liggett and Chambers streets
Minneapple Pie – Minneblueberry Pie
Minneblueberry Pie at Minneapple Pie. (Minnesota State Fair)
Handmade blueberry pie made with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries, and served with vanilla ice cream. (Vegan if served without ice cream)
At Minneapple Pie, located on the south side of Judson Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets
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New Minnesota State Fair food: Minneblueberry Pie
Minneapple Pie is bringing a new food to the 2022 Minnesota State Fair: Minneblueberry Pie. It's a handmade blueberry pie made with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries, and served with vanilla ice cream.
Midtown Global Market's Andy's Garage – Molotes
Molotes at Midtown Global Market's Andy's Garage. (Minnesota State Fair)
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). (Gluten-free)
At Midtown Global Market’s Andy’s Garage, located in the Taste of Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall
(Available Aug. 25-30 only)
Union Hmong Kitchen – Mov + Nqaij (Rice + Meat)
Mov + Nqaij (Rice + Meat) at Union Hmong Kitchen. (Minnesota State Fair)
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). (All items gluten-free; vegan options available)
At Union Hmong Kitchen*, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner
*New Vendor
Blue Moon Dine-In Theater – New Mexico Chile Dog Sliders Two Ways
New Mexico Chile Dog Sliders Two Ways at Blue Moon Dine-In Theater (Minnesota State Fair)
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. Comes with a prickly pear cactus slushie shooter on the side.
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
Belly Full Nordic Waffle and Vanilla Dream Nordic Waffle at Nordic Waffles.
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 jalapeño jam; Vanilla Dream is a Nordic Waffle coated with cinnamon and sugar and filled with Norwegian vanilla custard cream.
At Nordic Waffles, located at West End Market, south section
Rick's Pizza – Pickle Pizza
Pickle Pizza at Rick's Pizza. (Minnesota State Fair)
Hand-tossed homemade pizza dough topped with homemade specialty dill ranch sauce, fresh mozzarella and crunchy dill pickles, and finished with dill weed seasoning.
At Rick’s Pizza*, located on the west side of Cosgrove Street between Wright and Dan Patch avenues
*New Vendor
Holy Land – Pink Guava Slushie
Pink Guava Slushie at Holy Land.
Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh pink guavas.
At Holy Land, located at the International Bazaar, southeast corner
Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop – Pork Schnitzel Sandwich
Pork Schnitzel Sandwich at Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop. (Minnesota State Fair)
Breaded and deep-fried Minnesota pork loin topped with pickled cabbage and served with mustard mayo on a toasted bun.
At Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets
O'Gara's at the Fair – Reuben Rolls
Reuben Rolls at O'Gara's at the Fair. (Minnesota State Fair)
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.
At O’Gara’s at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street
Soul Bowl – Soulsicle
Soulsicle at Soul Bowl. (Minnesota State Fair)
Fried chicken on-a-stick topped with candied yam sauce, cornbread crumble, mac-and-cheese seasoned cheddar cheese, hot sauce and green onions.
At Soul Bowl*, located in the Food Building, east wall
*New Vendor
Jammy Sammies by Brim – Sundae Sammie
Sundae Sammie 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. (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
iPierogi – Sweet Cheese Blintz
Sweet Cheese Blintz at iPierogi. (Minnesota State Fair)
Soft baked crepe filled with sweet vanilla-flavored cream cheese and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
At iPierogi, located in the Food Building, south wall
The Blue Barn – Sweet Potato Poutine
Sweet Potato Poutine at The Blue Barn.
Sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheese curds, Beyond chorizo sausage, turmeric gravy, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. (Vegetarian)
At The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center
West Indies Soul Food – Tandoor-Fired Jerk Chicken Mini’zza
Tandoor-Fired Jerk Chicken Mini’zza at West Indies Soul Food.
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.
At West Indies Soul Food, located at the International Bazaar, south wall
Dino's Gyros – Tirokroketes
Tirokroketes at Dino's Gyros. (Minnesota State Fair)
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. (Gluten-free, vegetarian)
At Dino’s Gyros, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets
LuLu's Public House – Tot Dog
Tot Dog at LuLu's Public House. (Minnesota State Fair)
All-beef hot dog dipped in corn dog batter, rolled in a mixture of minced tater tots, cheddar cheese and onions, then deep-fried.
At LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater
West Indies Soul Food – Turmeric Ginger Lemon Surprise
Turmeric Ginger Lemon Surprise at West Indies Soul Food.
Fresh ginger, turmeric syrup and a dash of bitters mixed with West Indies Soul Food’s Original Caribbean Lemonade. (Gluten-free, vegan)
At West Indies Soul Food, located at the International Bazaar, south wall
Daryl's Dog House – Vegan Corn Dog
Vegan Corn Dog at Daryl's Dog House.
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
New food vendors at Minnesota State Fair
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Nautical Bowls lands spot at the Minnesota State Fair
The new food announcement from the Minnesota State Fair is a dream come true for a local couple. Four years ago, Bryant and Rachel Amundson launched ‘Nautical Bowls’ in Minnetonka. Now they have 91 locations across the United States, but they still considered landing a spot at the State Fair to be the ultimate goal. For the 2022 fair they’ll be in the Food Building. Their bowls begin with a super food base like Açaí, Pitaya, Blue Majik, Mango, and Cacao. They add in toppings like freshly ground peanut or almond butter, granola, pumpkin seeds, coconut and honey. The ingredients are organic, gluten free, dairy free and plant-based.
- Arepa Bar
- Bridge n’ Barrel Root Beer
- The Herbivorous Butcher
- Nautical Bowls
- Rick’s Pizza
- Soul Bowl
- Union Hmong Kitchen
- Waffle Chix