State Fair Hound

An independent view of the New York State Fair

Month: May 2020

Tasty To-Goes

Popular New York State Fair vendor Pizze Fritte has recently teamed with a few other Fair favorites to boost spirits by selling treats from the Orange parking lot and they’ve been well-received, to say the least. KING D

Their presence should remind Fair foodies that many of the stands that cook up the delicious chow we love every year are based upon local year-round restaurants and those business need your patronage now.

Don’t wait for the 2020 State Fair to enjoy culinary stars cooked up by such great eateries as King David, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, La Delicias, Toss’n Fire, Twin Trees, Sweet Praxis, Tully’s, Recess Coffee, Daniella’s, Strong Hearts and Creole Soul, to name a few.

While not all of them are open for take-out right now, give them a call to find out if you can drive over and indulge your Fair cravings while providing some much-needed business to these hard-working local folks.

Pan African Farewell

The Post-Standard recently reported the passing of Judy Hanslip, the wife of Irvin “Bongo” Hanslip, who for many years ran the popular Jerk Hut food stand at the New York State Fair.

Judy was Bongo’s partner in his city restaurant of the same name.

Our condolences go out to Bongo, a founder of the Pan African Village.

Jerk Hut fires up a meal

 

 

 

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