While The Hound was pleased with new and planned construction of food stands for the New York State Fair, we’d like to see more existing spaces utilized. EATERYYou may have noticed empty spots in the Eatery, on Restaurant Row and around the grounds this years. Some of those holes once housed very popular and profitable businesses.

We’re not sure why they sat empty this year, but a return of favorite vendors or opening of new ones would be good to see. We hope that Fair administration will make that a priority for 2024.