3 days ago
What to eat on a stick at the Ohio State Fair
If you want to make friends at the Ohio State Fair, visit New Food Avenue and order watermelon on a stick.
Dining the news: I set out to find the fair's most unusually good skewered food and this $10 fruit lollipop from A&M Concessions earned the title.
Heads turned and strangers struck up conversation as I walked the midway. Not surprising — it's massive.
The unwieldy salty-sweet slice doused in chamoy sauce and Tajín seasoning is perfectly refreshing on a hot day.
Yes, but: Don't forget the napkins. And, whatever you do, do not tilt the paper tray below it to take a bite.
I did, and spent the rest of the day looking like I was covered in blood after bright-red chamoy splattered all over my clothes. (Worth it, though.)
Other honorable mentions:
🍝 Fried meatballs and mozzarella: My second-favorite, covered in marinara. ($10, De Luca Family Foods)
🧀 Fried cheese: A classic twist on a corn dog. ($6, Tracey's Concessions)
🍰 Frozen cheesecake: Cool down with dessert in a hard ice cream shell. I chose cherry. ($8, Maggie's Concessions)
🐊 Fried gator: Surprisingly … normal? Pork-like texture, but a little pricey. ($14, Big G's)
