Minnesota State Fair's must-try new foods

Mango-flavored-shaved ice drizzled with Mexican chamoy sauce, dusted with tajin chili powder, topped with popping mango boba pearls and served with a tamarind candy straw. From: Minnesnowii Shave Ice. Where: West End Market, south section.

By By John Molseed jmolseed@postbulletin.com and John Molseed

August 25, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Of the menus from more than 300 concession sellers and vendors, there is always room for something new. Here are the top picks by Minnesota State Fair officials.

1/2: Scoops of barbecue pulled pork, mac and cheese and coleslaw served side-by-side with a pickle spear. (Available Aug. 29-Sept. 3 only). From: Midtown Global Market’s Mama D’s Where: International Bazaar, east wall.

2/2: Cold-smoked cream available in two flavors: This one is Cold Brew Coffee infused with cold-smoked Arabica beans and topped with chocolate espresso dust, a toasted marshmallow and a chocolate cookie on the side. From: Blue Moon Dine-In Theater Where: Northeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Chambers Street.