The Food Building beckons (Image: Ian Muttoo)
Since the kickoff of the 132nd edition of the Ex, deep-fried butter has dominated CNE-related headlines. There’s no doubt that it’s worth trying (we thought it tasted like a doughnut), but we felt there were other artery-clogging delights that were being overshadowed. We found eight other foods that equally piqued our interest, either because they’re the last thing we’d expect to see at the midway or because of their curious ability to make us feel full just by looking at them.
Here they are, with a quick thumbs-up or thumbs-down rating »
$6 for a Corn Dog….WTF!!!!
August 23, 2010 at 2:49 pm | by DavenportKaren, Thanks for the intel…even after seeing the indestructable Twinkies in WALL*E I must say I’m intrigued by the “cake-like Nestle Drumstickish” version.
Who’s Karen?
August 23, 2010 at 2:58 pm | by andrewKaren is the person who wrote this thing
August 24, 2010 at 12:17 pm | by JoeJoe: Are you sure? Look a little closer.
August 24, 2010 at 12:18 pm | by andrewIf made correctly, chocolate covered bacon is good. really!
August 24, 2010 at 12:19 pm | by ChristianneAndrew: Why does it say by Karen Liu under the “Previous” button?
August 24, 2010 at 12:22 pm | by JoeJoe: on the right track! That’s definitely *where* the author’s name is. Now, just double-check *what* the name is.
August 24, 2010 at 1:36 pm | by andrewAndrew: no one likes a douche. I’m sure Karon would agree.
August 24, 2010 at 3:03 pm | by webpossumYeah, Karon probably would. I’m not really sure what Karen would think…
August 24, 2010 at 3:07 pm | by andrewbe nice everyone…try the shakes at Pho 88 they have about 15 different flavours including Durian, Sour Sop and Lychee
August 26, 2010 at 8:46 am | by davideThis is so nasty, but made me laugh – especially the taco in a bag. HOW GROSS IS THAT?!
August 26, 2010 at 10:00 am | by Seven Dollar Pants@Seven Dollar Pants – My husband and I are considering going to the Ex just for the taco in the bag.. stop judging us! Haha.
FYI to anyone wanting to indulge on any of this, on weeknights it’s $5 admission after 5pm.. so going just for food isn’t too expensive!
August 26, 2010 at 4:22 pm | by Alisonwe were at the Ex and I just wanted to see what the deep fried butter looked like and could not find it anywhere the obvious location would be the food building … nooooo
eventually I found out it was in the midway … go figure
August 26, 2010 at 6:45 pm | by asWent to the CNE last night, here is a video of deep fried butter being made http://vimeo.com/14470520 and a picture as well http://flic.kr/p/8vL7Ld
August 27, 2010 at 11:37 am | by LucasThe taco in a bag is extremely popular at my son’s school. The kids love it. One of my favourite things to eat at the CNE is the Shawarma’s in the food building. Always filling and tasty. Been getting this item for years since they had the international foods outside. They should bring this back.
August 27, 2010 at 2:51 pm | by brooklin99