Here’s what 15 Minnesota food influencers liked, disliked at the State Fair

Everyone has a hot take on what food is in and out at the Minnesota State Fair. MPR News has been monitoring local food influencer accounts on Instagram for the last 10 days of the fair to aggregate the findings.

Here is what 15 Minnesota creators said their favorites were, and some you can skip.

@foodiesalibi, 15.1K followers, Twin Cities-focused

• Must have: Al Elotay from Baba’s

• No thanks: Pickle Pie at LuLu’s Public House

@youmefoodreview, 2.3K followers, fans of small businesses, Twin Cities-focused

• Fabulous: Tanghulu from lemochi Japanese Confections

@beyondbeurreblanc, 25.1K followers, indie restaurant critic, mutual aid worker

• Best new food: Cracklin’ Corn Ribs at The Blue Barn

• Least favorite new drink: Two-Tone Bloody Mary Mocktail at Urban Glow Mocktails

@blackfoodietravelguy , 34.4K followers, Minneapolis-based

• Most overrated: The Mouth Trap Cheese Curds

@sotafoodtour, 23.5K followers, Twin Cities eats and hidden gems

• Most overlooked place at the fair: Teriyaki Chicken-on-a-stick from Chan’s Chicken on a Stick

• A bit overrated: Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar

@ralph_matthews, 28.4K followers, dives and fine dining

• New fair food not getting enough love: Peri-Peri Bowl at Afro Deli & Grill

@bigfoodie101, 32.8K followers, food and travel

• Top favorite food: Longanisa Cheese Curd Lumpia at Lumpia City

• Disappointing: Pork Belly on-a-stick at Swine & Spuds

@jyrdxn, 10.2K followers, Minnesota food and dining

• Best donuts: Amish Doughnut at Peachey’s Baking Company

@no.table.manners, 48.9K followers, food, events

• Must get: B.A.D. Wings at Soul Bowl

• Not for me: Bao Belly at RC’s BBQ

@tonycufoodandtravel, 41.6K followers, food and travel

• Waiting for it all year: Grilled Pork Chop on-a-stick at Peterson’s Pork Chops

@eatswithjason, 43K followers, new eats and treats

• Must get: Nashville Hot Chicken on-a-stick at Blue Barn

@azhahungry, 1.2K followers, food, events and staycations

• Presentation better than taste: Surf ‘N Turf Burger at Cafe Caribe

• A need, not a want: Amish Donut at Peachey’s Donut Company

@sadeinthecities, 26.8K followers, events and travel experiences

• Always hits: Coconut Lychee Colada at Union Hmong Kitchen

@voss11, 9.5K followers, content creator for 10ktakes and Twins Daily

• Best way to start the day: Caramel and Vanilla Espresso Float and Java Jive

@nextstopwitheden, 12K followers, travel and dining

• Left me speechless: Apple Fries at Minnesota’s Original Apple Fries

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