Category Archives: Fair Park

by Steven Doyle | October 18, 2011 · 9:28 am

Vegan Girl Goes to the Texas State Fair

by Melissa Brenner

For as many years as I have lived in Dallas, I’ve never made it out to the Texas State Fair. I’ve been horrified by the advertised food options, which is the main reason I’ve never attended. This year I decided to try my luck, and clog my arteries, with the search for vegan food at Texas State Fair.

I was hopeful that there would be something that I would be able to eat when I heard, from our very own Steven Doyle, that there would be a number of veggie and even vegan chefs featured in the Celebrity Chef exhibition. Surely, if there was draw to see the likes of Chef Toria Villareal of VSPOT Café, Chef Miranda Martinez & Evita Torez of Vivaraw.com and Chef Jeanette Prafiska of Crosby Catering and Coffee then there was a good chance someone there would be making something for me. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | October 14, 2011 · 8:00 am

We Have a Craving for Cars

by Bryan Coonrod

I for one love classic cars (the older the better), so while strolling through the state fair automotive building I notice a wing of a Plymouth Road Runner Super Bird sticking above the rest of the new cars displayed. As I get closer a 1968 Lamborghini Miura grabs my attention with its pistachio color gleaming under the lights.

My curiosity begins to wonder why they are at the fair and I find out these cars are part of the Texas Museum of Automotive History opening to the public Nov 15th after the fair ends and boasting a display of cars worth $30 million it is truly a car lovers paradise. TMAH’s goal is to be one of the top 10 museums in the world. Continue reading →

Pie Judges Make Better Lovers

by Steven Doyle

One of the best jobs going at the fair this year (besides the voice of Big Tex) is without a doubt that of the food judge. These are the people that come in each week to review the large variety of cakes, pies, candy and a whole host of categories.

Sure, there are a few oddball categories like Jello molds and Spam bake-offs, but without a doubt happy are the ones judging the pies. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | October 6, 2011 · 1:42 pm

Texas/ OU 2011 Weekend Party Planner

by Danielle Leahy

Texas/OU Weekend kicks off tonight with a variety of events across the Metroplex. Here are some of the best watching parties and post-game events going on throughout Dallas. We will add to the list as we hear about the events. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | October 3, 2011 · 11:49 am

Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam at the Fair

by Steven Doyle

With the first full weekend of the Texas State Fair behind us today brings a bit of whimsy in the Creative Arts Building as we celebrate everything made with Spam. Considered by most one the more unusual and most exciting food events at the Fair outside the traditional pie contest.

We stopped by this morning to visit the Spammers as they rolled out a large variety of Spam dishes, including an Eggs Benedict, tacos and a whole host of pastries. Continue reading →

Meet the Fair’s Butter Lady

by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick

There is little doubt you have seen culinary sculptures in your life time, those made of ice and even melons. But have you seen sculpture in butter? Sharon BuMann does just that for many state fairs across the country, including the Texas State Fair. She has been having her way with butter since 1994. We sat down with a few toast points, jam and the butter lady for a few questions. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | September 26, 2011 · 1:58 pm

Big Tex Makes His Annual Debut

by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick

Howdy Folks. Big Tex finally showed up for his stint at the State Fair of Texas, and so did I. Some of you may know that I will be hosting the celebrity chefs each day at the State Fair of Texas and settled into my little office behind the kitchens at the demo area today. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | August 31, 2011 · 10:12 am

Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists

by Steven Doyle

On Labor Day all speculation will end on who has the best and most unique fried gizmo for the 2011 State Fair of Texas. If you recall, last year we were entertained by Fried Beer and Fried Frito Pie. Lines curved the Midway as people clamored for these unusual items.

Do the new crop of deep fryers have the chops to pull off top awards? Will the average fairgoer buy into the new concept?

CraveDFW will check out the Seventh Annual Big Tex Choice Awards when vendors compete for Best Taste and Most Creative new foods at the 2011 State Fair of Texas next week and give you a full report. Let’s have a look at the finalists: Continue reading →

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