FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Among 33 new foods on the ever-growing menu at the Minnesota State Fair, which opens August 21:
Lumpias: Traditional Filipino fried spring rolls in two fusion flavors: Mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, pizza sauce and Italian herbs. And French toast strips soaked in ube butter syrup with caramelized bananas. Dusted with powdered sugar. At Lumpia City, north side of Judson Avenue between Liggett and Clough streets.
Chimney cakes: Rotisserie-baked Hungarian pastry shaped like a cone. Filled with vanilla ice cream and choice of Nutella or caramel spread and toppings. At Magdalena’s, north side of Judson Avenue between Clough and Nelson streets.
Irie Jamaican oxtail: Jerk or barbecue with sweet, fried bread; sweet plantains; coconut shrimp skewers; and a ginger or hibiscus drink. (August 27 to Sepember. 1 only. At the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall.