The Canadian National Exhibition marks the unofficial end of summer in Toronto. For the past 138 years, millions have flocked to what is Canada’s largest fair. In fact, this year up to 1.6 million people are expected to enjoy everything the fair has to offer. And that includes the food of course.
Let’s face it. You don’t go to the CNE to eat salads. You go for the rides and to eat food you normally wouldn’t eat (or would you?). And every year, the good people who feed you at Toronto’s annual exhibition come up with ideas to create dishes that are more outrageous than the year before.
This year is no exception. The 2016 edition of the CNE is is loaded with dishes that you can’t believe exist, much less understand how they were in even conceived. Here are my five must-eats at this years CNE. Get your Instagram’s ready and forget the diet.
Bug Dog @ The Bug Bistro
These guys have a “bug-worthy” menu. Their main attraction is the Bug Dog, a hormone-free beef frank seasoned with crispy mustard crickets.
Spam Double Down @ Miami Press
For those who remember what spam was before email, this will be all too familiar for you. This is a nostalgic dish that features two thick cut pieces of Spam – they serve as the buns – and in between you’ve got bacon, tomato, cheese and chipotle among other juicy goodies.
Philly Steaklair @ Philthy Philly’s
Sweet and savoury, this guy is a cross between a traditional Philly cheesesteak and an eclair. Topped with bacon meats, whipped cream and chocolate icing, it’ll probably make you sit down a few minutes to digest it.
The Churro Cheeseburger @ Epic Burgers + Waffles
What happens when you take the flavours of a traditional burger and combine it with sweet cinnamon fried-dough pastry as buns. You get magic, or something along those lines.
Sushi Burritos @ So&Bu
This is where Tokyo meets Tijuana. Su&Bu offers sushi burritos and poke bowls. And you’ve got your pick of tuna, salmon and shrimp. Small or big portions, this is a great concept and one that will make people line up for more.
All of these dishes and many more are located in the Food Building at the CNE. For more information, please check out the CNE website.
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