You won't believe what's cooking at the State Fair
Look, here's the deal—it’s getting to be that time of year again, when the sun starts to give us a little break and we can actually enjoy being outside after 6 PM. And you know what that means: The Arizona State Fair is about to open up down by the old fairgrounds near Grand Avenue. But this year, oye, they've got some new stuff on the menu that's got everyone buzzing. We're talking about food that makes a Sonoran hot dog look *healthy*.
They’re talking about fried everything, and I mean everything. It’s a whole new level of "only in Phoenix" where we embrace the heat all summer, and then celebrate by trying to clog our arteries with deep-fried butter. Seriously, butter. And you know it’s gonna be packed, even with those triple-digit temperatures still hanging around like a stubborn relative. People will be out there, sweating through their shirts, waiting in line for some monstrosity that probably involves bacon, cheese, and a stick. That's the Valley, baby — 115 degrees and we're still out here.
It just goes to show you, we find a way to make anything an event. Forget the fancy restaurants up in Scottsdale; the real culinary adventure is always at the State Fair. Just make sure you hit South Mountain for a hike *before* you dive into all that fried goodness.
Carlos Espinoza-Reyes, MiTL Sports Desk.
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