Stephanie March, the Food and Dining Editor at MplsSt.Paul Magazine ate every official new food available at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair — on the first day! She stopped by with five worth getting, along with one to skip.

Worth it:

Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich, Hamline Church Dining Hall

Cheesecake Curds, LuLu’s Public House

Nqaji with Chilled Rice Noodles, Union Hmong Kitchen

Maui-Sota Sticky Ribs, RC’s BBQ

Irish Butter Ice Cream over Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toast, Blue Moon Dine-In-Theater