This year, we spied some interesting options for French fare at the Fair. French Meadow Bakery and Cafe, located at Carnes Ave. and Underwood St., offers more than just your typical two-item plus drinks stand. Several varieties of croissant, lattes, scones, sandwiches, and more are some of the delights found at this adorably bright cafe spot!
If crepes are what you're after, head to the French Creperie (right next to the French Meadow Bakery). With breakfast crepes (filled with eggs, cheese, and/or breakfast meats), fruit crepes, hot crepes, and your traditional crepe with every topping option under the sun, the French Creperie will surely satisfy that crepe craving!
Then, if you head to the Crossroads Building (attached to the Food Building) and find yourself looking for something sweet after those salty Cheese Curds, look no further! The Ragin Cajun serves up all sorts of French Creole, down-home, Louisiana Bayou goodness. For that sweet and deliciously French item you were looking for, try a beignet. Similar to a donut, beignets are a square of fried dough, dusted with a healthy amount of sugar.
If after all that, you find yourself a bit thirsty and are craving some wine (in true French fashion), you're out of luck for a French varietal. However, you are able to snag some Minnesota wines at the Fair. (Think global, act local, right?!) Either grab a glass while you're at the French Creperie; otherwise, you can sample Minnesota wines as well as foods made with Minnesota wines (including ice cream) in the Horticulture building. Look for the happy individuals carting around cardboard cut-outs of our great state that serve as wine tasting boards.
Now you know what you want and where to find it, so what are you waiting for? Get thee to the Fair!
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