Bacon cinnamon rolls, butter beer and more: Bee interns experience the fair
From bacon cinnamon rolls to monster trucks, the Modesto Bee interns experienced all the Stanislaus County Fair had to offer Thursday night.
Our night started on a sweet note at The Cinnamon Roll Shop. Neither of us had ever heard of a maple bacon cinnamon roll, so we were intrigued when we saw it on the menu.
We ordered, and were presented with a hefty roll smothered in frosting and juicy bacon bits. The sweetness was overwhelming, but the bacon’s saltiness cut through and created a nice balance. We were surprised at how well the foods went together.
Next, we stopped by Gooder Burger in the Kids Zone. The onion rings and garlic fries were fresh and crispy. Gooder Burger’s fries are cooked in tallow, and you can tell. It creates a rich flavor and perfectly crispy outside.
After all this food, we figured it was time for some drinks. We went to Suds & Floats and got its butter beer and fizzy strawberry lemonade. Both drinks were unsurprisingly sugary, and the carbonation in the lemonade was a nice addition.
We talked to some fairgoers about their food choices, too, and the VFW warrior fries were a definite hit.
The food was not the only highlight Thursday night. The monster trucks put on another show at the FoodMaxx arena, and energy peaked when Ashanti wowed a packed crowd with her award-winning hits.
From two people who have never been, the fair gets our approval.
The Stanislaus County Fair ends Sunday, July 19, at the grounds, 900 N. Broadway in Turlock. For more, see www.stancofair.com.
