Fair food is breaking out of the fairgrounds this year. New Flavors and Old Fair LegendsAt the Minnesota State Fair, this year’s new food lineup leans heavily on global flavors folded into familiar formats. The State Fair of Texas built its reputation on over-the-top food long before anyone called it a trend. Drinks and Off-fairgrounds Menus Join the TrendIn Sacramento, the California State Fair is chasing the same flavors with cups instead of plates. Fair food and restaurant menus are chasing the same comfort-driven cravings, just from opposite ends of the food world.