What’s new? What’s great? What’s weird? Our columnist samples offerings from supermarket aisles and fast-food menus.
Supertaster Hits the Minnesota State Fair
By: Giggles’ Campfire Grill
I Paid: $5.25 for about 6 ounces of salmon
Taste:
5stars
Marketing:
4stars
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By: Mouth Trap Cheese Curds
I Paid: $5.50 for about a dozen fried cheese curds
Taste:
4stars
Marketing:
3stars
By: Famous Dave’s
I Paid: $5 for three glazed pork cheeks
Taste:
4stars
Marketing:
3stars
By: Renewing the Countryside
I Paid: $4 for 12 ounces of soda
Taste:
5stars
Marketing:
5stars
James Norton edits the Upper Midwestern food journal Heavy Table. He’s also the coauthor of an upcoming
book on Wisconsin’s master cheesemakers. His Supertaster column, in which he samples offerings from supermarket aisles and fast-food menus, appears on CHOW most Mondays and Thursdays. His wife, Becca Dilley, takes the photographs for Supertaster. She specializes in weddings and food photography, and is the coauthor of and photographer for the book on Wisconsin’s master cheesemakers.
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