Show 688, July 18, 2026: OC Fair Edibles with The Midway Gourmet, Dominic Palmieri

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Adam Bell

Outrageous Fair Food is always a mouthwatering highlight. What crazy edible will they next put on a stick? One of the all-star, Fair Food personalities is the well-traveled Midway Gourmet, Chef Dominic Palmieri of Biggy’s fame on the RCS Carnival Midway. We’ll find out what indulgent deliciousness Chef Dominic is cooking up now for The OC Fair (“Your Adventure Awaits!”) running now through Sunday, August 16^th. Closed on Monday & Tuesday. Buy tickets in advance online. We’re taking Fair Food at its tastiest best with The Midway Gourmet.

On Chef Dominic’s diverse menus on the RCS Carnival Midway. Mini Me Turkey Legs and Dubai Deep-fried Oreos. Yum …! For his “Taste of the Fair” (daily until 4 p.m.) special how about a Pickle Pizza Slice? Pork-a-Palozza Pizza from Enzo’s and premium Dirty Sodas including the Galactic Cocoa Puff Cold Brew. Yum …! For the “Taste of the Fair” $5 special (daily until 4 p.m.) how about a Jalapeno Cheese Corn?

Show 636, July 19, 2025: Midway Gourmet, Dominic Palmieri, at the OC Fair

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Adam Bell

The OC Fair (“Always a Good Time”) running through Sunday, August 17^th We’re taking Fair Food at its tastiest best with The Midway Gourmet.

On Chef Dominic’s menus are Chocolate Strawberry Cup (with fresh daily California strawberries) with a Dubai pistachio cream option, Mike’s Hot Honey Big Daddy Corn Dog, Mini-Me Hot Honey Turkey Leg, Pork-a-Pallouza Pizza and Blue Raspberry Pineapple Whip. Yum …! For the “Taste of the Fair” special how about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos & Cheese Pickles with a Mike’s Hot Honey option.?

Fair tickets need to be purchased online, in advance, to avoid possible overcrowding. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Show 534, July 15, 2023: Dominic Palmieri – The Midway Gourmet. OC Fair Edibles Part One

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Adam Bell

Outrageous Fair Food (also crave-worthy) is always a mouthwatering highlight of a visit to the OC Fair in Costa Mesa. What crazy edible will they next put on a stick? One of the all-star, Fair Food personalities is the well-traveled Midway Gourmet, Chef Dominic Palmieri of Biggy’s and Enzo’s Pizzeria fame on the RCS Carnival Midway. We’ll find out what indulgent deliciousness Chef Dominic is cooking up now for the OC Fair running through Sunday, August 13^th. We’re taking Fair Food at its tastiest best with The Midway Gourmet.

Chef Dominic’s Enzo Pizza is always a Fair standout. New on Enzo’s menu for the 2023 season is an outrageous Hot Cheetos Cheese Pickle Pizza. Chef Dominic assures that “this will change how anyone thinks about pizza.” Also coming out of the pizza oven is a Hot Honey Pizza with Pepperoni. Remember it’s his Italian heritage that’s on the line here…

At his Biggy’s stand it’s Hot Cheeto Chicken on a Stick and at Dutchman’s Funnel Cakes a new Marzipan Funnel Cake.

Show 534, July 15, 2023: Dominic Palmieri – The Midway Gourmet. OC Fair Edibles Part Two

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Adam Bell

At his Biggy’s stand it’s Hot Cheeto Chicken on a Stick and at Dutchman’s Funnel Cakes a new Marzipan Funnel Cake.

Debuting at the OC Fair in the Family Fairway at the Candy Factory is The Midway Gourmet’s special tribute to “Barbie – The Movie.” It’s the eye-catching, Barba-licious Float topped with pink Cotton Candy, fresh Whipped Cream and a Pink Lollypop.

The conversation continues with Fair Food at its tastiest best with The Midway Gourmet, Chef Dominic Palmieri. A giant Turkey Leg has appeared.