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

Dominic Palmieri of Midway Gourmet

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 16th. 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

Dominic Palmieri of Midway Gourmet

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 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 (“Always a Good Time”) running through Sunday, August 17th 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 388, August 29, 2020: Jerilyn Lynch, Co-Proprietor, Mutt Lynch’s, Newport Beach

Jerilyn Lynch of Mutt Lynch'sMutt Lynch’s in Newport Beach, celebrating their 45th Anniversary this year, has introduced a limited-time menu inspired by the distinctive and typically over-the-top specialty foods found at the OC Fair. “Available for a limited time, the special menu sees the addition of iconic Fair favorites, including Giant Turkey Legs and Deep-fried Oreos. When the OC Fair was canceled this year for only the second time in its over-130-year history due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Mutt Lynch’s found a way to keep its magic alive with a special menu recreating some of the Fair’s most iconic dishes. The OC Fair favorites will be available through Labor Day (with the possibility of an extension.)”

“We go to OC Fair every year as a family, and one of the biggest draws for us is the outrageously fun food,” comments second-generation owner Jerilyn Lynch. “The Fair signifies the peak of summer; being there creates a sense of care-free nostalgia. We think the world could use a bit of that right now, so we thought ‘If we can’t go to the OC Fair, we’ll bring the OC Fair to us!’”

“In addition to its new, limited-time menu of OC Fair-inspired food, Mutt Lynch’s is currently offering its full menu – which contains over 200 items. The iconic beach bar has also expanded to offer outdoor dining, converting five parking spaces into a spacious beach-front dining area with plenty of seating, tiki torches and the hanging Christmas lights, that have become a year-round staple at Mutt Lynch’s. This year, the family-owned eatery celebrates its 45th anniversary.”

2nd generation Co-owner, Jerilyn Lynch, is our guest with Giant Turkey Leg in hand.

Show 380, July 4, 2020: Chef George Geary with Fair Foods: The Most Popular and Offbeat Recipes from America’s State and County Fairs

Cookbook Author George Geary“With fair season unfortunately cancelled this year, accomplished chef and author, George Geary lets you enjoy the food of county fairs without leaving your house.”

“The summer season is a time for ice cream, summer camp and state and county fairs. But this summer is different with fairs postponed until 2021 due to COVID 19. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the fun foods we love to eat served up at the fair.”

“In his best-selling cookbook, Fair Foods: The Most Popular and Offbeat Recipes from America’s State and County Fairs, award-winning chef, best-selling author, and renowned educator George Geary celebrates the fun, delicious, strange and wonderful foods sold at state and county fairs. Since we can’t go to the fair this year, George brings the fair to us with a volume of the most popular and iconic fair food recipes. Think Funnel Cake with Berries and Deep-Fried Twinkies.”

It’s not all outrageous fried foods, either. Tempting other Chapters are included for Drinks, Sweet & Savory and Desserts & Treats. How about those ever-popular, giant Turkey Legs and the addictive fresh-from-the-oven Cinnamon Rolls? Talk about eye-appeal…

Chef George Geary is with us, Cheesecake on a Stick in hand.