State Fair of Texas Announces 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists

Big Tex Choice Awards: A New Category

• 🎯 For the 21st year, the Big Tex Choice Awards are back at the State Fair of Texas, announcing finalists for its prestigious food competitions.
• 💡 This year introduces a brand new category: the "Best Sipper," dedicated to the best new drink.
• 🗓️ The fair is 51 days away, and the announcement of finalists is underway.

Savory Finalists Revealed

• 🥨 Among the savory contenders are brisket and brew stuffed pretzels and crab and mozzarella arancini.
• 🌮 Other unique savory entries include deep-fried deli tacos, Vietnamese crunch dogs, and Wagu bacon cheeseburger develed egg sliders.
• 🧠 The emphasis is on creativity and invention in developing these unique flavor combinations.

Sweet Finalists and New Drink Category

• 🍰 Sweet finalists include candy lemon sourface, chill and thrill delight, and Dubai chocolate cheesecake.
• 🍟 Russo's Dubai chocolate funnel cake fries and Texas toast alam mode are also in the running for best sweet dish.
• 🥤 The new "Best Sipper" category will feature innovative new drinks, with more details to be revealed on WFAA Plus.

Food Innovation at the Fair

• 🌟 The State Fair of Texas is known for its wild and inventive food combinations each year.
• 💡 Contestants are encouraged to push the boundaries of flavor and presentation to stand out.
• 💬 The finalists represent a diverse range of culinary creativity, from classic fair foods with a twist to entirely new concepts.