PCW_Nut Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Hey everyone, recently hit up the CNE here in Toronto and figured I would share some of the pics with you guys. Was only there for a few hours but would say that from the food and the rides, it was one of the better CNE's we've had in a while. Here's the first part of the pics...the Food Fried Food - Must be fair time Really? This should be someone's porn name Yes, even Canadians are now frying everything Home of the Krispy Kreme donut Snooki would love this place My dinner - Mac N Curds...fried of course Guess with all the fried food spelling wasn't an issue Was real good though As was the pickle But the main star of the show was from here Deep fried Cola (they weren't allowed to use the "Coke" name as coke didn't want to be associated with unhealthy food here). Would've been good if it wasn't for the fact it was burnt to a crisp. Edited September 5, 2011 by PCW_Nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Part 2.....Fun with Sand The sand sculptures were amazing this year. This was all kinds of weird Not sure the meaning of it But it did have boobs so that's a plus Now, looking at this, what do you think would be on the other side? Ya, not what I was expecting either, but still awesome! Any idea who this is supposed to be? Again...what? A dragon shield Nice kitty Not sure why, but this looks very dirty to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Part 3...The Midway The midway was great this year...one of the better mixes of rides, games, and food they've had in a long time No escape from the fried food. MMMmmm Fried Butter Mini Star Flyer Not just any type of mouse...it's a CRAZY MOUSE! No fair would be complete without a cheesy Haunted House Real nice lighting package Always good when this type of zipper is up This was themed to Nascar. Is it supposed to simulate a crash or something? Hi Mr Bear. Enjoying yourself? Fun with Fireworks mode This is what it should look like Chaos ' A game based on violence against women? Sure, only if I can get a knock off Hello Kitty Best named game and best water gun game EVER! You had to shoot the target that's lit up. Real fun actually. No CNE is complete without Tiny Tom Donuts An artsy shot to end my TR. Thanks for viewing everyone. Till next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Deep fried butter might be the most unhealthy deep fried food I've seen yet. Nice pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I just felt another one of my already narrowed coronary arteries clog reading the first part of your report- and for those of us who are dedicated Hershey(park) loyalists: What is a Mars Bar??? Nice TR, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks...ya this was my big food send off for the year..back on a diet now to start getting my heart to pump more then just fried food This is a Mars bar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_(chocolate_bar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pizza14 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 How exactly do they deep fry coke?? I am surprised on all of the deep fried foods this year. Unfortunately I didn't make it out to the fair this year. Looks like a great year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ah, but did you try the Krispy Kreme bacon cheeseburger? ^When they profiled this on the news, it's the cola syrup that they deep fry. Think of it as adding cola flavor to a funnel cake, if that makes sense? I still have so many mixed feelings about the Ex. The midway seems to have become worse over the years, especially since Conklin is no longer around. I really miss the Dopple Looper, the Blauer Enzian over two pools of water, the Wild Cat coasters (Wild Cat and Mark IV??) and some of the crazy old school rides. They seem to only change one ride each year but otherwise keep it the same. With the exception of the Zipper and Fire Ball loop, everything is quite generic for a fair of this size and scope. On the other hand, the food, showcases, air show and competitions are always full value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 I opted to pass on the Donut Burger after some reviews from friends and the insanely long line. I do know what you mean, the EX is hit or miss with me too...now I only go for the buildings and food. How sad is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Fried Food - Must be fair time no wonder many poeple are so fat over there.... A german Currywurst with Pommes is diet food compared to that.....and the size of the dish you got....is that a family dish??? But looks like a good fair with some classic american rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Fat over here? As in Canada??? Umm, look a little south of us my friend... Umm Well, I ended up eating most of it myself, BUT, it was more of a share with at least another person type of dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 ^^You're thinking America and not Canada as far as obese people. But the fact that Canada is so close to the US, I think they're starting to pick up a lot of our bad habits, including all of the deep fried food and fast food combined with lack of exercise. When I was in Toronto a couple of weeks ago, I did not notice nearly as many morbidly obese people as say when we visited Dollywood where there was a slowwwww mob rush for the scooter rentals at the gate (and they were not senior citizens or handicap people). Anyway...nice report. I agree that the CNE isn't nearly as cool as it used to be because it's pretty much the same thing year after year. Love the food pavilion though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 ^Ya i guess you are right, we have picked up a bit of the habits from the US...Turkey Legs/Deep Fried/Either way...its all good to me...but I have started my diet until next summer at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 The EX has kinda lost it's lusture for me over the years. I don't even bother getting a ride's pass anymore and rather spend my time in the buildings (all the outlets are awesome), eating food, and playing the $1 games. I tried the deep fried butter this year and was pleastly surprised; tasted just like a timbit. And from what I remember hearing last year one deep fried butter ball is less calories than one sour cream glazed timbit (my favourite). Also tried the deep fried coke, which was meh for me. Way too sweet and not much flavor. For those wondering, they make it by mixing concentrated coke syrup into the batter and then dropping it into the deep fryer. I was hoping they would still have the chocolate covered bacon, but couldn't find it anywhere. Also really wanted to try the Behemoth burger (the buns are two texas toast grilled cheese sandwhiches), but the line was way too long and couldn't find someone willing to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 ^The Behemoth Burger looked so damn good...but if you want something similar in Toronto, look into the Angry Texan at Burger Brats (www.burgerbrats.ca). Back on topic though, ya, the Ex really has gone down hill lately, I swear, ever since the original CNE Grandstand was torn down it's never really been the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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