If there is one thing that the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is well-known for, it’s the food.
“Although the subject of wacky foods has become synonymous with the CNE in recent decades, the fact is that food has played a significant role at the Fair since the inception of what was introduced as the Food Products building, that was funded and built by the Canadian National Exhibition in 1954,” the CNE said in a release Thursday.
To commemorate the food building’s 70th anniversary, the CNE decided to “induct” five quintessential fair foods at the hall to pay homage to all of the memorable eats served throughout the years.
The Ex narrowed it down to five hall of famers – items that have made a lasting impact on the fair, whether new or old – worthy of getting their own hockey MVP treatment with a banner of the plate set to …