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2024 Big Tex Choice Awards winners

Winners of the 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards revealed
Winner Justin Martinez poses with gold Big Texas award in a yellow shirt.
Best Taste- Savory winner Justin Martinez poses with his award. | Photo via State Fair of Texas
The mouthwatering, tantalizing moment we have all been waiting for is here. The 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards winners have been chosen. See who passed the test and made it to the food finish line.

After tasting all 10 options, the judges announced the winners in the three categories: “Best Taste- Savory”, “Best Taste- Sweet”, and “Most Creative.”

Best Taste- Savory | Dominican Fruitura Dog

Made with fritura cheese and Dominican salami, this Latin twist stole the show in this category. The creator behind the fusion food is Justin Martinez.

The savory corn dog is elevated to Martinez’s own take on the classic state fair food. It is split open and garnished with garlic plantain chips, top-secret Dominican sauce, and cilantro.

Big Tex Choice Award winner poses with Big Tex gold statue award.

Isaac Rousso is no stranger to the State Fair of Texas, his roots on the fairgrounds run deep.

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Photo via State Fair of Texas

Best Taste- Sweet | Rousso’s Cotton Candy Bacon on a Stick

This unique combo of savory and sweet was created by Isaac Rousso. A 12-in piece of bacon is cooked with a cotton candy glaze, which is then spun inside a cotton candy machine. Fair-goers will have the chance to try the salty-sweet treat when the fair opens its doors Sept. 27 through Oct. 20.

Big Tex Choice Awards winner Heather Perkins stands with her golden Big Tex award.

“Most Creative” Big Tex Choice Awards winner Heather Perkins stands with her Big Tex award.

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Photo via State Fair of Texas

Most Creative | Texas Sugar Rush Pickles

We never thought cotton candy pickle slices would be a word that would be in our vocabulary in 2024. Yet, here we are. Heather Perkins won this year’s most creative food category with this mouth-watering concoction. The pickles are coated in Lucky Charms, Froot Loops, and Cap’n Crunch.

Again, congratulations to these State Fair winners.
More about the winners
 
Events
Monday, Aug. 26
  • Voter Registration Drive with Jolt Initiative | Monday, Aug. 26-Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Free | Participate in this year’s elections and make your voice heard by signing up to vote.
  • Bulk Trash Drop-off Service | Monday, Aug. 26 | All day | Renner Frankford Branch Library | Get your bulky trash ready for dumping at your local library participating in the City of Dallas bulky trash drop-off.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
  • Kazunori Tanaka Quartet | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7-10 p.m. | The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge | Free | Spend your Tuesday night taking in live tunes. Beaux Dove Band, The Platform, and Blaq Roq Star Experience will also perform this evening.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
  • Power Hour Training for Small Business | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | A dynamic one-hour seminar on how your business can partner with local schools and universities to recruit skilled interns.
  • Crochet for a Cause | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Mountain Creek Branch Library | Attendees will learn the art of “plarn” (plastic yarn) creation and discover the simple yet effective technique of weaving these materials into sturdy, portable mats.
  • Eric Gales | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 7 p.m. | The Kessler | $28-$448 | Blues musician Eric Giles will take the stage with special guest blues guitarist Mathias Lattin for an unforgettable night of music.
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News Notes
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Coming Soon
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History
  • Under the direction of SMU paleontologist Louis L. Jacobs, a group of scientists discovered matched sets of early Cretaceous dinosaur footprints in Brazil and Cameroon. Researchers say this was made by dinosaurs more than 120 million years ago on a single supercontinent known as Gondwana. (WFAA)
Edu
  • Texas Woman’s University has made history. The university is the only woman-focused campus in the nation with a professional pilot program. Over the next 20 years, the program is estimated to hire and train three million recruits. (NBC DFW)
Development
  • Real estate firm Proxy Properties is working to help restore the historic Oak Cliff United Methodist Church. The process of fully restoring the church will be years in the making. (Oak Cliff Advocate)
Finance
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Sports
  • North Texas native General Booty has reportedly been named starting quarterback for University of Louisiana-Monroe. WFAA’s Paul Livengood profiled Booty’s path from three-star recruit to starter in Monroe.
  • Which Dallas Cowboy has the most to prove? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Real Estate
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    Drink

    Beeman Hotel x Herman Marshall Distillery

    Beeman Hotel hosts smooth introduction whiskey dinner with Herman + Marshall Distillery
    Beeman hotel private seating area with purple lighting
    Purple lighting embraces the inside of this private area located inside the Beeman Hotel. | Photo via DALtoday
    Downtown Dallas’ Beeman Hotel hosted a memorable evening of good eats and whiskey spirits with the local Herman Marshall Whiskey Company. City Editor Maiya got the chance to go and experience the tasting.

    The tasting was part of the many events announced monthly on their Instagram that showcase local spirits and food.

    The three-course meal featured slow-roasted pork belly bites with jalapeno slaw. It was followed by a flat iron steak with bourbon au poivre sauce and finished with a bourbon bread pudding with Herman Marshall Bourbon Pecan ice cream.

    The entourage of foods was paired with Herman Marshall Whiskey. This distillery prides itself on small-batch whiskeys with distinct flavors. The tasting included a selection of its finest whiskeys, allowing you to savor each pour’s rich, complex notes.

    If you’re a fan of whiskey give them a follow for updates on events and the brand.
     
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