If there were such a thing as a Disneyland for foodies, it would be the Fancy Food Show. Here, among the 2,300 or so exhibitors lining the aisles at the Javits Center in New York, food fans feast on thousands of meats, cheeses, chocolates, coffees, syrups, sauces, and crackers, as well as niche-interest goods (like Blair’s Smoked “World’s Hottest” Jolokia Chili), and products that blur the line between categories (Banana-Split Blueberry Syrup anyone?). The sheer quantity of products overwhelms the senses. This is a sea of vendors positioned one after another in neat, never-ending rows. Guests, mostly in the food biz, snatch samples off tables, snacking as they walk and talk and cut business deals. Esther Sung and I did our best to try all the new foods over the course of the three-day event, which ended yesterday. These are items that have just come out or will be coming out soon. Many are looking for distribution. Some have not yet finalized packaging. So consider this a peek at what you will be eating in a week, a month, or a year. Also note: The worst is yet to come! We’ll post the “worst of the fancy food show” soon. THE BEST Savannah Bee Co. Honey Pairing foods with honey is an art and science, and the Savannah Bee Co. just made that task a little easier with three new honey products: Grill Honey (made for grilling), Tea Honey (made to go with tea), and Cheese Honey (made to pair with cheeses). Equally innovative: The No-Drip Honey Pump fits any of their 12 oz. jars. Ing…[...]

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Best of the 2009 Summer Fancy Food Show