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Cotton Candy Hot Dogs

The Texas Rangers are Serving Up a Sugary Take on a Ball Park Classic

— October 6, 2015 — Lifestyle
To celebrate their placing in the American League Division Series in the upcoming MLB playoffs, the Texas Rangers will be serving the unusual combination of cotton candy hot dogs.

A sugary take on the classic ball game hot dog, this strange concoction will be available at upcoming home playoff games at Globe Life Park against the Toronto Blue Jays. This dish will consist of an everyday hot dog and bun drizzled in cotton candy-infused mustard and topped with the obvious culinary choice of even more cotton candy.

News of the imminent arrival of cotton candy hot dogs broke after ESPN sports reporter Darren Rovell tweeted a picture of the soon to be available sweet tooth-inspired dish. The Texas Rangers have also promised that more unusual food combinations can be looked forward to as the team attempts to move forward in the postseason.
Trend Themes
1. Sweet and Savory Combinations - Innovative dishes that combine unexpected sweet and savory ingredients are becoming increasingly popular in the food industry.
2. Stadium Cuisine - As more stadiums look to enhance the fan experience, the demand for exciting and unusual food options is on the rise.
3. Carnival-inspired Foods - The use of cotton candy and other classic carnival-style sweets in innovative dishes is a trend to watch in the culinary world.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Innovative sweet and savory combinations such as cotton candy hot dogs create an opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop unique and memorable menu items.
2. Sports and Entertainment - As stadiums aim to enhance the fan experience, exciting and unusual food options are becoming an increasingly important factor for sports and entertainment venues to consider.
3. Carnival and Fair - Carnival-inspired foods, such as cotton candy hot dogs, offer a new opportunity for fair and carnival food vendors to expand their offerings beyond traditional sweets and treats.
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