{"id":2015558,"date":"2025-09-12T00:47:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T00:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2015558"},"modified":"2025-09-12T00:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T00:47:16","slug":"all-of-the-big-e-eaters-guides-best-of-food-listings-nick-omalley-food-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/all-of-the-big-e-eaters-guides-best-of-food-listings-nick-omalley-food-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"All of The Big E Eater\u2019s Guides, best of food listings, Nick O&#8217;Malley food reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"5C4TS2QYZRAKVDV4ROOMD5J7BA\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/\">The Big E<\/a> has a lot to offer, but for many, it\u2019s the promise of outrageous, ginormous, Instagram-worthy, delicious food that keeps them coming back to the fair in September.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"QOGJD3AI75GU5AZFQJ5PAWSGIA\">MassLive\u2019s Nick O\u2019Malley \u2014 with his cast-iron stomach, adventurous palate and knee-slapping food reviews \u2014 has spent the past 12 years eating his way through and reviewing the food and drinks offered at The Big E.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"Y64FSLAKFBD67GVTCZTWFAEIP4\">O\u2019Malley knows the West Springfield fairgrounds inside and out, thanks, in part, to the Eater\u2019s Guide map he creates every year. He knows where to find the latest <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2024\/09\/the-big-e-2024-love-pickles-heres-all-the-pickle-items-you-can-get-at-the-fair.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2024\/09\/the-big-e-2024-love-pickles-heres-all-the-pickle-items-you-can-get-at-the-fair.html\">pickle-flavored<\/a> something-or-other and which spots have the best, newest thing battered and deep fried.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ZONZFIXDYRG6XH4RU2UJFRLEGU\">Every year, O\u2019Malley breaks down what, where (and often how and why), to eat The Big E\u2019s culinary offerings. In addition to the comprehensive Eater\u2019s Guide, O\u2019Malley offers lists of the best food, the weirdest food, the food he\u2019s excited to try and the roster of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2024\/09\/oh-why-did-i-eat-that-this-is-the-year-the-big-e-almost-did-me-in.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2024\/09\/oh-why-did-i-eat-that-this-is-the-year-the-big-e-almost-did-me-in.html\">food that almost did him in<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"WQQTZDZFPRFGRPHYUHLVRILLGY\">Since 2022, MassLive has even handed out stickers for food and vendors that get our stamp of approval for being among the best at The Big E. If you see that sticker, you know it comes with a good ol\u2019 Nick O\u2019Malley thumbs up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"JRTGZIFPEBABZO4VLFSCT43SLU\">Take a look at this year\u2019s food guides and, if you\u2019re curious to see how they\u2019ve changed over the years, find some from previous years.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-heading\">Big E Eater\u2019s Guides<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-heading\">2025<\/h3>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"NBMS5SVFNFFZ3PAVGVIF2LWRF4\">To come<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-heading\">2024<\/h3>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"GAOG23KR4RH55NSW7CBH476FAE\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2024\/09\/the-2024-big-e-eaters-guide-what-to-eat-and-where-to-find-it.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2024\/09\/the-2024-big-e-eaters-guide-what-to-eat-and-where-to-find-it.html\">The 2024 Big E Eater\u2019s Guide: What to eat and where to find it<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-heading\">2023<\/h3>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"6FKKJPK4Y5DQ5OYIF3MNKZNEGU\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2023\/09\/the-big-e-2023-eaters-guide-what-food-to-eat-and-where-to-find-it-maps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2023\/09\/the-big-e-2023-eaters-guide-what-food-to-eat-and-where-to-find-it-maps.html\">The Big E 2023 Eater\u2019s Guide: What food to eat and where to find it (Maps)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-heading\">2022<\/h3>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"7MCHTFP5ZZEBXFZBD3ZMKFGKHE\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2022\/09\/the-big-e-2022-eaters-guide-what-foods-to-eat-and-where-to-get-it-maps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2022\/09\/the-big-e-2022-eaters-guide-what-foods-to-eat-and-where-to-get-it-maps.html\">The Big E 2022 Eater\u2019s Guide: What food to eat and where to get it (Maps)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-heading\">2021<\/h3>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"HXG2WHVQJNGXJFT7P2SH2SB5KY\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2021\/09\/the-big-e-2021-eaters-guide-what-to-eat-and-where-to-get-it-as-west-springfield-fair-returns-maps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2021\/09\/the-big-e-2021-eaters-guide-what-to-eat-and-where-to-get-it-as-west-springfield-fair-returns-maps.html\">The Big E 2021 Eater\u2019s Guide: What to eat and where to get it as West Springfield fair returns (Maps)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-heading\">The Best Foods\/Vendors<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-heading\">2025<\/h3>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"CM2TXKB3OZGJFB3OV4O6F4XJQY\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2025\/09\/109-crazy-foods-you-can-eat-at-the-big-e-in-2025.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2025\/09\/109-crazy-foods-you-can-eat-at-the-big-e-in-2025.html\">109 crazy foods you can eat at The Big E in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"JUC37MIIWZDJVGCYEXEGOSPCZQ\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/destinations\/2025\/09\/235-new-foods-i-cant-wait-to-eat-at-the-big-e-in-2025.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/destinations\/2025\/09\/235-new-foods-i-cant-wait-to-eat-at-the-big-e-in-2025.html\">23.5 new foods I can\u2019t wait to eat at The Big E in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-heading\">2024<\/h3>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"EOBDMRJPIFD2FN52EEC3ZX6ZVI\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2024\/09\/the-big-es-best-foods-these-vendors-get-our-stamp-of-approval-in-2024.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2024\/09\/the-big-es-best-foods-these-vendors-get-our-stamp-of-approval-in-2024.html\">The Big E\u2019s Best Foods: These vendors get our stamp of approval in 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"RKPPDUCVJRDMHGUAZJKIKQKZNA\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2024\/09\/what-can-you-eat-at-the-big-e-here-are-108-foods-you-can-find-at-the-fair.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2024\/09\/what-can-you-eat-at-the-big-e-here-are-108-foods-you-can-find-at-the-fair.html\">What can you eat at The Big E? Here are 108 foods you can find at the fair<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-heading\">2023<\/h3>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"JUIBSDHALBCJFGS27UGUZXHRKY\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2023\/09\/the-27-best-foods-to-eat-at-the-big-e-in-2023.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/the-big-e\/2023\/09\/the-27-best-foods-to-eat-at-the-big-e-in-2023.html\">The 27 best foods to eat at The Big E in 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"Stories-By-Section-Tag-module_wrapper__69Ed7 Stories-By-Section-Tag-module_masslive__fsdaU\" data-gaid=\":Rrr9a6:\"\/><\/div>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.<span> By using this site, you consent to our <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.advancelocal.com\/advancelocalUserAgreement\/user-agreement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.advancelocal.com\/advancelocalUserAgreement\/privacy-policy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.masslive.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Big E has a lot to offer, but for many, it\u2019s the promise of outrageous, ginormous, Instagram-worthy, delicious food that keeps them coming back to the fair in September. 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