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Sadly, this is all too true. Never mind all the truffle oil and Kobe burgers. Las Vegas is also home not only to such gastronomic marvels as the Bacon Martini (Double Down Saloon), the six-pound burrito (NASCAR Cafe at the Sahara), the 22-inch hot dog (Longhorn Casino), and the 80-ounce life-sized guitar-shaped cocktail (Rockhouse at the Imperial Palace). And last, but by no means least, we can also also offer you the deep-fried Twinkie, the home of which is the Mermaids Casino downtown on Fremont Street, which also serves deep-fried Oreos. Both delicacies sell for 99¢.
The deep-fried Twinkie was apparently invented by Christopher Sell in his restaurant, the ChipShop in Brooklyn, New York. The preparation involves freezing the popular Hostess cake, dipping it into batter, and deep-frying it, and while the whole concept makes us feel more than a little queasy, according to the New York Times, "Something magical occurs when the pastry hits the hot oil. The creamy white vegetable shortening filling liquefies, impregnating the sponge cake with its luscious vanilla flavor. ... The cake itself softens and warms, nearly melting, contrasting with the crisp deep-fried crust in a buttery and suave way."
We'll take their word for it. But if you give it a try, let us know what you think.
