-the king and queen of all Sziget food: the hot dog cooked on lava stones.
Sadly missing from last year’s offerings, lost half a day wandering around
aimlessly in a state of growing despair looking for an elusive stand. Alas, to
no avail. For whom it may concern: the „American” hot dog with that measly
sprinkling of grilled onions and the anemic pickles just does not live up to
the standard. The real deal has a giant sausage prepared on the above mentioned
stones and several juicy garnishings to choose from, which enables the creation
of a food monster that will leave a trail of destruction, ketchup stains and
discarded cabbage leaves in it’s wake.
-the classics: corn on the cob, of course and lángos. There used to be an
oily trap right next to the main stage which could set your whole day on a
greasy orbit of unhealthy food and beer to wash it down with.
-the foreigner honey trap: kürtös kalács, marketed occasionally as chimney
cake. Guaranteed to save your life if an act is so bad your blood sugar levels
drop. Trust us, it can happen.
-the legend: back in the day, when the Sziget dinosaurs were young and
restless, there used to be an infamous Krishna tent, known mainly for two
things: the incessant hum of Krishna Krishna Hare Krishna being belted over varying
genres of music and free food. A bit uncooked yes, weird spices and all, queing
with strangers in different states of festival „hygiene”, but freeeee. Don’t
ask me about the taste though, I’d rather not remember.
-burger of the beast: yes indeed, for some years Sziget’s been having it’s
very own McDonalds restaurant. Strategically placed close to the party tent to
cater for those coming exclusively to check the latest trendy DJ and to be
shunned by pretty much everybody else.But since we are one big loving family,
no one shall be left unattended to.
-drink yourself happy: due to its sponsorship deals Sziget always has a
rather strict list of available beverages: THE soda family, THE beer and THE
energy drink. This might mean joy to some, sorrow to others, but such
complaints are compensated for with the cocktails (served by the bucket), the
ubiquitous Sziget spritzers and fény. Hungary’s very own claim to fame in the
contest for the most mind boggling concoctions known to man, fény (light) was
invented on hot summer nights by Balaton, and is basically fruit juice
(raspberry and elderflower are the usual suspects) blown into orbit with
sparkling vodka.
-the international section: another strategic placement, for the past few
years it was parked right behind the main stage area, so even those who’ve
wandered in for the headliner can find it without much trouble.Usually you can
trip into at least a Mexican, an Indian, a Serbian and a...Transylvanian stand
( we will politely glide over the fact that Transylvania isn’t really a
country, but oh well) and if the meat with meat and a bit more of greasy meat
might be somewhat hard on your stomach, the pálinka bar is safely tucked into a
corner eagerly awaiting to help your digestion over some rough patches.
-and the, if you feel particularly wild, a touch of delicious...well...testicle stew.
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