San Diego County Fairgoers of late are no strangers to over-the-top vendor food. And this year promises to test their palates. New offerings will include chocolate-dipped bacon; chicken sandwiches made with oatmeal-raisin chocolate chip cookies; deep-fried green beans; and “zucchini weenies” – hotdogs stuffed into whole zucchinis and then deep fried. A word to the wise: Hit those thrill rides before you eat.

On a healthier note, Albertson’s is presenting a first-ever farmer’s market at the fair to showcase our region’s bounty of organic meats and produce. The market will operate during fair dates: June 12 through July 15 (closed June 15 and 22). For more information, call 858-755-1161 or visit sdfair.com/fair.

And speaking of outrageous foods, a visual collection of some of the world’s most stomach-churning recipes can be found at www.thisiswhyyourefat.com. Fasten your seatbelt and keep some Tums handy when you look.

With nearly 40 farmers markets dotting the San Diego County landscape on a weekly basis, Seeds at City ranks as the only urban market that sells organics grown on site. The project was founded by City College mathematics professor Karon Klipple, who recently gained approval to convert a campus lawn into a thriving vegetable garden. The sub-acre plot now gives way to more than 50 crop varieties without the use of chemicals and petroleum-based fertilizers. The yields are sold to the public from 9 to 11:30 a.m., every Tuesday. They include frilly lettuces, Swiss chard, kale, herbs and more.

The Marine Room in La Jolla has announced its summer high-tide dinner schedule, when guests can enjoy sunset meals amid ocean waters lapping against the large picture windows. Perched on the sands, the 60-year-old fine-dining restaurant traditionally books to capacity during Pacific swells, which means reservations are recommended. The dates are: May 22 and 26; June 19 and 24; July 4, 18 and 23; and August 16 and 21. In addition, the restaurant has introduced a two-for-one special on lounge appetizers, from 4 to 6 p.m., every Thursday and Friday. 2000 Spindrift Drive, 858-459-7222.

“Epicurean Exploration” is a new series of monthly dinners launched by Vela at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The meals pair international and national dishes with wines from global regions. May’s journey runs from 5 to 10 p.m., May 1 through 7, taking diners on a four-course meal “around the South African Cape.” Executive Chef Adam Bussell’s menu will include baked Cape mussels with flying fish roe, antelope loin with preserved lime chutney, South African wines and more. The cost is $50 for food and wine; $39 for dinner only; and $16 for wine only. 1 Park Blvd., 619-321-4216.

Traditional Mexican eats will share menu space with The Linkery’s daily market menu on May 5, in honor of Cinco de Mayo. The offerings will include cochinita pibil (slow-roasted marinated pork), posole (Mexican stew with hominy) and Micheladas, a drink using Full Sail’s Session Lager with citrus and spices. 3794 30th St., 619-255-8778.