From top left: The smashburger, smoked brisket slider and mini lobster roll at Taste of Edmonton. Photo by Dave Breakenridge /Postmedia

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To paraphrase the scholar and knight, Sir Mix-A-Lot, I don’t want none unless it’s served on a bun, hon.

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OK, it’s a little fuzzy as to whether he’s a scholar or an actual knight, but the point still holds. Speaking of holding, the handhelds are where it’s at when it comes to Taste of Edmonton, whether it’s stick or wrap, or in this case, a bun. No need to fuss with a fork or a spoon, and you don’t even need a napkin. Or in the case of this trio, you don’t need a napkin for all of them

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Mini Lobster Roll, Blowers & Grafton (Booth 2, 5 tickets) 

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Look, I get it, five tickets is a lot at ToE (Lobster? In this economy?), and I will admit that the lobster roll was a smaller portion than the other two items in this tasty trio, but it’s certainly no slouch. Blowers & Grafton bring a taste of the East Coast to your cardboard tray for a decent-sized portion of lobster for this kind of fest, with that buttery flavour you know you love. The lobster is served up on a butter-seared mini-roll, complete with a crunchy bit of slaw.

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Smoked Brisket Slider, Midnite Rooster on Whyte (Booth 6, 4 tickets) 

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This was one of the three bunwiches that could have used a fork, just in case. Smoky brisket — diced in this case, which, when mixed with the sauce almost make it like a sloppy joe, so mind your shirt — is topped with your choice of three sauces. I opted for the sweet and tangy cola sauce, which countered the rich, peppery brisket. This was served up on a nice pillowy bun.

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Smashburger, Ribeye Butcher Shop (Booth 39, 4 tickets)

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Who doesn’t love a good burger? Ribeye Butcher Shop is serving up mini smashburgers that offer up what you want. Like with the brisket slider, the burger has a great bun, a tasty beef patty, zippy burger sauce, thick slice of pickle and some crispy lettuce. It’s a summer staple.

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