Beast Butcher and Block

Tasty Tuesday–Guy’s Grocery Games

I am a huge fan of the Food Network. I’ll watch just about anything they broadcast, but one of my very favorite shows is Guy’s Grocery Games (or, Triple G, if you will). Aside from the fact that Guy Fieri is super entertaining, they judges he has on are some of my favorite Food Network personalities, and the games are so ridiculous they’re amazing, it’s also about as close to my favorite part of the old Supermarket Sweep as you can get…because if you win, you get to run with a cart through a grocery store, and who wouldn’t love to do that? (Also, really excited about Supermarket Sweep being rebooted with Leslie Jones as the host, but that’s a topic for another time.)

Anyway, I always enjoy watching Triple G. Actually, one of my favorite things about recently changing our Hulu subscription from a basic package to Hulu + Live TV is that more episodes are available in the archive, and I can watch new episodes live. I didn’t realize just how important that little detail would be until today, however. Why? Because I learned that David Sandusky, of Beast Craft BBQ fame, is going to be competing on the September 11 episode! I’m already a huge fan of Beast (obviously), as well as the new Beast Butcher and Block, so getting to see this episode is going to be a total thrill, and I can yell “I know him!” at the TV while I’m watching.

Anyway, if you’re curious about the creative mind behind my favorite BBQ restaurant, I highly recommend you tune in tomorrow…I know I’m going to! Meanwhile, I’ll be over here hoping that maybe this will lead to Guy Fieri coming to Beast to film an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Not that I’ve filled out the online recommendation form and/or tweeted at Guy more than once or anything. I’m just saying.

Tasty Tuesday–Beast Craft BBQ: #beercheesesteak

Last month when we went to the new Beast Craft BBQ location in St. Louis, Beast Butcher and Block, I was excited to see the #beercheesesteak on the menu, because it’s something I’ve been wanting to try for a long time! Aren’t I lucky that it’s something that has now shown up at both locations?

So here’s the deal. Chopped brisket (which of course, I already knew I loved), tallow, beer cheese, and onions. On that amazing bread Beast uses. And I got some of Beast’s delicious fries to go with it. Perfect dinner. Melt-in-your-mouth perfection. And I didn’t really understand how tasty tallow is before Beast. Actually, I’m not sure I’ve really ever had tallow prior to Beast!

Every time I try something new at Beast (no matter the location…I love that I can say that now!), I figure that’s it, there’s just no way they can top that. They always do, though, and I am constantly waiting to see what they come up with next! And now that they’re on both sides of the river, if you’re in the St. Louis metro, you have no excuse not to taste just what that might be for yourself!

Tasty Tuesday–Beast Butcher and Block

Beast Craft BBQ has a new family member!

Last week, Beast Butcher & Block opened on Manchester in the Grove neighborhood of St. Louis. I was really looking forward to seeing the new location, so I was especially excited when we were invited to preview the restaurant at their soft opening. As soon as we walked in, I was impressed with the look of the place. Notable are the colorful chairs and cool artwork:

Beast Butcher & Block isn’t just a restaurant, though. Yes, you should go for a meal, which better include meat prepared in one of their six smokers. You can also buy uncooked meat and other items in “The Butchery” at the front of the store. But my favorite part (well, other than the food!), is The Skullery (allow that name to sink in and enjoy).

The Skullery is a private event space, which I’m sure is going to host many awesome occasions in the future. Just look at that grill!

Did I mention the food? Here’s a look at some of the items we enjoyed, including the #beercheesesteak, spare ribs, wings, and turkey.

And check out the lineup of sauces!

The exterior of the building looks just as cool as the interior!

OK, let’s be realistic. Parking in the Grove can be an issue, and the parking lot at Beast Butcher & Block is small, so I recommend you give yourself extra time to find a place for your car. I would also assume that you should be prepared to wait in line, because this restaurant is going to draw large crowds. But as is always the case with Beast, the food is worth the wait, especially if you’re on the Missouri side of the river, and don’t want a long drive into Illinois for the best BBQ in St. Louis!