For all you meat fans out there (you can skip this post if you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or pescatarian), there is an exciting event taking place this weekend.
The Big Apple BBQ gets a lot of press in June, but on Sunday, July 11, the first public Meatopia will take place on Governor’s Island. It should be an excitingly delicious afternoon of meat, music, meat, contests, and more meat.
One of my favorite things, as many of you know, is walking around food events and just tasting as much as I can. There will be 30 chefs participating making dishes as varied as whole roasted lamb and grilled bacon sandwiches. And with a $25 ticket, you’re guaranteed three tastes from the chefs of your choice. Bring a friend, each buy a ticket, and then taste as much as you can.
Among others, Noah Bernamoff from Mile End (who makes an amazing smoked meat sandwich) will be slicing his briskets and Sam Barbieri from Waterfront Ale House will be making a house cured pastrami and smoked brisket. I just might be inspired to write another pastrami review.
For a list of all the chefs and their meat menus, check out the website. The festival lasts from 11:30 to 4:30 so that should be plenty of time to sample as much as possible. Plus, Sixpoint Brewery will be selling special brewskies for the event, including a smoked beer (one of my favorites).
It will all happen just a ferry ride away from Manhattan (or Brooklyn). Let’s just hope this heat cools off a bit so we can really enjoy gorging ourselves on pork, beef, and lamb! And maybe some chicken while we’re at it.
Hope to see you all on Sunday!
how awesome was this event? I want pictures!