I’ll admit I’ve never watched Food Network’s show “Meat & Potatoes,” though it’s primarily due to my sour grapes at not actually being on the show. I mean, I’m the damn Meatist and all, so it only seems right that … Continue reading
$25,000 in prize money was up for grabs in the World Class Corned Beef Eating Championship in Palm Beach Gardens. I went, I saw, I almost reversed. Check out all the gnarly details (and world champ Joey Chestnut). Continue reading
This article was originally published by New Times as part of my SXSW 2010 coverage. Backstage after Thursday night’s Kashmir show at Maggie Mae’s, an awfully tall fellow could be seen laughing with Kashmir’s lead singer, Kaspar Eistrup. Turns out it … Continue reading
Taco Bell answers lawsuit claims that less than 40% of its meat is, well, meat. Continue reading
CG Burgers in Palm Beach Gardens is giving away free hamburgers (you may have to shove Wimpy aside) all day on January 10th. Continue reading
A short review of the incredible meal I had at Paula DaSilva’s new restaurant, 1500°, at the Eden Roc in Miami Beach. Pork belly sliders, steaks, and more. Continue reading
Despite mechanically separated chicken looking like pink plastic, I’m still happy to down McNuggets from time to time. Continue reading
Today is the 50th anniversary of the Flintstones television show. No way can The Meatist let it pass without saying something about those ribs. Continue reading
Revisiting my bbq pork recipe by scaling the quantities up and testing it in a traditional over-sized crock-pot with a hefty 8 pound half picnic. It came out fantastic. Continue reading
I finally grab a pork half picnic and make a wild attempt at making North Carolina-style pulled pork. In my kitchen. In a Crock-Pot-like device. And it worked, I tell you what. Continue reading