Monday, May 27, 2013

St Louis Blues Festival 2013-17


St Louis Blues Festival 2013-17
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

So this restaurant is about 20 minutes from my new St. Louis home. My daughter and I went and ate there, as we had heard it was one of the best BBQ places in the region. Its reputation certainly holds up after our meal there. Without a doubt, I had one of the most succulent rib sandwiches there, with great side dishes such as baked beans, macaroni and cheese and coleslaw. The restaurant itself is really just a hole-in-the-wall located well outside of the main city, but during our 20 minutes there (we were doing take-out), at least 20 other people came in for food. In fact, their reputation is so well known, that they frequently run out of certain meats during the day because they can't keep up with demand. Well worth a visit if you are ever in town.

St Louis Blues Festival 2013-8


St Louis Blues Festival 2013-8
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

Not sure who Lou is.

St Louis Blues Festival 2013-9


St Louis Blues Festival 2013-9
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

This town takes its barbecue seriously.

St Louis Blues Festival 2013-10


St Louis Blues Festival 2013-10
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

A pig's worst nightmare.

St Louis Blues Festival 2013-11


St Louis Blues Festival 2013-11
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

If these folks aren't South Park fans, I'll be really disappointed.

St Louis Blues Festival 2013-12


St Louis Blues Festival 2013-12
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

Four smokin' butts.

St Louis Blues Festival 2013-13


St Louis Blues Festival 2013-13
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

Read the sign. 'Nuff said.

St Louis Blues Festival 2013-14


St Louis Blues Festival 2013-14
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

For those of you who are wondering why I moved to St. Louis, here is just one bit of evidence: they have Jack Daniel booths at their festivals. I have clearly found home.

St Louis Blues Festival 2013-16


St Louis Blues Festival 2013-16
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

This food truck at the Blues Festival had its entire menu painted on its body. The name of the business was "The Oil Experts," and the fact that they served deep-fried pickles left no doubts about what they did to everything else.

Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-7


Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-7
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

Cinnamon Roasted Nuts and nachos! Breakfast of champions!

Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-8


Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-8
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

Best looking ice cream truck, ever!

Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-17


Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-17
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

When I saw this booth, the only thing going through my head was Homer Simpson's voice saying "Hmmm, bacon (followed by a drooling noise)"

Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-19


Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-19
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

Can it technically still be called a Philly Steak Sandwich if you aren't in Philly? And do they really go well with Polish sausage and nachos?

Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-46


Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-46
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

St. Louis food booth - Shish Kabob, egg rolls and chicken strips.

Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-47


Caravan of Gypsies Opera Sale-47
Originally uploaded by Inkyhack

Yes, I have moved to St. Louis, and I am surprised how much of a foodie town this is. Going to have to get much more active on this blog now.

So here's a stand that sells Jambalaya, Parmesan french fries and so much more. This was at the annual St. Louis Opera fund-raiser "Caravan of Gypsies Flea Market."