Gastro Non Grata: The Roast Pork Edition

Sarah McGee / Heavy Table
Sarah McGee / Heavy Table

Yesterday’s Art-a-Whirl edition of Gastro Non Grata lived up to the potential of the series: a massive pig roast in the parking lot of the Modern Cafe, a brace of local bands, and a palpable wave of community pride made for a pleasant if initially low-key — which is not say “hangover-ridden” — event.

Sarah McGee / Heavy Table
Sarah McGee / Heavy Table

Chef Chris Olson (right) dropped a bomb while on stage with Taylor Carik (left) and James Norton of Flak Radio; there will be only two more Paired dinners before the underground restaurant shuts down for good.

Sarah McGee / Heavy Table
Sarah McGee / Heavy Table

Sausage was made on site; event co-organizers Jeff Mitchell (left) and Craig Drehmel worked the merchandise table; Modern Cafe owner Jim Grell took the lead on food prep.

Sarah McGee / Heavy Table
Sarah McGee / Heavy Table

Lifting the pig off the grill was a non-trivial job typically involving two to three committed participants.

Sarah McGee / Heavy Table
Sarah McGee / Heavy Table

The sausages came off the grill by the dozen and were consumed with chopped onions and mustard.

Sarah McGee / Heavy Table
Sarah McGee / Heavy Table

An insane amount of richly flavored BBQ beans were available as a side dish.

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  1. Moto-i

    The pig roasts are all the rage this summer. This Tuesday, Moto-i at Lake/Lyndale is hosting our first rooftop roast with sides like Japanese potato salad and slaw, plus a complimentary sake. When the sun goes down, we’re screening the old Kurosawa classic “Seven Samurai” on a big screen projector. Heavy Table, you’re invited! See the invitation:

    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141396132553677

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