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I will remember Burgoo

Downtown BBQ restaurant changes to burger concept
People stand in front of a brick building housing Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse
Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse will drop “smokehouse” from its name. | Photo by Against the Grain
Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse will sold its last brisket on Saturday, Feb. 4. After nearly 12 years, the restaurant and award-winning craft brewery — which just won the 2023 Restaurateur of the Year award — traded out its smoker for burgers.

The new menu rolls out on Today, Feb. 6 and will focus on house-grind burgers, gourmet hot dogs, and wraps — don’t worry, the pork belly on a stick isn’t going anywhere.

The BBQ isn’t the only thing saying bye, bye, bye. Against the Grain will drop “smokehouse” from the name to become Against the Grain Public House, which will align with its Bardstown Road location of the same name.

Woman in a green sweater sits at a table with red baskets filled with bbq

Katie had one final Against the Grain BBQ meal before the menu switch.

Photo by LOUtoday

🍖 What we’ll cry a BBQ sauce tear for:
  • Kentucky Burgoo — if you know, you know they did it right
  • Pork rinds — that lime juice sizzle ASMR
  • The Pit Experience — a tasting of all the BBQ menu items that feeds up to five people
  • Weisenberger grits — so tangy, so cheesy
🍔 What we’re excited to try:
  • El Guapo burger topped with house-stewed birria, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeno, onion, and rancho sauce
  • Meat on Meat Crime Dog made with an all-beef hot dog, braised beef, beer cheese, and bacon crumbles
  • Root beer float with 35K milk stout
♻️ What will remain the same:
  • A few menu items: pub pretzel, beer cheese, brussels sprouts, vegan black chili, slaw, potato salad, and the aforementioned pork belly on a stick
  • Rotating selection of draft and canned craft beers
Ready to eat? Against the Grain Public House downtown is located at Slugger Field (401 E. Main St.) and is open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

What Against the Grain Smokehouse item will you miss the most?

A. Kentucky Burgoo
B. Chopped pork
C. Pork nachos
D. Brisket baked beans
DISH YOUR FAVE
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Monday, Feb. 6
  • Barrels of Heart | Monday, Feb. 6-Thursday, March 30 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | $14 | See 20 bourbon barrels transformed into works of art.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
  • Tuesday Terrarium Workshop | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Mahonia, 822 E. Market St., Louisville | $40 | Choose a vessel to create a home for your succulents — all supplies and light refreshments included.
  • Dancing With The Stars: Live! - 2023 Tour | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $39-$160 | See the hit TV show performed live with special guests like Vinny Guadagnino from “Jersey Shore.”
Wednesday, Feb. 8
  • Couples Paint N’ Sip | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Noche Mexican BBQ, 1838 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | $140 | Paint a masterpiece with your partner with all supplies, two pre-sketched canvasses, a complimentary drink per person, and cupcakes provided.
Thursday, Feb. 9
  • Flower Hour | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Nanz & Kraft Florists, 141 Breckenridge Ln., Louisville | $20 suggested donation | Sip Four Roses bourbon and snack on complimentary hors d’oeuvres while shopping at this tasting event benefiting the American Heart Association.
  • Pour Your Own Epoxy | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Monnik, 1036 E. Burnett Ave., Louisville | $129-$159 | Choose between two colors of epoxy to create your own charcuterie board or Lazy Susan while drinking beer.
Saturday, Feb. 11
  • Trees of the Winter Woods | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 2-4 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $15-$20 | Learn about the wonder of the forest in winter through legends, lore, and facts.
Sunday, Feb. 12
  • Get Acquainted With Pastry Workshop | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 2-4 p.m. | Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville | $80 | Learn how to make puff pastry, macarons, and more during this hands-on class that includes a welcome cocktail.
Friday, February 24
  • 2023 Mardi Gras Casino | Friday, Feb. 24 | 6-11 p.m. | Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, 395 Paroquet Springs Dr., Shepherdsville | $90-$100 | Dress your best and try your luck at this casino night event — walk the Red Carpet, enjoy heavy hor d’oeuvres + drinks, get $100 worth of chips for betting, and more.*
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  • Cat Runner took home the gold and the $100,000 cash prize in HBO’s recently released show “The Climb.” He was one of 10 amateur climbers to compete in the elimination-style game that was filmed mostly in Mallorca, Spain. Cat says he started his climbing career at Louisville’s Climb NuLu. 🧗‍♂️ (WDRB)
Civic
  • Mayor Craig Greenberg announced several new city office positions during his State of the City Address. For the first time ever, the city will have an Office of Philanthropy and Office of Immigrant Affairs — ran by Mariana Barzun and Amos Izerimana, respectively. The first task for the philanthropic arm is universal Pre-K. (WAVE)
Community
  • On Thursday, Feb. 23 the Louisville Free Public Library wants to hear your thoughts on what you’d like to see in the new Parkland Library branch. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. community members can meet with the design architects at the Parkland Masonic Temple to give their two cents. 🏛️
Eat
  • All aboard the gravy train. The 10th Gravy Cup is rolling in on Saturday, Feb. 18. Hosted at the Mellwood Art Center, the fundraiser features a world’s largest biscuits and gravy competition cooked up by 30 professional and home chefs. Tickets start at $30 and benefit the Boys & Girls Haven.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Katie.

Editor’s pick: While the BBQ will be leaving Against the Grain, my face will not.

Until further notice, you can catch me eating a pork sandwich on one of the four, giant photo advertisements hanging on the front of the building.

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