April FOOD CRUSH - 2025 Beast Feast
Story & Photos By Amy Dewitt Geurin | Contributing Writer
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Food has been a consistent vehicle for fund-raising. Bake sales, cooking competitions, eating contests, the possibilities are endless. To organize and hold a fund-raising event that makes a true impact is difficult and rare for a small community, especially when food is the focus. This type of event is exactly what Spencer and Lindsay Grace envisioned and continue to execute.
Benefiting the DDX3X Foundation, the 2025 Beast Feast provides a lively and communal experience for all attendees. Featuring wild game not typically found prepared for the masses, this event is a joyride for tastebuds. With 12-15 volunteer cooks, the diversity and creativity in recipes is substantial and delicious. Some of the dishes featured in 2024 were Dove Fried Rice, Elk Meatloaf with Huckleberry Sauce, Oryx Osso Bucco, Smoked Wild Hog and Pheasant Skewers.
DDX3X is a rare developmental disease primarily affecting girls due to its location on the X-chromosome. Spencer and Lindsay’s daughter, Emma, is one of only approximately 1,000 individuals the disease has been identified in. With a personal goal to help support DDX3X research, the Graces came up with the Beast Feast idea, and it has taken flight and continues to grow. 2025 Beast Feast will be the third annual event, with the 2023 and 2024 events raising a total of $75,000, with 100% of the proceeds going to the DDX3X Foundation.
The 2025 Beast Feast is scheduled at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 18, at the Stagecoach Event Center in Newkirk. Tickets are $40 each. There is limited availability for table sponsorships as well. The tentative menu includes, but is not limited to, Sweet & Sour Mountain Lion, Fried Quail, Pot Roasted Duck and Elk Enchiladas. Keep in mind, the menu is subject to change. If something more recognizable, yet as delicious, is more your style, Fried Fish, Deer Chili and Crawfish Etouffee are also currently on the menu.
Supporting local fund-raising is important because it fosters lasting community connections, amplifies awareness for the cause and inspires all of us to contribute to something bigger than ourselves. Get involved. Get inspired. Be a part of something special and eat some creative food in the process. Happy Eating!!
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Dessert! Multiple varieties of Stagecoach cobblers are available.
Show your support by wearing purple to the event. Let’s turn this into a sea of purple and come together for a great cause.
This is an opportunity to try some food that you may never try again. Be adventurous!
Beast Feast will be held on April 18.
To purchase tickets or for additional information, visit
https://events.eventgroove.com/event/2025beastfeast
If You Find Yourself In ...
Dallas … and you are feeling a little courageous, check out Fearing’s in the Uptown Arts District. Led by Chef Dean Fearing, this is one of my favorite restaurants in the country. It is gorgeous and comfortable, and the flavors are outstanding. Start with the Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras “a la Orange.” Don’t freak out, I know this is duck liver. I’m not a fan of liver, but I love this dish. For the main course, order the Achiote Glazed Nilgai Antelope. This is served with a braised rabbit enchilada. It’s phenomenal. Get a side of the Crispy Duck Fat Tater Tots. If you’re looking for something vegetarian, the Chili Braised Jackfruit Tacos are fabulous. You cannot go wrong with any dish at this place. I will drive to Dallas just to eat here. It’s insanely good.
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