St. Louisans don't live on barbecue alone, but that won't be a problem at the
Pig & Swig, held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Ballpark Village (601 Clark Avenue;
www.stlballparkvillage.com). Sure, Salt + Smoke, Beast Craft BBQ Co., Bogarts and Sugarfire Smokehouse will be there cooking it up and laying it out for cash prizes, but there will also be many kinds of whiskey to purchase and premium cigars as well. For the non-smokers (read: children), a special kid's zone and live music are on offer all day long. Admission is free, and food and drink will be sold on site.
— Paul Friswold