A big open field and 15 of Seattle’s top chefs, all cooking and smoking various meats over open flame—am I referring to heaven, you ask? No, my friends, what I'm talking about is right here in Washington. Behold: Burning Beast—an event for people who love food, love to eat…and don’t mind getting a little messy. Sophisticated and rugged all at once, Burning Beast is my new favorite place on earth.