09/05/2026
Howdy! Tons of new faces joining the gang, welcome to Forgotten Block! 👋
I suppose this would be a good time to do one of those classic little reintroductions, where I post photos of my cute family and try to relate on a basic human level so you keep wanting to support my honest business and my good ol' lil fam..
Except, let's be honest. You’re here! You’ve found us before you even knew about my cute kids, before you found out I'm a total food nerd and a Disney Passholder, before you learned about my Magic The Gathering and podcast tendencies, my completely ridiculous dice collection, and my knife collection (that one is kinda obvious.) ..you found ME!
And look, I see you wondering if this would be a safe space for you to nerd out over smoker temps and pellet blends, or argue whether sous vide is best for a reverse sear. You might go as far as to think it’s ok to come hang out.. “at a butcher shop?!” ..I mean it makes total sense: I’ve got coffee, the AC is at a steady 68F, and I’ve got our Forgotten Wagyu Dawgs ready to eat if you need a snack! It’s totally fine if you don’t know what Nose to Tail means, or what Koji does to a steak or why dry-aging is an art form. We love to spend the time talking with you about what we do best! 🙌🏽
…you know what’s not cool? The deception, the greenwashing. the vagueness, the inhumane treatment and processing of animals. And don't even get me started on the new sci-fi horror: foreign mystery meats, 3D-printed steaks, and lab-grown protein. If my grandma could hear that, she’d think she stepped right into an episode of The Twilight Zone.
We are here because we refuse to participate in that mess. We thrive in transparency. Where tradition quality and community MEAT! So above all, we are a GASTROHUB. A gathering space right in the heart of Historic Cocoa Village, for folks who care about real, honest food, and its origin.
That means, we are always stocked with:
✨regeneratively farmed, GAP4 (or higher), and local when possible. World-class birds and pork. We owe it to these animals and farms to be Nose to Tail, and Zero Waste
✨Single origin and fair trade coffee, loose leaf teas, and spices.
✨We feature local rubs, hot sauces, sourdough bread, goat milk products, cow milk products, honey, eggs, and produce.
✨The very best of the Old World and New World tinned fish, charcuterie and cheeses, all widely available, along with their accompaniments!
Almost forgot.. My name is Josh, I’m The Butcher. Along with my wife Alie, the support of our moms, and our daughters fueling our collective love for the good eats, we are Forgotten Block.
Welcome! Let’s eat good food.
