Austin’s barbecue scene just hit another level. In this candid sit-down, Evan LeRoy—co-owner and pitmaster of LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue—breaks down what it took to be named #2 on the Texas Monthly Top 50 and to earn a Michelin Star. We get into menu philosophy, whole-animal cooking, sourcing, staff culture, the food truck beginnings, and why creativity + consistency is the secret sauce.

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Address: 5621 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745

Phone: (512) 945-9882

Hours: 11 am - 9 pm - Wednesday - Monday

What we cover: The moment they learned about the Michelin Star (and what changed after) How LeRoy & Lewis built a cult following with “New School BBQ” Sourcing, specials, and whole-animal butchery done the right way Austin’s BBQ ecosystem: collaboration, competition, community What’s next for LeRoy & Lewis