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Join us for an unforgettable experience of incredible food, drinks, and community on Saturday, October 3. This year, almost 100 celebrated chefs, beverage professionals, and hospitality visionaries will come together for an afternoon of world-class bites, libations, live music, immersive experiences, and more, all to raise critical funds for emergency relief and mental health support for food and beverage workers nationwide.

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Evan
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LeRoy
Austin, TX /
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
WHERE WILL I BE COOKING:
The Throwdown

Evan LeRoy is redefining Texas barbecue at LeRoy and Lewis by blending fine dining techniques with whole-animal butchery and responsible sourcing. Known for emphasizing barbecue as a cooking method, not a menu, Evan’s “new school BBQ” highlights cuts like beef cheeks and bacon ribs. Ranked #2 on “Texas Monthly’s” Top 50 BBQ List (2025), featured on “Somebody Feed Phil,” and honored with a Michelin star, his influence is global. Evan shares his craft through international training and his YouTube channel, offering behind-the-scenes looks and instructional content for BBQ lovers worldwide.