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This episode was brought to you by Zavala's Barbecue Distribution. Rubs and sauces from some of the best BBQ joints in Texas and beyond now just a click away from being at your doorstep!  Check out http://bbqdistro.com/tales for all of your BBQ needs and be sure to follow zavalasbarbecuedistribution on Instagram!   LeRoy and Lewis BBQ has become one of the most influential and revered barbecue businesses in the industry. What Evan LeRoy and Sawyer Lewis have built since launching their food truck in 2017 has left an undeniable impression on the barbecue world not only for the quality of the food they produce, but also for the manner in which they operate their business.  Evan and Sawyer have fostered a working environment within their staff that encourages collaboration and growth all while staying true to their mantra of responsible product sourcing and usage. These principles have influenced countless barbecue businesses operating today and lead to deserved recognition and accolades for LeRoy and Lewis BBQ.  The service and quality produced out of their food truck in South Austin has been admirable, but the long term goal for LeRoy and Lewis has been to operate as a brick and mortar operation. Tune in for exciting details on the future for Evan, Sawyer, Nathan, Lindsey and the L&L crew! Instagram: leroyandlewis Website: leroyandlewisbbq.com YouTube Channel: leroyandlewissbbq Patreon: patreon.com/leroyandlewis  

Cole Parkman developed a passion for barbecue at a young age and after trying the conventional college route, ended up chasing his smoked meat dreams.   After being hired at Truth BBQ's Houston location when it opened at 2019, Cole did everything from bussing tables to cutting meat and working pit shifts all the while learning from Leonard Botello, Corey Taylor, Reid Carson and the Truth crew. After building a solid foundation in barbecue Cole was ready for a change of scenery and set his sights on Austin.    LeRoy & Lewis BBQ was where he had hoped to work when deciding to move to Austin and he jumped at the opportunity when it arose. Nearly two years later Cole is one of the key members of LeRoy & Lewis where he's able to learn everything about running a business and expanding his knowledge as a cook and service professional from Sawyer Lewis, Evan LeRoy and their team. Cole and his girlfriend Kasey are working towards their ultimate goal of opening their own place but in the meantime you can catch this dedicated, talented barbecue pro on Pickle Road cooking and serving up some of the best food in Texas.   Cole Parkman  Instagram: cole_parkman23   LeRoy & Lewis BBQ Open Weds-Sun 11a - 9p 121 Pickle Rd.  Austin, Texas Instagram: leroyandlewis    SIGN UP FOR THE TEXAS MONTHLY BBQ CLUB via our link: https://txmnth.ly/3HU72jJ  

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Clayton and Sawyer have a sit in the Chud-studio and discuss the new L&L fry trailer, Mama Fried.

This week I sit down with Sawyer Lewis. Her role is vital to their operations and their hard work during this pandemic. A linchpin to the organization, her drive and focus will soon be expressed in a stunning restaurant. The details are still top secret but you know I'm not here to ask about the future. I want to hear the stories of Leroy and Lewis. Enjoy the episode! Follow Sawyer and the Leroy and Lewis Crew! @SawyerBLewis @LeroyandLewis @EvanLeroy @NathanLewisBrewing @ChudsBBQ @LittleDelicious @cole_parkman23 @themattyfav Follow the show! Instagram | Podcast | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

In this episode I chat with Sawyer Lewis from LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas.  See all things LeRoy and Lewis here: https://leroyandlewisbbq.com/ Sign up for their Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/leroyandlewis Place Online Food orders here: https://my-site-103543-104592.square.site/s/order Order Merch here: https://leroyandlewisbbq.com/sauce-and-merchandise/ See the on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/leroyandlewis/ Email Sawyer about New School BBQ University classes here: sawyer@leroyandlewis.com  Hours: Wednesday - Sunday | 11 AM - 8 or 9PM(or sold out) They are considering doing some late night stuff in late August/September Buy a LeRoy and Lewis gift card here: https://squareup.com/gift/D4H6Z5W12EY24/order Note this was recorded right before the two classes which have now come and gone, but follow their social media for updates on new classes coming up.  We talk in depth on how they tackled the pandemic and the struggles and victories along the way. We talk about how they added their Patreon page, online ordering, grocery(for a moment), plates, curbside pickup, bottle sauces which are sold online to ship nationwide, gift cards, and other ways they have gone outside the box to keep things going.  It's very introspective and insightful. They realize they are now dealign with the long game now and plan on keeping things fresh and creative to last through this fog.    

On episode 539 Thom Singer sits down and eats amazing barbeque with one of the owners of LeRoy and Lewis.  Saywer Lewis shares her entrepreneur journey as Thom eats, and eats, and eats.  No matter where you live, you know that Austin is famous for two foods, Tacos and BBQ.  Today we talk BBQ (but it is such a great interview, Thom will soon be seeking a Taco Entrepreneur to be on the show).   About Saywer Lewis   Sawyer Lewis is an entrepreneur, and the co-owner and operations manager of LeRoy and Lewis BBQ, specializing in hospitality, event planning, social media, and business development. At the age of 18, Sawyer moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas, where she fell in love with the community while working in local restaurants.  Her passion for the restaurant industry has been cultivated over the last 15 years by working with award-winning chefs and entrepreneurs, and learning from key figures in the sustainable farm-to-table movement across the country. After traveling throughout America and Europe, seeking out various regional cuisine and beverage, Sawyer and her husband Nathan Lewis moved back to Austin in 2015 to settle down.  In 2017, Sawyer and Nathan joined forces with Evan and Lindsey LeRoy to open LeRoy and Lewis BBQ truck at Cosmic Coffee and Beer, with plans to expand into a brick and mortar restaurant and brewery and launch a line of consumer packaged goods. In 2019, Sawyer helped to start an Austin Chapter of I’ll Have What She’s Having, a non-profit uniting hospitality professionals to raise funds and awareness for female health care.   About LeRoy and Lewis   New school barbecue, old school service. They serve up alternative cuts of meat and creative sides using seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and ranches. Expanding the boundaries of traditional barbecue, guests can expect market-style service of meats sliced to order and served by the pound, renewed versions of classic barbecue sides, and playful desserts.   The food truck is located at Cosmic Coffee, in South Austin.  A new brick and mortar location coming soon.  Learn more at https://leroyandlewis.com    Https://www.thomsinger.com/podcast/leroyandlewis

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  As an Austin native and graduate of Texas Culinary Academy, Evan LeRoy has garnered international acclaim as a top tier barbecue chef cooking at NYC's Hill Country Barbecue Market and Austin's Freedmen's Bar. He's traveled as far as Russia and Australia to train and teach his skills. In 2017, he and business partner, Sawyer Lewis, opened Leroy and Lewis and was quickly identified as one of the best BBQ options in Austin. Show notes… Favorite success quote or mantra:  "BBQ may not be the road to world peace, but it's a start."  In this episode with Chef Evan LeRoy, we discuss:  Why LeRoy transitioned from writing about food to cooking food.  That culture comes from the top down. If you want people to respect and work well with each other you need to respect and work well with your people. Set the tone.   How the best restaurants ask their people to treat the business like they own it. They also teach them how to own it.  Using photos and videos to maintain standards, especially with recipes and plating.  How to create a high level of accountability. How you really don't know something until you can teach it.  If you want to be the best at something, go to work for the people who are the best at what it is you want to do.  Taking care of your people AND the numbers.  Joining teams that have the same standards as you. Creating a team of people who compliment you well.  Using pop-ups to create buzz.   Using double-and-out-loans to start your business.  The realities of operating a food truck.  The power of finding a niche' or a "unique selling proposition" Why a mission is so important, not necessarily for attracting business, but to keep you and your team going.   Creating repeat guests by pushing them out of their comfort zone with samples, specifically, samples that are unique to your business.  Finding the fine balance between controlling the business with systems while also giving your people freedom to exceed expectations.   Today's sponsor: Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable.  BentoBox helps restaurants grow their business through a connected suite of tools, offering them an integrated website to connect with their guests and drive revenue online. Restaurant owners and operators are able to easily update menus, promote specials, take catering and event inquiries, sell merchandise, gift cards and more. Revel Systems integrates front of house and back of house operations into a single dashboard. Designed to increase security, stability, ease of use, and speed of service, Revel's streamlined ecosystem provides businesses with the right tools to grow. Learn more at revelsystems.com/unstoppable. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Being able to see the big picture. What is your biggest weakness? Organization. What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? LeRoy asks himself, "Can I see this person doing the dirtiest job?" What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Combating the constantly changing weather. Especially when estimating what needs to be purchased.  Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Good communication. What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Be willing and patient to explain everything on the menu.   What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business Leadership in Turbulent Times.  What's the one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Most restaurant owners or either connected to the money or connect to the work, but in oder to be successful you need to be connected to both.  What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your four walls restaurant and how has it influence operations? groupme If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? Work together. It's better to be different than the best. operate honestly.  Contact info: @evanleroyBBQ @Leroylewis Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. 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Evan LeRoy's BBQ journey began in the backyard with his dad, took him all the way to New York to cook Texas barbecue, then back to Austin where he made Freedmen's bar one of the premier BBQ destinations in Texas. After a few years at Freedmen's, Evan was ready to strike out on his own. Along with business partners Nathan and Sawyer Lewis, plans were made to open a brewery and restaurant serving Evan's creative menu alongside Lewis' craft beers. While the brewery remains in development, Evan and Sawyer are operating the LeRoy and Lewis BBQ truck parked at 121 Pickle Road next to Cosmic Coffee and Beer in the South Congress area of Austin. Open five days a week for lunch and dinner, Evan and his team of talented cooks (including Brad Robinson who was kind enough along with Evan to join us for this interview) are serving some of the best, most innovative barbecue in Texas; New school BBQ with old school service. With a strong team and a commitment to hyper-local fresh product and the highest quality proteins, the flavor and cooking execution of the LeRoy and Lewis menu is second to none. With rotating items such as sliced beef cheek, Sichuan peppercorn beef ribs, firebox roasted sweet potatoes, and their acclaimed smoked and seared burger (available for dinner only), there is always an interesting and delicious menu available from Evan and crew. Check them out online at https://leroyandlewis.com/ Twitter: @LeRoyandLewis  Instagram: @LeRoyandLewis  121 Pickle Road, Austin Texas (Near S. Congress and just North of Ben White/Hwy 71) Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11 am - 9 pm