Austin's Best BBQ Joint Shuts Down; Hipsters Devastated, Forced to Find New Brisket Fix

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https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/07/06/leroy-and-lewis-bbq-truck-closing-july-cosmic-coffee-beer/11977779/

One of Austin's beloved barbecue trucks, LeRoy and Lewis, is calling it quits on July 21, as the owners, probably tired of actually having to work for a living, want to spend more time "focusing on their brand" at their new restaurant.

"We’ve made so many incredible memories and friendships over the past seven years at Cosmic," said one of the owners, Sawyer Lewis, in a statement that no one cares about.

The hipster food truck, which opened in 2017 in an empty lot, plans to have a "going away party," which is just a lame excuse to sell overpriced brisket, burgers, and Frito pie to their hipster fans one last time.

The closure of LeRoy and Lewis follows another popular BBQ truck, Micklethwait Craft Meats, also closing down to move into a real restaurant. Finally, these "food trucks" are getting off their lazy asses and joining the real world.

The trend of barbecue food trucks in Austin used to be a thing, starting with Franklin Barbecue in 2009. But thankfully, that phase is dying out, and these so-called "culinary geniuses" are moving into actual restaurants. Real chefs work in kitchens, not trailers.

Thankfully, there are still a few decent barbecue trucks left in Austin, like Distant Relatives and KG BBQ, but they're smart enough to partner with actual businesses that can provide beverages and indoor seating. Because let's face it, no one wants to eat brisket in the Austin heat.

So, if you're a hipster craving some overpriced brisket, better head to LeRoy and Lewis before it's too late. That is, if you can afford it with your trust fund money.

The truck will be open regular hours until July 21, and then maybe the owners will finally get a real job.