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Lewis Barbecue Pop-Up Dinner

Garden & Gun and Explore Charleston welcomed Charleston, South Carolina-based pitmaster John Lewis back home to the Lone Star State for a barbecue experience at Sagebrush in Austin, Texas. The family-style dinner featured authentic Texas barbecue accompanied by signature cocktails from Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with a live performance by the Hillsiders.

Special thanks to:
Explore Charleston | Blade and Bow | Audi | Lewis Barbecue

January 31, 2023

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Guests are welcomed to Sagebrush, a live music venue in Austin, Texas

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Guests are welcomed to Sagebrush, a live music venue in Austin, Texas

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

Lewis Barbecue’s Connor Stank displays the mesquite smoked prime beef back ribs next to the smoker.

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Lewis Barbecue’s Connor Stank displays the mesquite smoked prime beef back ribs next to the smoker.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

Guests’ table numbers are placed on a bottle of Lewis Barbecue’s Secret Sauce

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Guests’ table numbers are placed on a bottle of Lewis Barbecue’s Secret Sauce

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

The Texas Sour, served during cocktail hour, is comprised of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, lemon juice, and spiced wine.

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The Texas Sour, served during cocktail hour, is comprised of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, lemon juice, and spiced wine.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

Jason Stover and Layla Price depart a complimentary ride in one of Audi’s 2023 luxury vehicles as part of Audi’s concierge service to and from the event.

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Jason Stover and Layla Price depart a complimentary ride in one of Audi’s 2023 luxury vehicles as part of Audi’s concierge service to and from the event.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

From left: Annie Hamnett, founder of Byrdhouse PR, Grace Patton, Byrdhouse PR account manager, and Cat Taylor Byrdhouse PR partner.

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From left: Annie Hamnett, founder of Byrdhouse PR, Grace Patton, Byrdhouse PR account manager, and Cat Taylor Byrdhouse PR partner.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

From left: Beth and Dave Glover with Gin and Brad Knight.

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From left: Beth and Dave Glover with Gin and Brad Knight.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

Passed appetizers of fermented green chile tamalitos with Jimmy Red Corn from Charleston-based Marsh Hen Mill steamed with fermented Hatch green chile and Asadero cheese.

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Passed appetizers of fermented green chile tamalitos with Jimmy Red Corn from Charleston-based Marsh Hen Mill steamed with fermented Hatch green chile and Asadero cheese.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

Dinner is set.

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Dinner is set.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

John Lewis, pitmaster and owner of Lewis Barbecue and Rancho Lewis, presents the main course smoked prime beef back ribs.

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John Lewis, pitmaster and owner of Lewis Barbecue and Rancho Lewis, presents the main course smoked prime beef back ribs.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

Guests are seated for a West Texas Grill dinner including prime beef back ribs, Lewis Barbecue Hatch green chile corn pudding, cowboy coleslaw, and borracho pinto beans served family style.

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Guests are seated for a West Texas Grill dinner including prime beef back ribs, Lewis Barbecue Hatch green chile corn pudding, cowboy coleslaw, and borracho pinto beans served family style.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

The Hillsiders perform on stage.

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The Hillsiders perform on stage.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

A Pecan Pie Ice Cream dessert from Lowcountry Creamery in Charleston served with pecan pie chunks and dusted with 24 carat gold candied pecans accompanied by a neat pour of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

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A Pecan Pie Ice Cream dessert from Lowcountry Creamery in Charleston served with pecan pie chunks and dusted with 24 carat gold candied pecans accompanied by a neat pour of Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Photo: Wes Walker, Southwes Co

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