The LeRoy & Lewis Restaurant IS OPEN!!!! | Knox Ave BBQ

ADDRESS: 5621 Emeral Forest Dr. Austin, Texas 78745
So happy to say that the new restaurant is open! If you're in Austin, or you're planning on making a trip for some barbecue, this is a can't miss spot.

[@StitchJones]

Beyond proud of you and the work you are putting in. This is coming along awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@knoxavebbq]

Appreciate that

[@ChillinVillian10]

Awesome progression of BBQ for these guys!!! Thanks for the update Joe!!!

[@knoxavebbq]

Thanks for watching

[@bbqlvr6137]

Nice shot of Chud Motel as back drop in the opening! 😀. OMG! Korean newspaper migrated to Austin 🤣. Restaurant looks awesome 👀

[@knoxavebbq]

Gotta spread the flavor wherever I go.

[@brianveestrom6784]

Way cool. Thanks for documenting and sharing this landmark event.

[@knoxavebbq]

👍

[@ryangies4798]

Cool documentary of the somewhat controlled chaos leading up to opening day! It’s been a few decades since I’ve opened a restaurant but the vibes came rushing back. L&L did an amazing job on the design. Looking forward to a full tour at some point. My friend Bill Dumas attended the friends and family and absolutely raved on social media. Seems like Texas Monthly just got a contender for the next #1 Spot!

[@knoxavebbq]

i agree. it's gonna be cool to watch.

[@BlakeGo7]

I’m planning on visiting on March 23. Hope you’re still there!

[@knoxavebbq]

Not sure yet

[@mikebowerstv]

That parking lot got me more excited than anything else!

[@knoxavebbq]

yup. it'll still up fast, but alot of neighborhood parking.

[@damoose1829]

Thank you for sharing Joe. Awesome job as always.✌✌

[@knoxavebbq]

Appreciate you watching

[@wells1784]

Matt!!! Coolest guy I met at NSBBQU!!

[@knoxavebbq]

He’s awesome

[@wells1784]

All of you were! And still help me when I have questions!

[@brandonbetts4925]

Dope joint, I wish I lived next door!❤

[@knoxavebbq]

👍

[@BenFeldman-kz7gt]

Joe, Cool video! Glad you are a part of this! So what is the safe/ correct way for us short pitmasters to open a high pit door. The amount of items LeRoy & Lewis serves is insane! How did Jess Pryles get her rubs sold there? Keep up the great content!👍

[@knoxavebbq]

Thanks for watching!

[@Fred86]

Beautiful restaurant, can’t wait to eat there some day

[@knoxavebbq]

it's gonna be dope.

[@doctajuice]

Bringing the knewspaper cheat code to l&l no wonder their food is so good 😂

[@knoxavebbq]

Always trying to leave an impact anywhere I go

[@daad658]

super excited for everyone! hoping to make it down there some day!

[@knoxavebbq]

👍

[@wooltron1]

Love it. As soon as the inspector leaves the wall comes down.

[@knoxavebbq]

Yup. Haha

[@donscott6431]

Wow. A lot of the sides resonate with me. I pan sear thick slices of cauliflower in really hot carbon steel (salt, pepper and thyme). Cold soak thick cut onion rings and peel off the membrane before breading. Ect😊 If that was a flat iron, it’s the thickest I’ve ever seen..

[@knoxavebbq]

Sounds good. Thanks for watching

[@GrayCutsMeat]

"Chopped beef baked potatoes and pork ribs...that's when we'll start making the money" HAHAHAH! Love the vid, Joe! Lotta hard work went into that, you all should be very proud!

[@knoxavebbq]

Hahaha! Thanks man

[@joedawg87]

Really enjoyed this video, awesome to see the build up and execution of the restaurant! Wish I was not near Chicago, so I could try it out lol

[@knoxavebbq]

Come visit when you can

[@2005Pilot]

Best of Luck Homies!! Thanks Joe!

[@knoxavebbq]

thanks. appreciate you watching

[@BBQBoozeandLife]

Congratulations! I hope to interview y’all in the future.

[@joeflaker]

Great outside look at the new place. Thanks for sharing.

[@knoxavebbq]

Thanks for watching!

[@EricRamirez-c3z]

Awesome content and as always great background music choices. You are a great commentator especially with all the work you are doing on top of it. Take care.

[@knoxavebbq]

Appreciate it. Thanks for watching

[@Pitjunkiescraftbbq]

Thanks for the video, it was cool to see behind the scenes.

[@knoxavebbq]

Thanks! Hope you watch part 2 that I posted earlier today

[@NorthernThaiGardenGuy]

Great stuff Joe. Saw Evan's video out on the L&L page and this gave all that a lot more perspective. Love it! ❤👍👍

[@knoxavebbq]

Glad to hear

[@gourmetwoodsman]

Standing on that crate to open the smoker door looks like a OSHA fine waiting to happen! Thanks for the video 🤙

[@knoxavebbq]

it wasn't their decision. it was mine. haha

[@jordanbabcock9349]

Nothing like the government eh? Milk crates can handle hundreds of pounds.. probably 1000# +

[@Amocoru]

This is so exciting! I can't wait to visit one day.

[@knoxavebbq]

👍

[@bobbicatton]

That is fantastic! I'm hoping it's a great success👍😊

[@knoxavebbq]

Thanks!

[@rpstz7346]

man I wish I was there, even working!

[@knoxavebbq]

Come check it out!

[@Trumpetmaster77]

Can’t wait to go eat there!

[@knoxavebbq]

it'll be great.

[@REVTrackStaff]

That’s pretty bad ass you have the opportunity to work for them! I do not know any of you guys personally, but if you all are like the camera captures, it’s seems like a great work environment

[@knoxavebbq]

I only hang around the best. Haha. Thanks for watching

[@This_is_Sparta83]

Hell yeah. Can’t wait till I take another trip back to Austin.

[@knoxavebbq]

👍

[@beechermeats9797]

Might Joe putting out another banger! For the algorithms bay bay 🎉🎉🎉

[@knoxavebbq]

appreciate you watching

[@O5c4rM1k3]

Random question...what is that honing rod did you use

[@swanification1]

I'm going to be in austin in a few weeks. So I can only get cheeks on a Friday and brisket on a Saturday 😢?

[@knoxavebbq]

yup, but alot more options.

[@TrialGymnast]

@14:33 that dude is so baked hahaha love it that dude earned it

[@knoxavebbq]

LOL! I don’t think he was. It just been a longgg week.

[@blakebarnett4604]

Great video, Joe!!!

[@knoxavebbq]

thanks!

[@SuperPfeif]

Awesome man!

[@knoxavebbq]

appreciate it

[@l0b0m0]

Mine was like number 1000!

[@Fred86]

Did the Chud box trailer make it in time ?

[@knoxavebbq]

It won’t be here for a bit

[@RichWeikel-ln5jv]

Any chance they start selling that mustard sauce online?

[@knoxavebbq]

Not sure. I would email them.

[@jordanbabcock9349]

9:35 that foil sounds thin, not heavy duty! I hate the thin monogram 😂

[@knoxavebbq]

Haha. We use two layers. 🤷‍♂️

[@Robertsvideos1]

🔥🔥😱👏👏👏👏

[@knoxavebbq]

👍

[@JohnSmith-qy2wm]

👍

[@knoxavebbq]

👍

[@chuckT479]

Who is the "Lewis" part of L&L?

[@knoxavebbq]

Sawyer Lewis. Look her up. She’s a boss.

[@Jay7878.]

what's the profit margins on place like that, with that many employees and serving up 44 farms?

[@knoxavebbq]

That’s something you can find out by watching their videos.

[@Jay7878.]

@knoxavebbq thanks for the quick reply. But that video is quite old and was from his food truck. This new setup is a whole new animal. As a consultant, I was wondering if you could provide something on a setup like this, not necessarily leroys exactly. Thanks

[@knoxavebbq]

@@Jay7878. i would have to know more about their business to know that information. im here just to help out with training staff.

[@Jay7878.]

@knoxavebbq for sure, I get that and agree 100%. From your past experiences though working and traveling through numerous BBQ establishments, what is an expected healty profit margin? Especially the first 1-3 years of any? Thanks.

[@knoxavebbq]

@@Jay7878.30% is usually we're shooting for, but with high prices of meats, we try to offset it by selling sides and drinks with much better margins to balance it out.

[@juliangreene9555]

Can someone explain to me what's going on. I watch these videos very sporadically, so I'm ill informed.

[@knoxavebbq]

look up leroy and lewis

[@dixter1652]

you guys are missing a great opportunity. .... the city of Galveston built a new cruise ship terminal servicing thousands of people and they put it where no restaurants are near by... a BBQ place in Galveston is really needed... there is only one place there now and its not really BBQ.... a gold mine awaits you

[@knoxavebbq]

the plan was to have in austin, but sounds like a great opportunity for you!

[@Stanny936]

Their business has been in Austin for years. Also it’s the Texas BBQ capital. I think they’ll do just fine lol. You are right, though. Sounds like a prime spot for a Texas BBQ joint