Chef Evan Leroy Breathes New Life Into Classic Texas Barbecue

Like most Texans, Evan LeRoy grew up in a culture where barbecue was ubiquitous. Relatives would gather at the Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood for special occasions, and a big buffet would be waiting to celebrate the end of the school year. “Barbecue was everywhere, and at the same time, it wasnʼt really something that is lauded and respected like it is today,” he remembers.