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Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa presents

SMOKE: A Celebration of Fire & Flavor

Name: Masters of the Flavor: Barbecue Showdown
Start: 2025-08-02
End: 2025-08-02
Location: Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

August 1 - 2, 2025

Bold BBQ, Meet Texas Hill Country Hospitality.

Join us for SMOKE: A Celebration of Fire & Flavor, a curated two-day culinary experience that brings together the best pitmasters, tastemakers, and chefs from Texas and Oklahoma.

Special guests

Meet the Celebrity Chefs

Known for their flavorful barbecue dishes, Smoke’s celebrity chef lineup is bringing the heat.

Chef Evan LeRoy

Michelin Star Recipient, Texas

The co-owner of the acclaimed LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Chef Evan LeRoy is known for his creative techniques and whole-animal approach, and appears on countless “Best BBQ” lists.

Chef Kevin Lee

Best Chef: Southwest, Oklahoma

Chef Kevin Lee skillfully integrates flavors from his Korean-American roots with traditional barbecue – an approach that has earned him national recognition and a James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist standing.

Chef Steve Gustafson

Executive Chef, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Chef Steve Gustafson’s leadership has shaped the opening of major culinary programs across the Omni portfolio. At Smoke, he’s bringing passion, precision, and a love of local ingredients to the Hill Country table.

Friday, August 1 
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Legends of the Flame:

VIP Dinner Experience

Led by celebrity chefs Kevin Lee of Oklahoma and Evan LeRoy of Texas, along with Omni Barton Creek’s very own Executive Chef Steve Gustafson, this multi-course VIP dinner celebrates the heritage, technique, and creativity behind the art of great barbecue.

Saturday, August 2
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Masters of the Flavor:

Barbecue Showdown

Texas or Oklahoma: who barbecues better? In this all-access culinary throwdown, top chefs and pitmasters go head-to-head in a cross-state showcase of regional barbecue accompanied by festive drinks and live music.

friday & Saturday, August 1-2
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Barton’s Kid Zone:

Lil' Pitmasters cAMP

While the grown-ups indulge in the bold flavors of SMOKE, young foodies can cook up their own fun at Barton’s Kid Zone: Lil' Pitmasters Camp. Designed for children ages 4-12, this supervised evening program offers a taste of summer adventure including a delicious kid-friendly dinner, fun games and creative play, and crafts & activities.

Available exclusively to resort guests and members attending SMOKE. Space is limited - advance registration is required.

Host Property

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Tucked into the Texas Hill Country, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is proudly ranked among the best resorts in the world by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Explore 4,000 acres of lush Austin countryside, tee off on four championship courses, lounge poolside, or unwind in Mokara Spa.

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