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    Welcome to the BBQ Crash Course 2015 in Brush Square Park. The official kick-off party of SXSW Interactive is hosted by Austin Chronicle staff writer Virginia B. Wood and Lindsey Simon
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    Brisket is what it’s all about
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    Third generation barbecue man Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller’s in Taylor
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    Sausage wraps from Southside Market in Elgin
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    Brisket from Schmidt Family BBQ in Bee Caves
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    Todd Ashmore & his team from Opie’s in Spicewood
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    Fourth generation barbecue man Barrett Black (r) and the team from Black’s BBQ in Lockhart
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    Championship Heath Toffee Pecan pie bites from Cutie Pies
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    Virginia’s world famous banana pudding
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    Samples from all five vendors
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    International crowd chowing down
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    Beaver Nelson and band rocking the park
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    Guests dining under the oaks in Brush Square Park

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