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STADIUM EATS

La Barbecue Brings Its Michelin Star to Q2 Stadium — With an Asterisk

The Austin pitmaster is serving sandwiches from Section 137 this MLS season. Michelin stars follow restaurant addresses, not stadium stands.

La Barbecue, a Michelin-starred Austin pitmaster, now operates a stand at Q2 Stadium — home of Austin FC — serving sandwiches and match-day specials from Section 137. The stand is part of a broader vendor lineup at Q2 that includes several locally recognized restaurants, raising questions about what fine-dining…

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The New Texan staff · May 20