Austin Pop-Ups We’re Wishing Into Existence - Eater Austin
"The ultimate Texas barbecue experience, BBQ Sub Rosa is a clandestine pop-up that happens at a secret time between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., in a location reachable only on foot, somewhere in the East Boggy Creek Greenbelt east of Ed Bluestein Boulevard. To find it, you first purchase special infrared binoculars from the dark web, then hike along the trail looking for signs of smoke from the concealed barbecue smoker. That will lead you to a fissure in the earth where you rappel to the bottom of the crevice for an unforgettable meal prepared by two elusive pitmasters and reputed ex-Navy SEALS known as One-Eyed Dave and Two-Eyed Chuck. The brisket? Melt-in-the-mouth tender with divine smokiness. The meat is definitely worth the two-to-three hour hike and the extra three-to-five hours of rappelling — not to mention time spent waiting in the traditional Texas barbecue line. Unfortunately, you can expect that the food will be sold out by the time you make it to the register. To quote the pitmasters: “We don’t believe in utensils, napkins, sauce, credit cards, chairs, compromises, disclosed locations, or your feelings. Don’t like it? Kiss our asses, and go to Rudy’s Bar-B-Q.”" - Alex Baia
