This Memorial Day weekend's a good time to visit that little patch of paradise on which Daniel Barnes and his meticulous associates craft up some of the finest tipples available: Saturday's Smoke & Mash is an all-day barbecue expo with offerings from the professionals at Alice’s Restaurant, World Barbecue Champion pitmaster Tuffy Stone, third-generation barbecuer Sam Jones, and award-winning pitmaster Moe Cason. (Guests can purchase $5 tickets, each of which can be exchanged for a small barbecue plate from any of the vendors.) Of course there'll be live music – the Hot Texas Swing Band, Night Cap, and Deezie Brown – but, check this out, Austin Speed Shop's presenting a car show (starting at 2pm), too, and Treaty Oak will release their new Red, White & Blue single barrel whiskey at this celebration. Reservations? Nah, hoss, just show up and be ready for a real good time.
