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Woodpile BBQ was started by Levi and Rachel Smith, parents of three great kids and longtime residents of the Austin, TX area who now call Boise, ID home. Their goal is simple: to involve you in an exceptional barbecuing experience. Life is too short to eat or make bad barbecue.

First, they’re committed to making it more convenient to get moist, all-natural brisket no matter where you live. The briskets can be shipped anywhere in the US and are great for personal or corporate gifts, parties, special occasions or homesick Texans. Because you finish cooking them, they come out moist with a great bark and you can take some of the credit.

Second, Levi is available for private lessons for parties or corporate events. Whether you’re a novice or semi-pro, Levi enjoys helping you smoke awesome barbecue using your equipment.

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Barbecue runs deep in my veins. I grew up on a cattle ranch in Driftwood, about 20 miles southwest of Austin, TX. Back then, if my mom wanted a break from cooking, there was only one option for dine-in or take-out: Salt Lick Bar-B-Que. About once a week for more than twelve years, my family would grab some Salt Lick and I fell in love with the cuisine and their unique sauce. While attending undergrad at Washington University in St. Louis, my appreciation for barbecue expanded as I savored the regional flavors from Kansas City and Memphis.

Levi Smith

For more than fifteen years, I have enjoyed barbecuing for family and friends. I am passionate about gathering people to enjoy delicious food. From small dinner parties to large group events, feeding people is my favorite pastime. I enjoy serving barbecue, homemade ice cream and pies more than anything else.

I am also an active blogger on the subjects of leadership, technology and productivity at It’s Worth Noting. I also help organizations improve their organizational health and culture under the banner of the Luvo Group, a company I founded in 2012. My latest venture is Billy Boxes, which makes made to order truck bed toolboxes manufactured in Austin, Texas.

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