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Earlier this year, Southern Living put a spotlight on five pitmasters shaping barbecue<\/a> in the South. Now, they\u2019re coming together to show off their food just outside of Charlotte.<\/p>\n

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It all started when the magazine\u2019s contributing barbecue editor Robert Moss<\/a> posed the question: Who are the pitmasters people will still be talking about 60 years from now?<\/p>\n

The list:<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., they\u2019ll all set up shop at The Hunter Farm<\/a> in Weddington just outside Charlotte for the Luncheon with Legends, presented by Southern Living in partnership with the Charlotte Regional Visitor\u2019s Authority.<\/p>\n

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The event will include pitmaster tastings, oysters, appetizers, desserts and drinks.<\/p>\n

Tickets go on sale<\/a> Friday, July 10 at noon. The $175 per person, gratuity included.<\/p>\n

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Location: 923 Belmont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205<\/a><\/p>\n

Menu<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuisine: Barbecue<\/p>\n

Instagram: @sweetlewsbbq<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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