![Owner Thomas Witte posted to social media on July 31 that his carpal tunnel surgery was a success. (Courtesy Smoked Love)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/08/29/325065.jpg)
Two-minute impact
After closing around six weeks ago to recover from hand surgery, Witte said he is excited to reopen with a new menu and some new staff members.
Witte will offer a limited specialty menu at the reopening event, including:
- Bacon-weaved smoked and stuffed Wagyu meatloaf
- Loaded mashed potatoes
- Cheddar-jalapeno cornbread muffins, in collaboration with another local food truck called Cutie Pie Wagon
- Slow-smoked prime brisket
- Smoked and stuffed burgers
- Slow-smoked turkey breast
![Smoked Love serves barbecue with a twist, such as bacon-weaved smoked and stuffed Wagyu meatloaf. (Courtesy Smoked Love)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2024/08/29/325068.jpeg)
What they offer
Nestled inside the Chestnut Grove Food Court, 710 Chestnut St., Bastrop, the Smoked Love team serves barbecue with a twist, including:
- Smoked deviled eggs
- Pulled pork macaroni and cheese
- Smoked tacos
- Pork belly burnt end skewers
- Pig shots—bacon-wrapped sausages stuffed with blended smoked cheese
- Chicken lollipops
"We will be introducing a new non-alcoholic beer by Go Brewing that is perfect for the fall weather that’s hopefully just around the corner," Witte posted on social media. "They have released an absolutely delicious non-alcoholic Oktoberfest that pairs perfectly with our craft barbecue."
- Opens Aug. 31
- Chestnut Grove Food Court, 710 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- www.smokedlove.com