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Megan Giller at Zagat Austin knows that not everyone has time to wait in long lines for Austin BBQ. In a carnivorous slideshow, she showcases "eight places serving superlative smoked meats without all of the rigmarole." The site's "8 Under-the-Radar Barbecue Joints" highlights both trailers with milder wait times (Micklethwait Craft Meats, Kerlin BBQ) and sit-down spots like Stiles Switch (can a Texas Monthly Top 50 pick be under the radar?) and the new Schmidt Family Barbecue in Bee Cave. Eater Austin's suggested "airport detour" Live Oak Barbecue also merits a nod. [Zagat Austin]