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Mum Foods Smokehouse & Delicatessen in Austin has been named one of USA Today's best restaurants of 2024 for its unique blend of Central Texas barbecue and Jewish deli offerings. The restaurant, opened in December 2022 by owner Geoff Ellis, offers a menu featuring items like pastrami, corned beef, matzo ball soup, and brisket alongside traditional barbecue fare. Ellis, inspired by his Jewish heritage, aims to create a community hub and hopes to establish the restaurant as a generational institution.