Texas Barbecue Joints Close as Skyrocketing Meat Prices Bite
The price of brisket, a staple of Texas barbecue, has reached a critical point for restaurateurs like Russell Roegels. Roegels, a proprietor of a suburban restaurant, meticulously tracks this essential ingredient’s cost. Currently, the spreadsheet on his table shows a price of $5.56 per pound, highlighting a significant concern for the industry.
John Q. Hosedrinker