Several well-known BBQ restaurants in Texas shut down because of soaring beef costs
Decline of Texas Barbecue Joints Amid Rising Beef Prices Texas barbecue is facing a tough reality as closures of beloved joints are becoming more frequent, largely due to the skyrocketing costs of beef. Once an affordable staple, brisket has transformed into a luxury for many. Across Texas, from suburban Houston to rural smokehouses, pitmasters report […]
World Cup visitors might create long wait times at famous KC BBQ place
Kansas City Prepares for World Cup Influx Kansas City, Kansas – With the FIFA World Cup on the horizon, millions of soccer fans are gearing up to travel across North America. Businesses in Kansas City are bracing for a wave of international visitors. One well-known barbecue spot anticipates fans from far and wide to queue […]
Police address BBQ food theft, culprit identified as a fox with a mouthful of hot dogs
A Barbecue Gone Awry There’s something truly enjoyable about firing up the grill for a barbecue, but it can be incredibly frustrating when you forget a key element. For me, that’s usually realizing I overlooked checking the propane gauge. However, in one Canadian backyard, the scenario was a bit more surprising: someone stole all the […]
What is causing beef prices to remain high before summer BBQ season, and why relief may take years to arrive?
Economists indicate that beef prices won’t decrease anytime soon, with pressures potentially persisting for several years. The U.S. cattle herd has reached its smallest level in 75 years, largely due to ongoing drought conditions, increased feed costs, and an aging workforce in ranching, prompting many producers to reduce their herds. According to Eric Velasco, an […]
Hold on… Who is really making use of BBQ grills at highway rest stops?
The Gripe Report: Barbecues and Parking Pet Peeves It’s Wednesday, and you know what that means—time to air out those frustrations on The Gripe Report, the go-to site for venting complaints. Can you believe it’s nearly May? In most parts of the country, that means temperatures are rising, and summer vibes are just around the […]
Smokey Bones BBQ suddenly closes its US locations after declaring bankruptcy
Smokey Bones Closes Locations Amid Bankruptcy Woes Smokey Bones has quietly shut down its Colony, New York, location as of April 28. This decision is part of a broader trend of closures nationwide, coinciding with its parent company, FAT Brands Inc., filing for bankruptcy earlier this year. Employees were caught off guard by the abrupt […]
Brooklyn BBQ eatery takes a stand against high delivery app fees
Many restaurant owners are frustrated with the high commission fees charged by delivery services like DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats, which can reach up to 30%. However, a well-known establishment in New York City is taking a stand against this trend. Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue, recognized for its top-notch Texas-style dry rub grilling, encourages customers to […]
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr begins ‘BBQ tour’ at a Texas favorite
RFK Jr. Kicks Off “National Barbecue Tour” in Austin This week, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched what he dubbed his “National Barbecue Tour,” with a notable visit to Terry Black’s Barbecue in Austin, Texas. He took to social media on Thursday to share, “First stop on my national barbecue tour, […]
Scammers are sending fake BBQ invitations to promote WEEX crypto trading schemes targeting victims across the country.
Beware of New Scamming Technique It often begins with a simple text. Something like, “Hey, how’s it going?” or “Are you coming to the barbecue?” It starts off feeling casual, almost friendly. But soon, the conversation shifts and money becomes the focus. This is what happened to John from Alabama. He shared, “I got an […]
Honey BBQ sauce returns, bringing back memories at KFC across the country
KFC Brings Back Nostalgic Honey BBQ Sauce KFC has revived a classic favorite—its original honey BBQ sauce—which became available in outlets across the country on October 6th. Fans are understandably excited, recalling its first introduction in the late 1990s as “one of the most requested menu items” from KFC’s history. The company noted that as […]