Could Franklin BBQ Stop Selling Brisket One Day?
If Aaron Franklin had his way, he wouldn't have to sell brisket at all. With beef prices soaring, even one of Austin's most celebrated barbeque joints is feeling the squeeze. In our first-ever, members-only podcast episode, the BBQ King himself joins host Miles Bloxson to talk about the rising cost of food and how he's navigating an increasingly expensive business. Later, Épicerie chef and owner Sarah McIntosh and Texas Monthly restaurant critic Paula Forbes, join the conversation to unpack what this all means for the broader Austin restaurant landscape. Turns out, everyone is feeling it!
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