SmokeShack BBQ to close on 3 May over rising food prices

5 articles · Updated · WTAE Pittsburgh · May 2

The Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, restaurant in Westmoreland County said Friday its last day will be Sunday at its Rostraver Road site.
Owners said surging food costs left the business unable to keep operating and thanked customers for supporting their dream.
The Facebook announcement invited patrons to visit over the final weekend to say goodbye before the restaurant shuts permanently.

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