Wichita is home to the country’s best — and the 77th best — independent barbecue stores, according to a new survey.
“Across the country, independent BBQ stores, butcher shops, smokehouse suppliers, grill dealers, rub makers, and sauce specialists continue to play an outsized role in how Americans cook, shop, and gather,” financial media company MarketBeat said in a news release. “These are the places people go when they want sharper advice, better ingredients, specialist equipment, local flavor, and a more personal experience than they can get from a national chain.”
To find the best local stores across America, MarketBeat said it surveyed 3,009 consumers and asked them to identify the best independent shops…