A new food touring company hopes to give local barbecue its due – and it has thought up a way to work social distancing into the mix.
Richmond barbecue tour company shifts into gear
Jack Jacobs
Jack joined BizSense in 2020, covering startups, retail, healthcare, public companies and nonprofits. He previously reported for the Virginia Gazette and Tidewater Review. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University. Reach him at [email protected] or 804-554-6545.
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