Cost of food soars; Heartland restaurants face challenges Food costs impacting restaurants By Brooke Buckner | May 18, 2021 at 6:15 PM CDT - Updated May 18 at 6:17 PM CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Easing COVID-19 restrictions means Heartland restaurants can welcome in more customers, but theyâre still facing a problem impacting their bottom lines. Federal numbers show food prices climbing for the fourth month in a row, including restaurant staples like chicken, cheese and fresh produce. Thatâs impacting eateries big and small. âThe meat, the steak, has been going a lot up,Ã...