U.S. Economy sees record high inflation: Local eateries impacted
If rising costs and minimum wage rates continue to trend for the U.S. economy, restaurant owners in Temple say they fear for the future.
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If rising costs and minimum wage rates continue to trend for the U.S. economy, restaurant owners in Temple say they fear for the future.
In one form or another cooking and serving groups of people has constantly been a part of Norris Barrâs life. Barr, along with wife, Emilie Wright, now plans to bring a taste of his home â Jamaica â inland to Temple with his restaurant Ras Kitchen. The restaurant, Barr said, has been operating for the past six years in Killeen, selling authentic Caribbean and Jamaican food. The new restaurant will move to downtown Temple, 17 S. Main St., and is set to open in May, with May 1 being the target date. Barr wanted to expand to somewhere more accessible, but still wanted to be the ch...