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Brotherton's BBQ Closing After John's Passing | Texas News
Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue in Pflugerville is closing for good at the end of August — a heartbreaking farewell for a beloved spot once hailed by Texas Monthly as one of the state’s top 50 barbecue joints. Started by pitmaster John Brotherton in 2017, the restaurant kept running after his passing this year, but rising beef costs and parking woes proved too much to overcome. In response, the community rallied like never before: lines formed before opening, sell-outs happened within hours, and daily posts showed packed crowds — a testament to how deeply this place was loved. With just 20…
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