Henrico's Redemption BBQ and Market ending barbecue service to pivot to Chicago-style pizzas

A popular Henrico restaurant is ending its barbecue service.

Redemption BBQ and Market announced it will only be open Wednesday through Saturday this week, with Saturday marking its final barbecue service.

Owner John Vest says significant debt, the rising cost of pasture-raised beef, and a drastic jump in gas prices forced him to pivot the business.

"This is a difficult time for restaurants because it’s a difficult time for consumers," Vest said.

Vest said his insistence on using humanely-raised pasture meat costs two to three times the price of conventional meat.

Just two years ago, the restaurant was named one of the best in the South by Southern Living magazine. 

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