Barbecue joints like Triple J’s Smokehouse are returning to their neighborly roots. Order the smoked boudin.

Order the smoked boudin at Triple J’s Smokehouse.

Barbecue joints like Triple J’s Smokehouse are returning to their neighborly roots. Waiting in line is a chance to meet other barbecue aficionados.

Barbecue joints like Triple J’s Smokehouse are returning to their neighborly roots

Order the boudin at Triple J’s Smokehouse.

Barbecue joints like Triple J’s Smokehouse are returning to their neighborly roots. Even the parking lot can be a gathering place.

One of the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that people are spending more time at home. According to sociologists, this is good and bad.

For instance, working from home allows for more time with family, which is a good thing. On the other hand, it’s a bad sign for the commercial real estate industry and the empty office buildings in many downtown areas.

6715 Homestead

Closed Sunday-Tuesday. 713-635-6384

It’s hit-or-miss for restaurants, too, including barbecue joints. Many restaurants........

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