This touches on BBQ joints across Texas, but does close with the infamous Valentina's situation. It's a short and interesting take on what might be happening with a BBQ bubble burst.
www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/bbq-joints-closing-2024/
Edit: Try this for a non-paywall version:
https://archive.ph/20240906163101/https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/bbq-joints-closing-2024/
by Broken_Beaker