Sub-80
Knows what a fatty is.
I'll just say it sucks that some have to pay that price, but location is what it is. You do what you got to do...
I'm guessing you have never owned your own business?
and in NYC to boot? No thanks.
Hell, I bet a porterhouse at a prime steak house will cost you close to 100/person for the meal. 25/lb is a steal. I wish I could visit NYC just once. I'd make it a point to visit the joint.
Let's do some math here, you will be surprised what it cost when you or I cook the food.
This is KC prices, inflate as necessary to make NY prices.
12 pound packer at $3 per pound = $36
This probably actually yields 7 pounds of meat.
Fuel for the cook $6
Spices $2-$3
Paper Towels/Gloves/Aluminum Foil $2
Disposable Cutting Board $1
Cost for capitial expense of buying the Smoker Cooker, cutlery, temp control $5-$50 depending on how much you spent and how often you use it.
BBQ Sauce $2
Injections/Marinade $2
I am sure I am missing stuff, but we are at between $56-$100 for that 7 pounds of meat so between $8-$14 per pound of cost. That doesn't cover any labor, overhead or profit AND those are Kansas City Prices.
$25 in NYC for good brisket is a very reasonable price.
And if I am spending that kind of money, it will be on seafood and not tough pieces of beef cooked for a long time.