– KANSAS CITY,
MISSOURI –
Kansas City restaurants were
chosen based on an excellent program we saw on the Travel Channel
("Food Heavens: BBQ"), supplemented by some additional Internet research.
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Arthur Bryant's
Barbeque (www.ArthurBryantsBBQ.com)
for Monday dinner after a long drive. Probably the best overall
food on the trip, and definitely the best value per dollar. Prices
are cheaper since the ambience is, well, not exactly fine dining.
Cafeteria-style pickup. Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs (Dan's
favorite), terrific sauce (Dan's favorite), and super-tender shredded
pork (strongly marinated). Great brisket too. Only $21 for
two, and
there were leftovers. Arthur Bryant's is even included in the book 1000 Places to See Before You Die!  Watch "Food Heavens: Barbecue Wars" video clip in
Windows Media
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Gates Bar-B-Q (www.GatesBBQ.com) for Tuesday lunch was interesting... cafeteria-style pickup, but nicer decor and seating. Excellent customer service (and a greeter), but slightly disappointing, relatively speaking, only because it wasn't quite as fabulous as the other places I went. Still better than any BBQ in California, of course. $20 for two, no leftovers. |
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Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue (www.JackStackBBQ.com) for Tuesday dinner (takeout, to eat on the plane) was a great way to wrap up the trip. The restaurant is more upscale than others – and the prices reflect it – but the food was great. The chicken was a little dry, but the pork ribs and brisket were great, and Jack Stack also has crown prime beef ribs, which have a lot of meat – but no fat – on them. $31 for two, with leftovers. |
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These reviews
are my own opinions. I have received no consideration, monetary or
otherwise, from the restaurants reviewed here.
