KC Bbq Tour

[Boise_Chief]

It looks like I Cassel'd my other thread so spin off here we go.

Your favorite Q and any recommendations therein.

This is my first poll I have attempted and the poll options were compiled off of a couple of online lists, so be gentle use lube and don't forget the reach around.

[srvy]

Originally Posted by blake5676

That Blue's Hog is great. My favorite is the Tennessee Red they have...put it on some pulled pork and there's nothing better.

All their stuff is good and I've become a fan of the Rasberry Chipotle surprisingly. The rubs are very good too.

[srvy]

Originally Posted by kepp

I personally don't think Gates should be allowed in any more CP BBQ polls

Gates went south long ago when Ollie left the kids to run it while he got interested in KC politics, particularly in Parks and Rec. Ollie and his wife ran a tight ship but the kids took a different idea. Portions and quality control slipped.

[alpha_omega]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Anybody have recommendations for non BBQ places to eat downtown?

Garozzos

[George Liquor]

Q39 is good but i feel like every time i eat there it's $20 more expensive than my comparable meal at Joe's. Plus it's always busy as shit and has required a reservation for us.

I know Joe's always has a line too, but they've streamlined that process and I've never really had to wait too long to get my meal and a seat.

[srvy]

I always recommend for a great steak Downtown at The Majestic and the Jazz Bar is great there.

[chiefsfaninky]

When I was a season ticket holder, 2005-2009, I had Gates, the one close to Sport Nutz. It was good..I think it burnt down a few years back. Also have had SmokeHouse, and another place that eludes me..think it was in Blue Springs, on the south side of I 70.
Ate at a smal place on BucknerTarsney Rd called Porky's that had Huge sandwiches.

[2bikemike]

Originally Posted by BigBeauford

Just get a pound of Burnt Ends from Joe's. They are like little pieces of meat candy. Q39 Burnt ends are good, but they are much larger and require chewing, while Joe's just melts in your mouth.

I think places like Q39, Jack Stack use up whole briskets to make "burnt ends". I believe Joe's just uses the point to create what I think are true burnt ends. But what do I know I am just a backyard smoker.

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by 2bikemike

I think places like Q39, Jack Stack use up whole briskets to make "burnt ends". I believe Joe's just uses the point to create what I think are true burnt ends. But what do I know I am just a backyard smoker.

Gets his lovin on the run

[HonestChieffan]

Gates is awful.

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by BigBeauford

Just get a pound of Burnt Ends from Joe's. They are like little pieces of meat candy. Q39 Burnt ends are good, but they are much larger and require chewing, while Joe's just melts in your mouth.

Each to their own, but a pound of melt in your mouth BBQ flavored baby food/fat?

I like one or two bites as a side and then I want to return to something I can sink my teeth into.

Have all you geezers lost all your teeth?

[REDHOTGTO]

fiorellas and gates is all i've got to try, don't get to KC often anymore
and gates sucked hard

[srvy]

Of the BBQ joints listed, I made 3 picks. I had to laugh that BB's was on the list among others. NO LC's or Zarda hell they are better than 2/3rds of the list. I understand the out of towners but locals? Maybe get out a bit farther than a few square miles. That list looks like a Yelp top 20.

Harps who I love is just so questionable because you never know if they will be open or if they will have already sold out of what you had your sights set on. If you hit it right its hard to beat.

That no one knows of Scotts Kitchen near MCI is also telling.

[srvy]

Q39 is for people scared of their own shadow. Will sacrifice good bbq for run of the mill just to have a safe place

[srvy]

Originally Posted by chiefsfaninky

When I was a season ticket holder, 2005-2009, I had Gates, the one close to Sport Nutz. It was good..I think it burnt down a few years back. Also have had SmokeHouse, and another place that eludes me..think it was in Blue Springs, on the south side of I 70.
Ate at a smal place on BucknerTarsney Rd called Porky's that had Huge sandwiches.

May have been Zarda in Blue Springs.

[Third Eye]

Originally Posted by 2bikemike

I think places like Q39, Jack Stack use up whole briskets to make "burnt ends". I believe Joe's just uses the point to create what I think are true burnt ends. But what do I know I am just a backyard smoker.

Might’ve been the case at one time, but hasn’t been that way in while. If a place never runs out, and Joe’s never does, then they probably aren’t “true” burnt ends. Still good though.