KC BBQ, need an answer QUICK.

[Brian the Automator]

Going to Kansas City in about 3 hours... I want BBQ. Which restaurant do I go to?

[brewers19]

Arthur Bryant's.

[And That]

Whatever place has BBQ that doesn't involve meat. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[brewers19]

Whatever place has BBQ that doesn't involve meat.

 

Basically the condiment aisle of your local grocery store?

[brewstew2]

pretty sure one of these is near KC:

 

http://www.throwedrolls.com/

[And That]

Whatever place has BBQ that doesn't involve meat.

 

Basically the condiment aisle of your local grocery store?

I'm sure someone, somewhere makes a mean tofu BBQ.

 

[Brian the Automator]

pretty sure one of these is near KC:

 

http://www.throwedrolls.com/

I've been to Lambert's already (wore the tshirt yesterday, in fact)... There's not one near KC... one's in the SW corner of Mo, one's in the SE corner, and one's in Alabama. Great place, though... altho I wouldn't necessarily call it a "BBQ" place.

 

[hawing]

I have no restaurant advice for you, but if you're into BBQ maybe you should join this group.

[GAME05]

Arthur Bryant's

Possibly the most famous barbecue place in the city, or some would argue in the world, Arthur Bryant's still fries its potatoes in lard, and they're delicious. The beef brisket and ribs are wonderful, too. This is the original of three locations in town. Daily for lunch and dinner. $. Most major credit cards. 1727 Brooklyn Ave. (additional locations at Village West in Kansas City, Kansas, and at the Ameristar Casino), Kansas City. Phone 816-231-1123. http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com.

 

Gates Barbecue

Family-owned and operated, this restaurant boasts a no-frills decor and has built a deservedly loyal following based on its excellent ribs and very good beef brisket. (The recipes are readily available online.) Daily for lunch and dinner. $. Most major credit cards. 1221 Brooklyn (near the 18th and Vine Historic District), Kansas City. Phone 816-483-3880. http://www.gatesbbq.com.

[GAME05]

don't know if I need to add that the material is copywright, but it is.

[Nader Raider Tim]

Find a Koreana restaurant, for anyone in the Appleton area Koreana is awesome. Tofu Bul Go Gi is basically stir fry vegtables and tofu in a spicy barbeque sauce.

 

Garden Burger also has vegitatian BBQ - ribs, in your grocers freezer isle.

[The Active 33]

I went to Gates last year and it was pretty good. However, I went to a place called LC's (I believe) in a rougher part of town, and it was amazing. If you can go to LC's, you won't regret it.

[bball123h2]

If you are in KC and don't go to Arthur Bryants, you are unAmerican, and they make you pay a fee when you leave the city.

 

BEST BBQ EVER.

[Brian the Automator]

Called it quits at about midnight in Des Moines. We'll head over to Arthur Bryant's today.

 

In related news: Des Moines sucks.

[adamb100]

I think all of Iowa sucks imo.

[Fatter than Joey]

In related news: Des Moines sucks.

 

I think Iowa is pretty cool, if you were to become a pheasant (lots of corn and gravel) -- otherwise Iowa largely blows. I do like Dubuque though as you are driving over the Mississippi.

[dadofandrew]

Des Moines is a very nice mid-size city. If it had some sports teams, it might even be a gem.

[Fatter than Joey]

If it had some sports teams, it might even be a gem.

 

The Iowa Cubs are there.

 

If Des Moines had the 1927 Yankees it would still blow.

 

Only Gymkata could make Des Moines passable.

[Brian the Automator]

Alright.... so we went to Arthur Bryant's, and to be honest, I wasn't all that impressed. I had the rib tips, which were the special of the day. Don't get me wrong, they were good, but I think I've probably had better in Tennessee and Alabama. Perhaps I should have gotten a regular menu item (like a sandwich) instead of the rib tips, and I'd be willing to give it another shot.... but to me, KC wasn't all that impressive.

 

I'm in Des Moines again right now on the way back home. I think I'll stick to southern BBQ instead... the KC stuff just wasn't my style.

[Fatter than Joey]

I think I've probably had better in Tennessee

 

I prefer Memphis BBQ much more

[Brian the Automator]

I haven't been to Memphis yet.... but the BBQ at the Loveless Cafe by Nashville was tremendous. Big Bob Gibson's in Decatur, AL (By Huntsville) is probably my favorite.

 

And this might be sacrilege, but I like Famous Dave's quite a bit. I still have to stop by Speed Queen as well.

[Fatter than Joey]

Memphis BBQ >> World

[IslandsAC]

Oooh, sorry I missed this. I was in KC last weekend and got Jack Stack's BBQ. Delicious.

[bball123h2]

My Arthur Bryant's experience was a pulled pork sandwich IIRC, which was amazing (though I don't have the Nashville or Memphis experience to balance it).

[temke]

I do like Dubuque though as you are driving over the Mississippi.

in the rear-view hading back to wisconsin