Q39

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The Q in Q39 is the national champion, award-winning dishes from the Muchin’ Hogs barbeque team, led by Rob Magee (pictured). This BBQ restaurant has been in business about two years and is regularly packed with BBQ loving Kansas Citians every night.

I first learned about them when Rob was on a local morning show right after they opened. Ann and I tried them out that day for lunch and have been back many times. I have eaten the brisket (my favorite), the ribs and the burnt end burger and have loved them all. Ann eats the BBQ chicken and says she really loves it - tender and enough for the hungriest appetite. The urban rustic atmosphere makes it a great place to take folks who are new to KC BBQ.

I highly recommend the Q39 restaurant to you if you want authentic KC BBQ.

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... a place that I have been to ... part of the A to Z series.

Australia loves KC BBQ

I was surprised to see an article about Arthur Bryant's BBQ Restaurant in the Travel and Indulgence section of The Australian newspaper. This cartoon appeared in the KC Star when Arthur passed away in 1982. The restaurant was reopened the following year and has kept the BBQ tradition alive.

My thinking is that you all might want to take the advice of The Australian and come to Kansas City to taste the BBQ. I'd love to be your tour guide to the best ribs in town. :)

Smokin' Til Kingdom Come

Kirk, one of my real life friends and Facebook buddy, posted this image today and I just had to share it with you. It is simply hard to imagine something more delectable than this treat.

And don't you just love a BBQ cooking pit crew with the name of "Disciples of the Eternal Flame"? If I am not mistaken I think that these folks might be United Methodists.

Kansas City is known as a center for BBQ - there is a great place for ribs and burnt ends just a few blocks from my place. Ann and I enjoyed some takeout from there last week. And the sweet potato fries were great.

What kinds of food is your city or area know for?