Barbecue is in Kansas City’s blood. If you are new in town, you do not have to go far to find some delicious smoked meats smothered in sauce, with that special Kansas City ingredient: molasses. Whether you try Joe’s Kansas City Barbecue, Arthur Bryan’t Barbecue, or Gates Bar-B-Q, you are in for a real treat. That is why so many Kansas City residents (and maybe your Kansas City relocation providers) were shocked when Thrillist named Kansas City number two in its “11 Best BBQ Cities” list. Austin Texas came in at number one.
Kansas City barbecue is something truly unique. The slow-smoked meat is cooked over different types of woods and then smothered in Kansas City’s famous sauce that is rich in molasses. The city’s barbecue is held near and dear to many residents’ hearts. Once the Thrillist article was posted, many commenters were downright angry!
It really struck a cord that Joe’s Kansas City Barbecue was not mentioned as one of the city’s best. Anyone who knows Kansas City barbecue knows Joe’s. The eatery was ranked as Yelp’s 25th top “100 Places to Eat in the U.S.” this year. Even the Tonight Show host Jimmy Kimmel recently gave a shout out to Joe’s and its Z-Man Sandwich. But somehow, this local monument was left off the list. According to Thrillist, since Joe’s is on the Kansas side of Kansas City, it was not considered, since the site was only focusing on the Missouri side of town. Either way, your Kansas City moving company thinks it deserved a mention!
If you are new in town, you will have to become acquainted with Kansas City barbecue. That may mean heading down to Joe’s or Gates, which would be a real treat for the whole family! Nothing makes kids smile like slow-roasted pork and chicken covered in that sweet Kansas City barbecue sauce. So head on down to your nearest barbecue joint and learn what all the fuss it about!