DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
love this thread being bumped. brings back fond memories. i won my weekly pick em, ATS, with 100 participants, for the first time. the raiders won. and we had lunch at the gas station on monday. great trip!
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Just ate at Joe's Kansas City BBQ (2 Viewers)
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Nugget
Footballguy
KC #1 Destination for work/play combo
Kansas City — known for its barbecue, jazz scene and for having more fountains than Rome — is home to attractions including The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kauffman Stadium, Worlds of Fun and a bustling downtown. It comes out on top of 115 global cities in the ranking, which were chosen because of their prominence in the tourist industry and availability of “slow” travel options.
Kansas City — known for its barbecue, jazz scene and for having more fountains than Rome — is home to attractions including The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kauffman Stadium, Worlds of Fun and a bustling downtown. It comes out on top of 115 global cities in the ranking, which were chosen because of their prominence in the tourist industry and availability of “slow” travel options.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
The 'gas station' on 47th street is the original. Some swear it's the best. However I've been to the one in Overland Park (it's actually Leawood) a bunch and enjoy the food there as well.
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ChiefD
Footballguy
Agree.
For someone coming into town I would go to the gas station. It's the original and so unique. Just be prepared to wait in line for a bit, but they move pretty quick and it's worth the wait. I work about 3 minutes from there.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
I do completely agree with this part.
In the before times (pre Covid) I travelled to KC a lot for work and after several stops at the gas station on different trips I started seeking out other BBQ joints or even the Ice House in P&L that serves Joes BBQ. I never noticed a big difference in the Joe's locations, but there is a special atmosphere about the gas station location.
nirad3
Footballguy
Nugget
Footballguy
nirad3
Footballguy
Did you count the BBQ sauce fountains?
In the case of BBQ sauces, I choose Arthur Bryant's.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
Z-man and burnt ends is what I did. Delicious.
Galileo
Footballguy
Been there...done that...and will happily do it again!
ChiefD
Footballguy
You going to the gas station location? It's about 3 minutes from where I work.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
I’d weigh 400 lbs
Galileo
Footballguy
That's the only location I have ever been to. I have taken an Uber there in the past and will likely do the same. I will be staying at the Westin Crown Center...not sure where other locations are with respect to that.
ChiefD
Footballguy
That will be your best location for sure from the Westin.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
I think what Chief was trying to say was don’t be shy, have a beer with a fellow FBG!!!!!
Nugget
Footballguy
Not sure how far that would put you from the Jack Stack near Union Station - that might be another nice meal.
ChiefD
Footballguy
Great idea. He could probably walk there.
Galileo
Footballguy
lol...I would be happy to meet up for a drink or two. Would have to be in the evening. I'll be there to grade AP Physics tests. They are slave drivers with the schedule....very rigid from 8 AM - 5 PM every day. 15 break in AM...3/4 hour lunch...15 min break in PM...ruin kids' hopes and dreams in between.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Seeing this thread makes me miss the Pre-Covid days. I've not eaten at Joe's since the before times.
Agreed. That'll be the best part. As the BBQ there is fine at best. They put provolone cheese on brisket there. But the bun is fancy at least.
Galileo
Footballguy
Jack Stack reservation set for tomorrow night with a few of my fellow Physics nerds.
ChiefD
Footballguy
You will love it. The restaurant is cool and in a really neat spot. Enjoy.
Galileo
Footballguy
Alright, I know this is a Joe's thread, but by association it naturally encompasses the broader KC BBQ scene. I ate at Q39 on Thursday. I think the burnt ends were as good, if not better than, Joe's. Oddly, the only way to get burnt ends at Q39 is to order the brisket plate (burnt ends + brisket + 2 sides). This is odd because you can order many other things from the menu and add a rib, or add brisket, etc...for a small upcharge. You can't add burnt ends, nor can you order them solo. They did have a burnt end burger on the menu. One of the guys I was with ordered it, and it disappeared before I could even try everything on my own plate, so it seems that was pretty good. The brisket, however, was just a touch dry. It was still tender and had a decent flavor, but sauce was a must. This was not too big of a problem because I really liked the sauce at Q39. It had a little zing to it. Now, when I have eaten Joe's brisket, it has always been on the Z-man, so I may not have a fair comparison, but from picking pieces out of the Z-man from time to time, I think Joe's plain brisket is better. I had baked beans which were OK, nothing spectacular. I thought the fries were also as good as Joe's...they were cut slightly thicker and had a similar seasoning and crisp to them. I had one pork spare rib at Q39 as well. It was very good.
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soothsayer
Footballguy
IMO, the burnt ends are the best thing at Q39. Probably the best I've had anywhere now that I think about it. Just delicious. I also buy their rubs and use them at home - good stuff.
Galileo
Footballguy
I am sort of bummed out. My annual pilgrimage to KC for BBQ (actually for purposes of grading AP physics exams) will not be happening. The test grading for physics has been moved to Tampa, FL. I am going to miss my Joe's this summer. 
I'm going to have to eat a cubano or something.
I'm going to have to eat a cubano or something.
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