Kc restaurant suggestions

[star seed 7]

ipa truly does not want any of this smoke

[wetwillie]

I haven't darkened the doors of any places other than Joes or Q39 in several years. I'm ashamed of myself.

[IPA4Me]

ipa truly does not want any of this smoke

This is true

[waks]

I'm sure it's been discussed in multiple places and possibly multiple times in this thread, but let's discuss KC BBQ. Everyone can talk about which place is the best, and that's boring. I want to know who has the best:

1. Ribs
2. Brisket
3. Pulled Pork
4. Sauce
5. Sides

I'm not well experienced with KC BBQ, I've eaten at the famous places once or twice. In my experience, Arthur Bryant's has the best brisket and sauce (I realize it's a love or hate flavor) and Joe's KC has the best ribs. And Jack Stack and Q39 are pretty damn good at everything, but not great at anything.

So where should Mrs. Stevesie and I go on our KC BBQ tour?

I must admit I've been in somewhat of a rut BBQ wise as I don't go a lot so I go to what I know I like when I do go.

1. Ribs - Joes / Slaps
2. Brisket - No leader for me in brisket, I tend to find they all do it well
3. Pulled Pork - Wolfepack (just now ate so maybe recency bias)
4. Sauce - Gates
5. Sides - Jack Stack / Wyandot for fries specifically / Zarda for beans specifically. Last place Joes by a long shot.
6. Turkey (needs more love in KC BBQ talks) - Wolfepack
7. Burnt Ends (why is this not on your list) - Bryants / Slaps

I'm back and forth on Joe's fries but the rest of their sides are ass. Slaps has good sides as well. I agree that turkey is a sleeper. Does anyone ever order the smoked ham and is it just Gates that has it?

[Cire]

Johnnys has a ham brisket sandwich that’s very good


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[Stevesie60]

I'm sure it's been discussed in multiple places and possibly multiple times in this thread, but let's discuss KC BBQ. Everyone can talk about which place is the best, and that's boring. I want to know who has the best:

1. Ribs
2. Brisket
3. Pulled Pork
4. Sauce
5. Sides

I'm not well experienced with KC BBQ, I've eaten at the famous places once or twice. In my experience, Arthur Bryant's has the best brisket and sauce (I realize it's a love or hate flavor) and Joe's KC has the best ribs. And Jack Stack and Q39 are pretty damn good at everything, but not great at anything.

So where should Mrs. Stevesie and I go on our KC BBQ tour?

I must admit I've been in somewhat of a rut BBQ wise as I don't go a lot so I go to what I know I like when I do go.

1. Ribs - Joes / Slaps
2. Brisket - No leader for me in brisket, I tend to find they all do it well
3. Pulled Pork - Wolfepack (just now ate so maybe recency bias)
4. Sauce - Gates
5. Sides - Jack Stack / Wyandot for fries specifically / Zarda for beans specifically. Last place Joes by a long shot.
6. Turkey (needs more love in KC BBQ talks) - Wolfepack
7. Burnt Ends (why is this not on your list) - Bryants / Slaps

This is the first Wolfepack has been on my radar. Is their specialty mostly sandwich meat (for lack of better phrasing) or is there something else we should check out while we're there?

[pissclams]

I'm sure it's been discussed in multiple places and possibly multiple times in this thread, but let's discuss KC BBQ. Everyone can talk about which place is the best, and that's boring. I want to know who has the best:

1. Ribs
2. Brisket
3. Pulled Pork
4. Sauce
5. Sides

I'm not well experienced with KC BBQ, I've eaten at the famous places once or twice. In my experience, Arthur Bryant's has the best brisket and sauce (I realize it's a love or hate flavor) and Joe's KC has the best ribs. And Jack Stack and Q39 are pretty damn good at everything, but not great at anything.

So where should Mrs. Stevesie and I go on our KC BBQ tour?

I must admit I've been in somewhat of a rut BBQ wise as I don't go a lot so I go to what I know I like when I do go.

1. Ribs - Joes / Slaps
2. Brisket - No leader for me in brisket, I tend to find they all do it well
3. Pulled Pork - Wolfepack (just now ate so maybe recency bias)
4. Sauce - Gates
5. Sides - Jack Stack / Wyandot for fries specifically / Zarda for beans specifically. Last place Joes by a long shot.
6. Turkey (needs more love in KC BBQ talks) - Wolfepack
7. Burnt Ends (why is this not on your list) - Bryants / Slaps

This is the first Wolfepack has been on my radar. Is their specialty mostly sandwich meat (for lack of better phrasing) or is there something else we should check out while we're there?

their brisket, burnt ends, sausage, and ribs are top notch, so is their chili, it’s only a special item.last time I was in, the owner brought out bacon burnt ends that he was messing around with in the kitchen.  they were really good, not sure if they are going to be a menu item or not.  their pulled pork is pretty much the same as everyone else’s.

sides:  cheese curds, mac and cheese, potato salad

[Phil Titola]

I'm sure it's been discussed in multiple places and possibly multiple times in this thread, but let's discuss KC BBQ. Everyone can talk about which place is the best, and that's boring. I want to know who has the best:

1. Ribs
2. Brisket
3. Pulled Pork
4. Sauce
5. Sides

I'm not well experienced with KC BBQ, I've eaten at the famous places once or twice. In my experience, Arthur Bryant's has the best brisket and sauce (I realize it's a love or hate flavor) and Joe's KC has the best ribs. And Jack Stack and Q39 are pretty damn good at everything, but not great at anything.

So where should Mrs. Stevesie and I go on our KC BBQ tour?

I must admit I've been in somewhat of a rut BBQ wise as I don't go a lot so I go to what I know I like when I do go.

1. Ribs - Joes / Slaps
2. Brisket - No leader for me in brisket, I tend to find they all do it well
3. Pulled Pork - Wolfepack (just now ate so maybe recency bias)
4. Sauce - Gates
5. Sides - Jack Stack / Wyandot for fries specifically / Zarda for beans specifically. Last place Joes by a long shot.
6. Turkey (needs more love in KC BBQ talks) - Wolfepack
7. Burnt Ends (why is this not on your list) - Bryants / Slaps

This is the first Wolfepack has been on my radar. Is their specialty mostly sandwich meat (for lack of better phrasing) or is there something else we should check out while we're there?

their brisket, burnt ends, sausage, and ribs are top notch, so is their chili, it’s only a special item.last time I was in, the owner brought out bacon burnt ends that he was messing around with in the kitchen.  they were really good, not sure if they are going to be a menu item or not.  their pulled pork is pretty much the same as everyone else’s.

sides:  cheese curds, mac and cheese, potato salad

They have really unique high quality specials. Had their lobster bisque and it was delicious.

I mean to me they aren't replacing hard core BBQ mainstays but they also just got out of a food truck and into a physical building so they are still getting their groove going.

[ChiComCat]

Chef J's Brisket is my addition to Phil's list, which is pretty solid.  I haven't had anything else there but I have high hopes.  I haven't had Wolfepack (heard amazing things), Slaps, or Harp yet so I have my blind spots.

[sebytaba]

Oh no, that's a tough realization about smoked meats! It's a bummer when taste preferences change over time. On a brighter note, it seems like you've found a delicious alternative with the gas grill and a good rub.

Speaking of flavors, any suggestions for a tasty brunch near me? I'm in the mood for something new and delicious!

[Cire]

Oh no, that's a tough realization about smoked meats! It's a bummer when taste preferences change over time. On a brighter note, it seems like you've found a delicious alternative with the gas grill and a good rub.

Speaking of flavors, any suggestions for a tasty brunch near me? I'm in the mood for something new and delicious!

Who doesn't enjoy a good rub? Amirite?

[pissclams]

Chef J's Brisket is my addition to Phil's list, which is pretty solid.  I haven't had anything else there but I have high hopes.  I haven't had Wolfepack (heard amazing things), Slaps, or Harp yet so I have my blind spots.

phil lost all credibility when he said that everyone does brisket well, which is about the worst opinion on bbq someone could have.

brisket is the hardest bbq meat to prepare and if you can’t discern the difference between Joe’s brisket and Chef J’s, or Harp, or Wolfepack, then you probably don’t know enough about bbq to be in this conversation.  i’m not wrong.

[mocat]

Yeah that was crazy. Just go try Bryant's brisket and then chef J brisket and lmk if you think they are even the same type of protein

[Winters]

We need to have a #BBQpak

[Cire]

Any place that sells shaved brisket as thin as deli meat is not really bbq. They’re smoking it to doneness and then slicing it thin to hide the toughness to save time + easy to reheat.

A LOT of kc places do this


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[Phil Titola]

Chef J's Brisket is my addition to Phil's list, which is pretty solid.  I haven't had anything else there but I have high hopes.  I haven't had Wolfepack (heard amazing things), Slaps, or Harp yet so I have my blind spots.

phil lost all credibility when he said that everyone does brisket well, which is about the worst opinion on bbq someone could have.

brisket is the hardest bbq meat to prepare and if you can’t discern the difference between Joe’s brisket and Chef J’s, or Harp, or Wolfepack, then you probably don’t know enough about bbq to be in this conversation.  i’m not wrong.

You are right, I should have just went silent on that one, I don't get brisket hardly ever. I've never gotten it from any of those 4 you just popped off so I don't even know which you are saying is good.

BTW you adding your overall tiers didn't answer the question. Answer the man 'clams!

[meow meow]

i don't like the trend of ordering brisket on a 2 or 3 meat combo tray, and they bring you out one slice of brisket.

[pissclams]

Chef J's Brisket is my addition to Phil's list, which is pretty solid.  I haven't had anything else there but I have high hopes.  I haven't had Wolfepack (heard amazing things), Slaps, or Harp yet so I have my blind spots.

phil lost all credibility when he said that everyone does brisket well, which is about the worst opinion on bbq someone could have.

brisket is the hardest bbq meat to prepare and if you can’t discern the difference between Joe’s brisket and Chef J’s, or Harp, or Wolfepack, then you probably don’t know enough about bbq to be in this conversation.  i’m not wrong.

You are right, I should have just went silent on that one, I don't get brisket hardly ever. I've never gotten it from any of those 4 you just popped off so I don't even know which you are saying is good.

BTW you adding your overall tiers didn't answer the question. Answer the man 'clams!

I feel like I kind of answered but…
if he goes to any of my god tier places, which to me are all very interchangeable, he’s going to have the best ribs, brisket, and pulled pork that kc has to offer.

sauce?  gates, but I don’t use sauce on my god tier bbq and wouldn’t eat gates without sauce.  how nuts is that! the sauce at slaps is the worst sauce i’ve ever tried.

sides? for me, it’s jackstack.  their beans, cheesy corn, potato salad, fries, it’s all good.  their fries dipped in beans has made many a meal for me.  slaps is my 2nd place pick for sides, followed by everyone else.  tbh, i’m not going anywhere for side dishes.  i’d rather gorge myself on delicious bbq until the meat sweats take over.

[pissclams]

i don't like the trend of ordering brisket on a 2 or 3 meat combo tray, and they bring you out one slice of brisket.

the way to do it is to get their larger platters that serve 2-3 and come with all of the important crap then eat it over a couple meals.

[Stevesie60]

What's better, Antler Room or Farina? Sound off in the comments.

[waks]

What's better, Antler Room or Farina? Sound off in the comments.

Haven't had either but some people I trust wouldn't even put Farina in the same conversation as Antler Room and they're friends with Michael Smith.

[DQ12]

Went to Bacaro Primo for the anniversary. It was excellent. Maybe the best charcuterie board i've ever had -- though I don't usually like charcuterie. 

I had the lobster spaghetti.

have you been to earl’s   (?)

no

[Stupid Fitz]

Had Third Street Social again last week and I really enjoy that place. I've literally never sat foot outside the bar area and have ordered nothing but appetizers and happy hour items, but everything i've had has been great the 3 times i've been there. Pretty great happy hour spot.

[cfbandyman]

What's better, Antler Room or Farina? Sound off in the comments.

Haven't had either but some people I trust wouldn't even put Farina in the same conversation as Antler Room and they're friends with Michael Smith.

I enjoyed Farina, but it is pricey, more of a date night place to be.

[Phil Titola]

Need to get back to Antler Room. I went when it first opened and didn't really like it but I know enough people who I trust love it.