Kansas City boasts a culinary scene with many familiar chefs and award-winning restaurants that employ the next generation of Kansas City’s culinary talent.
Barbecue tour or line out the door, Kansas City barbecue is worth the trip.
Make the most of your trip to Kansas City by dining at one of Kansas City’s many coveted chef’s tables.
HERE'S WHERE YOU'LL FIND THE BEST BBQ IN KANSAS CITY
Southern Living | February 12, 2018
"Big platters of meat dressed in a spicy but tangy sauce, washed down with cold draft beer from a pitcher—that's the classic Kansas City barbecue experience."
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THE 31 BEST FRIED CHICKEN RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA
Thrillist | February 08, 2018
"If, like us, you’ve always wanted to eat your fried chicken in an 1829 log cabin and farmhouse, Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor is the place to do it. Since 1933, the good people of North Kansas City have gathered here for their pan-fried chicken."
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30 MOST EXCITING FOOD CITIES IN AMERICA 2017
Zagat | December 17, 2017
"Kansas City has had quite the year. After garnering five James Beard nominations, the oft-overlooked Missouri metropolis took home some major awards."
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KANSAS CITY BBQ: 6 TOP PICKS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
Travel Channel | October 09, 2017
"Barbecue joints on both sides—in Kansas and Missouri—are known to serve up some of the best pulled pork, brisket and burnt ends. You may need to spend a few days just taste-testing the barbecue all around town."
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AMERICA’S 13 HOTTEST UP-AND-COMING COFFEE CULTURES
Expedia | October 05, 2017
"When you’re in the mood for a more bookish buzz, look no farther than Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters in the Crossroads neighborhood."
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8 RESTAURANTS YOU CAN’T MISS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Food Republic | September 27, 2017
"For hungry travelers, the city of Kansas City, Missouri, is forever synonymous with two things: barbecue and steakhouses. While both are undoubtedly worth tucking into, there’s far more to dining in KC than smoky, meaty pleasures."
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AMERICA'S BEST NEW RESTAURANTS 2017
bon appétit | August 01, 2017
"This is what happens when a husband and wife—Nicholas and Leslie Goellner—travel around the country, (him) cooking at and (her) managing restaurants, before returning to their hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, to open the ideal neighborhood spot."
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AMERICA'S 100 BEST WINE RESTAURANTS
Wine Enthusiast | June 19, 2017
"Flourishing under new Executive Chef Pablo Muñoz-Sevilla, Tannin serves globally accented Midwest comfort food alongside a diverse wine list that includes almost 100 glass pours (also available as a taste)."
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HOW MIDWESTERN SPIRIT IS DRIVING CRAFT DISTILLERIES
Wine Enthusiast | June 16, 2017
"Kansas City-style whiskey, Maybee says, includes Sherry as part of the mix. It’s a practice that dates to the 1800s, a time when straight whiskey was hard to find and blending was a necessity."
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THIS BBQ JOINT IS ON ANTHONY BOURDAIN’S LIST OF TOP PLACES TO EAT BEFORE YOU DIE
Huffington Post | June 15, 2017
"Named by Anthony Bourdain as one of the top places to eat before you die, Joe’s is one of those places where every single item on the menu is popular — from the crispy burnt ends to the smoked chicken to even the non-barbecue fare, like the dirty rice. "
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IN KANSAS CITY, BARBECUE, BEER AND BARGAINS
The New York Times | March 29, 2017
"Seeing different sides of a great city in America’s heartland that truly seems to be coming into its own."
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AN EATER’S GUIDE TO KANSAS CITY
Samantha Brown | March 23, 2017
"Kansas City is an under-appreciated destination. There’s incredible jazz, beautiful parks (fact: Swope Park is twice the size of Central Park!), and of course, great food."
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