The wife and I are excited to return to KC for the first time in far too long, for a long weekend the end of July. We feasted on delicious KC BBQ for years as Kansas Citians--living in Leawood/OP put us smack dab in the sweet spot of Joe's KC, Q39, and Jack's Stack. We relocated to Austin in 2017 and gorged ourselves on Central Texas style BBQ. We're still in Texas, but without nearly as many good options for BBQ in the RGV.
We've never been to Harp, and that seems quite tempting. It will be hard not to hit up the old stomping grounds at Joe's and Q39. We also liked visits to BB's Lawnside, primarily for their Bloody Mary's.
What BBQ spots make the cut for likely just a shortlist of two joints? (We have other, non-BBQ restaurants to hit up also.) I thought we'd first stop at the OG Joe's before the Royals game on July 26. But perhaps Harp is the better opportunity?
As an aside: Central Texas style BBQ is also fantastic. Austin is loaded with great options. I assumed
Franklin BBQ would prove overrated, but their brisket lived up to the hype (that was about it, though). And if you do it right there is no need to stand in a ridiculous line all day long.
Snow's BBQ in Lexington, TX was downright amazing, hard to beat. And
Tejas Chocolate + BBQ in Tomball, TX is among our favorites (with an incredible carrot soufflé dessert--yes, so good).