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kcconnie · 12-25-2010, 11:46 PM

Need to know the best BBQ place in KC. I was born and raised there but have been gone over 20 years. Flying in with some friends from New Orleans for the Raiders game and want to show them how it's done in the Midwest. We're staying down at Crown Center so would prefer something not too terribly far away. These people are used to some really good food, but I have no doubt we can do better! Thanks!!

Al Bundy · 12-26-2010, 05:16 PM

Oklahoma Joe's.

GESteve · 12-26-2010, 05:43 PM

[QUOTE=Reaper16;7291425]Yes. Sort of. Maybe. There are preferences and there are technical, more objective things to talk about where food is concerned. Balance, depth of flavor, texture, etc. are less subjective/more objective things that people can point to in discussion or assessment.[/

Ok your the master, we all bow to your great BBQ knowledge

12-26-2010, 09:25 PM

I used to live relatively near LC's and have been there twice, different times of the week. I've had 4 or 5 different kinds of their meat. Their sausage was the best by far. Other than that, I vastly prefer any other kind of rib, brisket, or pulled pork from my smoker at my worst over what I paid good money for from that place. I couldn't even finish their ribs. I'll never pay money to sample LC's again. I've repeated this type of experience at BBQ restaurants all over this city and I'm really not incredibly particular. If it has a good texture, isn't tough, and I get some delicious smoke flavor I'm pretty happy. My most pleasant experiences have been at Jack Stack in Martin City. I'm frustrated paying 3x the money for what I can turn out in my sleep.

I know the restauranteers got there from making good Q at competition but what they serve in competition isn't the same thing they serve for money. The culture can be carried on by backyard guys if the restaurants want to keep serving crap. I really don't think I'm king-shit of the BBQ, I promise I don't. I do pretty well for how long I've been dabbling with it and I've never had anybody turn up their nose at my stuff.

ChiefsCountry · 12-26-2010, 09:26 PM

I'm a Gates fan personally.

Imon Yourside · 12-26-2010, 09:29 PM

Quicks Barbecue, best BBQ bar none!

**Reaper16** · 12-26-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GESteve

Ok your the master, we all bow to your great BBQ knowledge

You're certainly taking that the wrong way. Have you ever eaten somewhere based on the recommendation of a friend or family member? If so, why would you ever do that if food is 100% subjective? Because it isn't 100% subjective; there is common ground to be reached, some objectivity involved.

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Originally Posted by Phobia

I used to live relatively near LC's and have been there twice, different times of the week. I've had 4 or 5 different kinds of their meat. Their sausage was the best by far. Other than that, I vastly prefer any other kind of rib, brisket, or pulled pork from my smoker at my worst over what I paid good money for from that place. I couldn't even finish their ribs. I'll never pay money to sample LC's again. I've repeated this type of experience at BBQ restaurants all over this city and I'm really not incredibly particular. If it has a good texture, isn't tough, and I get some delicious smoke flavor I'm pretty happy. My most pleasant experiences have been at Jack Stack in Martin City. I'm frustrated paying 3x the money for what I can turn out in my sleep.

I know the restauranteers got there from making good Q at competition but what they serve in competition isn't the same thing they serve for money. The culture can be carried on by backyard guys if the restaurants want to keep serving crap. I really don't think I'm king-shit of the BBQ, I promise I don't. I do pretty well for how long I've been dabbling with it and I've never had anybody turn up their nose at my stuff.

I don't think that you think highly of yourself. When I said "stinks of ego-placation" I was just wanting to post something needlessly aggressive & off-base to offset your needlessly aggressive & off-base remarks against KC BBQ restaurants. You're either an enemy of Kansas City, or (more likely) your palate is, erm, not great.

Sounds like your white ass got "tourist'd" at L.C.'s, though. It happens there sometimes. It is the biggest detriment of the place.

Fairplay · 12-26-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewie

You're a legend in your own mind about how it's done. I've eaten your Q and it's OK, but nothing like the really good amateurs and pros can turn out.

That line in the sand has just been crossed.

12-26-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I don't think that you think highly of yourself. When I said "stinks of ego-placation" I was just wanting to post something needlessly aggressive & off-base to offset your needlessly aggressive & off-base remarks against KC BBQ restaurants. You're either an enemy of Kansas City, or (more likely) your palate is, erm, not great.

Sounds like your white ass got "tourist'd" at L.C.'s, though. It happens there sometimes. It is the biggest detriment of the place.

No chance of that. I picked up my grub sporting work clothes, a pencil behind my ear and a tape measure on my belt. I understand a bad day, which is why I gave them twice.

I'm all about the community. I advocate for local restaurants all the time. Read my reviews. But I'm not going to be charitable. They have to earn it.

nstygma · 12-27-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

No chance of that. I picked up my grub sporting work clothes, a pencil behind my ear and a tape measure on my belt. I understand a bad day, which is why I gave them twice.

I'm all about the community. I advocate for local restaurants all the time. Read my reviews. But I'm not going to be charitable. They have to earn it.

i agree with you. i find them to be inconsistent. last thing i had from there was a half chicken that looked like it was a starling.
i'd rather go right across the street to Big T's BBQ if that's the area i'm in

nstygma · 12-27-2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by UCFGoldenKnight

Oklahoma Joe's.

why don't they do burnt ends?

**Reaper16** · 12-27-2010, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nstygma

why don't they do burnt ends?

They only do them on Wednesday and Saturday.

burt · 12-27-2010, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Yes. Sort of. Maybe. There are preferences and there are technical, more objective things to talk about where food is concerned. Balance, depth of flavor, texture, etc. are less subjective/more objective things that people can point to in discussion or assessment.

You forgot the objectivity of how moist it makes Reapers manjina......... Damn,, once again, you are too school for cool.......

Stewie · 12-28-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

That line in the sand has just been crossed.

I was making a point. He does good Q, but to suggest you can't get good Q in a restaurant is absurd. Our team won 2nd in brisket this year at a KCBS event. I kind of know what I'm talking about. There's good Q all over this city in restaurants.

When you need someone else to cook your Q you can't go wrong with Jack's Stack or OK Joe's. If you have a smoker, know what you're doing, get good cuts of meat and have the time... then go for it.

I was harsh on Phil, but he was out of bounds in his admonition of BBQ joints.

**Donger** · 12-28-2010, 04:10 PM

I went to Jack's Stack on Metcalf a few weeks ago, and it was bad. Just bad. And, it's the third time in a row that I've been disappointed there.

MOhillbilly · 12-28-2010, 04:14 PM

Hey Reaper. Meat plus fire.

Thats all it takes for good BBQ.

12-25-2010, 11:46 PM
kcconnie Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Casino cash: $10004925	Best BBQ in KC to take New Orleans friends? Need to know the best BBQ place in KC. I was born and raised there but have been gone over 20 years. Flying in with some friends from New Orleans for the Raiders game and want to show them how it's done in the Midwest. We're staying down at Crown Center so would prefer something not too terribly far away. These people are used to some really good food, but I have no doubt we can do better! Thanks!!
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12-26-2010, 05:16 PM	#31
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5391831	Oklahoma Joe's.
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12-26-2010, 05:43 PM	#32
GESteve How you like me now! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Orleans Casino cash: $10009093	[QUOTE=Reaper16;7291425]Yes. Sort of. Maybe. There are preferences and there are technical, more objective things to talk about where food is concerned. Balance, depth of flavor, texture, etc. are less subjective/more objective things that people can point to in discussion or assessment.[/ Ok your the master, we all bow to your great BBQ knowledge
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12-26-2010, 09:25 PM	#33
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	I used to live relatively near LC's and have been there twice, different times of the week. I've had 4 or 5 different kinds of their meat. Their sausage was the best by far. Other than that, I vastly prefer any other kind of rib, brisket, or pulled pork from my smoker at my worst over what I paid good money for from that place. I couldn't even finish their ribs. I'll never pay money to sample LC's again. I've repeated this type of experience at BBQ restaurants all over this city and I'm really not incredibly particular. If it has a good texture, isn't tough, and I get some delicious smoke flavor I'm pretty happy. My most pleasant experiences have been at Jack Stack in Martin City. I'm frustrated paying 3x the money for what I can turn out in my sleep. I know the restauranteers got there from making good Q at competition but what they serve in competition isn't the same thing they serve for money. The culture can be carried on by backyard guys if the restaurants want to keep serving crap. I really don't think I'm king-shit of the BBQ, I promise I don't. I do pretty well for how long I've been dabbling with it and I've never had anybody turn up their nose at my stuff.
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12-26-2010, 09:26 PM	#34
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12-26-2010, 09:29 PM	#35
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12-28-2010, 04:10 PM	#44
Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $10369900 VARSITY	I went to Jack's Stack on Metcalf a few weeks ago, and it was bad. Just bad. And, it's the third time in a row that I've been disappointed there. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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12-28-2010, 04:14 PM	#45
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	Hey Reaper. Meat plus fire. Thats all it takes for good BBQ. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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