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splatbass 02-07-2015 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 11315668)
The original Smoke Stack in Martin City was amazing but I don't if it's even still around.
I ate there 30 years ago and it was awesome. Anyone know if it still exists?

Nevermind, I looked it up. it is there as Jack Stack.

'Hamas' Jenkins 02-07-2015 05:32 PM
I've always thought the Smokehouse on North Oak was extremely underrated. I really like Gates too, but feel that OK Joe's is more yuppie hype than substance.

Stewie 02-07-2015 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 11315681)
I've always thought the Smokehouse on North Oak was extremely underrated. I really like Gates too, but feel that OK Joe's is more yuppie hype than substance.
Anthony Bourdain disagrees with you about Joe's KC. It's on his list of 13 places to eat before you die. It's the furthest thing from yuppie.

Demonpenz 02-07-2015 05:36 PM
Q39 was off the chain.

Bearcat 02-07-2015 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 11315681)
I've always thought the Smokehouse on North Oak was extremely underrated. I really like Gates too, but feel that OK Joe's is more yuppie hype than substance.
Ordering BBQ at a gas station doesn't really strike me as yuppie... granted, there's the OP restaurant, but I don't think that's where the hype originated.


I appreciate OK Joe's for the meat, as they let it stand on its own without drenching everything in sauce... as opposed to Gates, which has better sauce anyway, IMO.

'Hamas' Jenkins 02-07-2015 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewie (Post 11315685)
Anthony Bourdain disagrees with you about Joe's KC. It's on his list of 13 places to eat before you die. It's the furthest thing from yuppie.
Well, I'm glad that Anthony Bourdain thinks so highly of a second tier KC BBQ place that it's one of his 13 places to eat. That's also not a legitimate argument. And when talking about Joe's I'm not talking about the ambiance of the gas station, but the extent to which it has been hyped as the greatest thing ever, especially by people 25-45, despite not doing much to separate itself. It's not bad by any means, but aside from their pulled pork, they really don't do much all that well.

Raiderhater 02-07-2015 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 11315668)
I don't understand all the love for Jack Stack. I've eaten at multiple locations and the meat was always overcooked and dry. The original Smoke Stack in Martin City was amazing but I don't if it's even still around.

Personally, I've never had a bad meal at Zarda's and always eat there when in town. I used to love Hayward's and Rosedale but I have no idea if they're good anymore. Gates was always hit and miss and I never liked Bryant's, especially their sauce because it had too much brown sugar for my taste.

I'll have to hit up Q39 next time I'm in town, which may be this summer. Oh, and Joe's KC, too. I've never had it.
I have never had overcooked and dry meat at Jack Stack. You must just be showing up at really odd times.

Zarda's is OK, but nothing special. Can't day as though I've ever had a bad meal there but can't say as though I've had a great meal there either.


It really depends on what you are wanting. For example if you want ribs go with Arthur Bryant's (original location and use the bold and spicy sauce not the regular), Jack Stack or OK Joe's. Jack Stack dies everything will to excellent. Most other places have one or two items they do really well.

Raiderhater 02-07-2015 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 11315690)
Well, I'm glad that Anthony Bourdain thinks so highly of a second tier KC BBQ place that it's one of his 13 places to eat. That's also not a legitimate argument. And when talking about Joe's I'm not talking about the ambiance of the gas station, but the extent to which it has been hyped as the greatest thing ever, especially by people 25-45, despite not doing much to separate itself. It's not bad by any means, but aside from their pulled pork, they really don't do much all that well.
Their ribs are well above average.

DaneMcCloud 02-07-2015 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Raiderhader (Post 11315692)
I have never had overcooked and dry meat at Jack Stack. You must just be showing up at really odd times.

Zarda's is OK, but nothing special. Can't day as though I've ever had a bad meal there but can't say as though I've had a great meal there either.


It really depends on what you are wanting. For example if you want ribs go with Arthur Bryant's (original location and use the bold and spicy sauce not the regular), Jack Stack or OK Joe's. Jack Stack dies everything will to excellent. Most other places have one or two items they do really well.
My sister's Rehearsal Dinner was at Jack Stack on 95th and Metcalf. I was really disappointed in the food. On our next visit, we went to the downtown location, which was a little better but the cigarette smoke pretty much ruined the meal.

My parents like it so we've had it as dine in and carry out at the Metcalf location several times over the years. I've never had, what I'd call anyway, a good meal, nor have I been impressed. The sides have always been decent but the meat unimpressive.

I guess everyone has different tastes.

Miles 02-07-2015 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by splatbass (Post 11315678)
I ate there 30 years ago and it was awesome. Anyone know if it still exists?

Nevermind, I looked it up. it is there as Jack Stack.
That's too bad. Last went there in the 90's and it was really great. If I recall right other than the meat I really loved the bbq beans they had that spent some time in the smoker.

Raiderhater 02-07-2015 05:50 PM
And I don't know if it is too late or not, but I might be down for meeting up for dinner.

KCUnited 02-07-2015 05:54 PM
Smokestack, re-opened as The Stack with new owners, on Wornall is the definition of middle of the road bbq. The Polk-A-Dot Lounge next door is very legit, however.

stevieray 02-07-2015 05:55 PM
Woodyard on Merriam Lane

Simply Red 02-07-2015 05:58 PM
as childish as it sounds - I absolutely love gates ham on white bread.

Raiderhater 02-07-2015 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by stevieray (Post 11315705)
Woodyard on Merriam Lane
I've only been their twice. One time I had the ribs and, if the ribs are that damned good on a regular basis than they need to be mentioned as one of the premiere rib joints in town. I hesitate to mention them in that catagory just because it was only one time. But man if that is consistent......


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