Man vs. Food KC episode

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Originally Posted by Dayze

over the years, most of the popular places. I don't think I've had a truly nasty sammich, but most have been average / so-so etc. I guess just disappointing considering all the hype ?
OK Joes - long time ago, but remember a big onion ring on top; it was damn good. Probably the best that I can recall. would definitely go back.

Zarda - average at best. this is where i got the 'tastes like lunch meat' comment. My brother mentioned that, and it sort of stuck in my head. Fried mushrooms were the best part of the meal. Dont' care to go back if I can help it.

Gates - brisket and ham. it was 'ok'. AGain, I guess I had built up some hype in my head. Ive only eaten there twice in 10 years; the first about 8 years ago; the 2nd about 3 months ago. brisket was dry, chewy; wasn't all the big compared to the price etc. Fries were good. Don't care to go back unless I should try something else.

L.C.s - hole in the wall off Blue Ridge and 470. used to get it all the time whe I lived in Grandview. Good sized sammich; good prices; meat was always good. Not sure if they're even there any more.

K & M - ...but a LONG time...can't really remember it.
Brobecks' - right across from where we moved to. it's average at best. same deal was gates; dry brisket, chewy; reminded me of lunchmeat (turkey/ham). but decent price I suppose.

......those are about the only ones that stick out.

I'm sure there are a ton I've never been to/heard of. I like the hole in the wall joints.

Zarda's does indeed suck. They're bad and you are correct about them being bad. How KC's rich barebcue culture suddenly turned into
"90% lunchmeat" based off of Zarda's and Brokecks is beyond me. Do you know that the KC area has 90-100 BBQ places open at any given time? Two lunchmeat places is not 90%, it is 2%.

You've been to the incredible OK Joe's and L.C.'s. Go back. Also consult this list (http://economy.kansascity.com/?q=node/2070) and pick names at random.