Q39 Blog

Just in time for your weekend Royals watch party, we’ve snagged the recipe for the Best Chicken Wings on the Planet from Q39. While the recipe does require a bit of extra effort, isn’t it worth it to serve your family and friends the world’s (self-described) best wings? Start cooking now—or order up something already […]

By: Olney Fisher Spaces Magazine Just when you thought everything that could be said about barbeque in Kansas City has been said, someone comes along with something else to say. In the case of Q39, it’s actually something worth listening to. Although this is barbeque firmly rooted in the Kansas City tradition, and it follows […]

Restaurant review: Competition barbeque wins at Westport’s Q39 (The Kansas City Star) BY JILL WENDHOLT SILVA THE KANSAS CITY STAR Professional chefs who expect to win big at the American Royal are often disappointed when they don’t tally at the top of the pack. But trophy-toting weekend barbeque warriors receive no guarantees of success when […]

Publisher: The Kansas City Star – Chow Town Article: “Q39 and Slaps BBQ make Zagat’s list of ‘Hottest BBQ Joints’ in the U.S.” (Chow Town) Author: Sarah Gish July 17, 2014 Usually, when a national food website publishes a list of great barbeque restaurants, the editors spotlight well-established Kansas City barbeque spots such as Arthur Bryant’s, […]

BY ARDIE A. DAVIS I’ve returned to Chow Town’s new Q39 twice since my first visit last month. Each time I’ve been wowed by chef/pitmaster/owner Rob Magee’s mastery of the art and science of barbeque. Besides consistent food quality and signature dishes, Magee knows that a key to success in the barbeque business is customer […]

By Charles Ferruzza The Pitch Q39, the one month-old barbeque restaurant at 1000 West 39th Street, makes a big claim on its menu. The platter of six chicken wings served here, glazed in a tangy chipotle barbeque sauce, are called “the best wings on the planet.”But the restaurant’s chef and owner Rob Magee isn’t noted for […]

Gerard Craft is the name most associated with contemporary dining in St. Louis. His flagship restaurant, Niche(nichestlouis.com), offers upscale New American cuisine. Next-door to Niche in Clayton is the casual, family-friendlyPastaria (pastariastl.com), which serves terrific pasta and Neapolitan-style pizza. The past two years have been especially strong for new spots, including a new home for the Louisiana […]