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Everything you need to know about Q39 with recipes and tips from our champion pitmasters, plus all things BBQ and experiencing Kansas City!

Kansas City, we’re all about smoky, saucy fall-off-the-bone barbecue. As a tribute to our city’s signature cuisine, we take you on a tour of everything you need to know about KC’s brand of ‘cue: the history, the sauce, the restaurants, the pit masters and more. So roll up your sleeves and dig right in — you’re […]

Article: SOUTHWEST COMPANION PASS SERIES – GUIDE TO KANSAS CITY Author:  Written By Jesse Publisher: Loophole Travel Date: September 12, 2016   Kansas City – The Paris of the Plains.  A midwestern treasure, located just a couple hundred miles from the geographic center of the United States.  Most travelers opt to spend their hard-earned vacation […]

Publisher: Matador Network Article: 15 things about Kansas City that are pushing it to the next level Author: Lindsay Wang August 4, 2016 1. The better barbecue Photo: Landon Vonderschmidt for Q39 Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise: Kansas City, Missouri, is king when it comes to the nation’s best barbecue. We do barbecue our […]

By: Sara Ventiera August 3, 2016 The history of barbecue is the history of America. The tradition of cooking proteins slow and low over burning wood is one of the few techniques indigenous to the United States. Throughout the Southeast and toward the West, most states and smaller subregions have regional barbecue variations with a […]

Some lighter, healthy options at KC restaurants for these hot summer days – Chow Town By Dave Eckert July 28, 2016 In these dog days of summer, it seems everyone is moving a little slower, staying inside longer, and eating lighter, both at home and while dining out. In the past, consuming fewer calories almost […]

By Emmie Martin July 1, 2016 Whether you’re gearing up for a Fourth of July picnic or simply enjoying the laid-back vibes of summer, the season calls for barbecue. So we teamed up with Foursquare to compile a list of the top barbecue joints across the US. Because the city-guide app allows users to save […]

Watch here Chef and owner Rob Magee of Q39 shares his tips for the perfect brisket, and plans for a new restaurant location. See more at www.Q39KC.com. Q39 Beef Brisket 1.                Trim Brisket down and leave only 1/8 inch thick fat cap 2.                Make a cut on the tip of the brisket across the grain. […]

Burger Bash: Yelp KC explores some of the best burgers in Kansas City metro – KSHB 41 By: Adam Schaumburg, Lindsay Shively May 18, 2016 Watch HERE KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s always burger season in our hearts, but with the grills fired up and summer around the corner, it’s time to really celebrate some […]

By: Aaron Blackwell May 4, 2016 Dry rubbed, smothered in sauce, slow smoked, or gorgeously grilled, barbecue in the Show Me State is nothing less than perfection—and these spots are living proof. To create this list, Yelp ranked local (non-chain) Missouri businesses categorized as “BBQ” on Yelp, based on number of reviews and star rating.   […]

The Bourbon & BBQ Experience

Calling all fathers and foodies alike–come enjoy this limited-time perfect pairing!