Q39 Blog

Joyce Smith 3/17/2017 This year, Americans are expected to spend more than ever on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The National Retail Federation surveyed 7,609 consumers on their St. Patrick’s Day spending plans. The retail group estimates Americans will spend $5.3 billion this year, compared with $4.4 billion in 2016. The federation has been tracking St. […]

Article: Q39’s Rob Magee changing the landscape of Kansas City barbecue Author: By Dave Eckert Publisher: The Kansas City Star – Special to The Star Date: February 16, 2017 Here’s an assertion I’d like you to consider: Rob Magee’s Q39 Restaurant has forever changed the barbecue landscape in Kansas City. I truly believe that. And […]

Matthew Anderson February 14, 2017 Chef Rob Magee of Q39 BBQ In this episode, Matty gets the opportunity to sit down and talk with Q39 owner and head chef, Rob Magee.  Rob talks about his experience in competitions, the fundamentals of great BBQ, and his mindset to turn Q39 into iconic restaurant it is. Listen […]

Alex 2/10/17 Date Night: Kansas City Style | Kansas City Moms Blog Date night is like an oasis in the dry, exhaustive, harsh desert of parenting. It can feel like forever to get there, but once you’re there, it’s paradise. Here are some ideas for date night in the heart of Kansas City. (It was […]

2/2/2017 Ardie A. Davis Dallas/Fort Worth beats Kansas City big time on barbecue tacos per capita. We are not at a loss for excellent to so-so tacos, but good luck finding barbecue tacos in Chow Town. We have tortillas. We have smoked meat. But the two are seldom married in our major barbecue restaurants. Breaking […]

2/1/2017 Adam Schaumburg We’re excited to announce Yelp’s Top 50 Places to Eat in KC in 2017! Here at Yelp, we’re obsessed with the food scene in this wonderful city and love being the word-of-mouth guide for locals and visitors alike to discover the hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems. Whether it’s a local household name or a new […]

We asked Foursquare which restaurant has the most people checking in on its Swarm app in each state. The results: Americans still love pizza, beer and tacos — but there are a few surprises. One dumpling place made the list (in a city known for seafood), a Disney restaurant has the most check-ins for Florida, and […]

BY JOYCE SMITH On Veterans Day, many restaurants and retailers are saying thank you to veterans and active military members with special discounts. Many of the offers require proof of I.D. or a uniform; be sure to check ahead. ▪ Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City: Free lunch at Horizons Buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]

A visit to the bustling Q39 (1000 West 39th Street) usually requires a wait — particularly if you’ve come for barbecue on the weekend. Owner Rob Magee aims to ease your pain, beginning December 1. That’s when he expects to open an expansion on the west side of his current space, accommodating nearly 100 additional […]