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By: Hannah Ballard April 13, 2016   Q39 is my favorite BBQ in Kansas City. Most people argue the old favorites are much better, simply because they’ve been around longer, but trust me–this one’s the best. But, there’s a catch here. Q39 opened last year. It’s the new guy on the scene and is still […]

By: Kate Donnelly April 6, 2016 Barbecue is a polarizing topic. So many regions lay claim to America’s best, but the pitmasters of Kansas City have as strong a claim as anyone. And, there’s unspoken rule, you don’t leave town without inhaling some serious grub. It should be noted, locals take their meats, especially burnt […]

Article: Bucket List Barbecue: 12 BBQ Joints You Have to Eat at Once – Cool Material Author: By Drew Haas Publisher: Cool Material – coolmaterial.com Date: March 30, 2016   The barbecue belt stretches from the Carolinas across the South down to Texas. While delicious smoked protein can be found across the States, we focused […]

Try our award-winning Kansas City Style BBQ only at Q39. Try our BBQ from our two locations in Overland Park and Midtown. Check out our list of BBQ Awards below. 2012 National Reserve Grand Champion Overall Team of the Year, Team competed in 11 states in 36 contests. Finished with seven grand championships and six […]

Rob and his wife, Kelly, created their dream venue from scratch, making it completely functional for producing great food from scratch.  They wanted it fun and contemporary, rustic and friendly but urban, contemporary, and, of course, impeccably clean. The idea was always to offer the best barbeque in Kansas City with the best service possible.– […]

Publisher: MARTHASTEWART.COM Article: 7 Barbecue Spots for a Finger-Lickin’ Good Rehearsal Dinner – Martha Stewart Weddings Author: Brooke Porter Katz February 2, 2016 Chances are, your wedding reception is going to be a classy affair with a three-course menu. So why not go more casual the night before? One idea: cue the ‘cue. Here’s a […]

By: Kate Baxendale, Jan Dumay, Nancy Staab and Allyson Wilson February 1, 2016  435 Magazine presents 49 compelling reasons to wear our KC heart on our tees right now — from a craft beer renaissance and the iconic architecture elevating our skyline, to a tech-preneur boom and epic tailgating scene. We are no longer Flyover Country. […]

After a long day of feeding us, here’s how these pros unwind at home. Story by Kimberly Stern February 1, 2016 If you think food is the very last thing on these chefs’ minds after a grueling day preparing dishes for restaurant patrons, think again. Cooking is their thing. But forget the crisp white chef’s […]