Q39 Blog

Everything you need to know about Q39 with recipes and tips from Executive Chef Philip, plus all things BBQ and experiencing Kansas City!

Publisher: Feast Magazine Article: “Sneak Peek: On One-Year Anniversary, Q39 Introduces New Menu Items” Author: Pete Dulin May 7, 2015 feastmagazine.com Next Mon., May 11, six new dishes will make their debut as Q39 reaches its one-year anniversary. The restaurant made a splash in Kansas City’s barbeque scene last April. Co-owners Chef Rob Magee and […]

Out with the old and in with the new—menu items, that is. What would summer dining be without barbeque, the most quintessential cuisine of the season? Fortunately Q39 updated its lineup in honor of one year in business with soon to be favorites such as smoked fried chicken drizzled with chipotle barbeque sauce, the Mr. […]

One year ago, restaurant owner Rob McGee raised the bar on Kansas City barbeque when Q39 opened its doors. That’s quite the achievement when you’re located in the ‘Que capital of the world. But Rob’s restaurant was a fresh concept – with a menu featuring both barbeque and wood-fire grilled dishes, served from the area’s […]

Note: Bracket results are determined by the food critics and staff contributors of KCFoodGuys.com. Fan voting will be used to identify the “2015 Kansas City People’s Champ” and will be recognized when we announce the 2015 KCFoodGuys.com BBQ bracket champion. KCFoodGuys.com 2015 Ultimate BBQ Tournament Champion Q39/LCs: So its come down to Q39 versus LCs […]

  By Rob Roberts March 18, 2015 Business has been so smokin’ hot during Q39’s first year that the proprietors of the trendy barbecue establishment are already looking for two new locations. Steve Gasperi of Gasperi Group Commercial Real Estate LLC said he is helping Q39’s owners, national barbecue champ Rob Magee and his wife, […]

Preparation:  Trim Brisket down and leave only 1/8 inch thick fat cap Make a cut on the tip of the brisket across the grain. (after cooking the brisket it is very hard to tell which way the grain is going, this technique will help guide you to cut across the grain). Coat with Brisket Rub […]

The story of barbeque is one of patience and tradition. You take an unpopular cut of meat that may be tough or inexpensive. You place it over low heat for most of a day and you end up with something glorious. You do this for many years and eventually you may get to open a […]

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 […]