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Gurdy0714 OP t1_jcz6vau wrote
No, the intro to the article explains what you just said, and also the importance of The Negro Motorist Green Book. Did you read beyond the intro?
Gurdy0714 OP t1_jcz78im wrote
The barbecue industry in KC was largely built on Black business owners who capitalized on the location near the baseball stadium for the Kansas City Monarchs, which was the Negro League Baseball team for the city, as well as the nearby jazz clubs. It's an interesting story that is much deeper than just being a bunch of barbecue restaurants.
zenrubble t1_jd0hrqi wrote
I moved from KC 30+ years ago, but at one time I worked just down the street from Rosedale BBQ. The smell was divine and the barbecue outstanding. I would try to eat there at least once a week if possible. Joe's wasn't around then, but it was always worth stopping at Gates and Sons. I sent a few folks there but forgot the warn them about the yelling. They were a but startled. Jack Stack is OK, but there are others that are better (IMHO). Zarda has the best burnt ends and their beans are loaded with pieces of outside cuts. Now you have me missing KC - you can't find burnt ends many other places.
Dizzy_Bridge_794 t1_jd1j8r8 wrote
I’ve been to some of the places on the list. Huge BBQ fan. For brisket places in Texas has KC beat.
Flyover_Fred t1_jdqfo7v wrote
KC is DECENT. I think Texas and the South Carolina do it better though.
FriscoeHotsauce t1_jcywzyh wrote
That article sucks, and is just a listicle ad for 10 KC BBQ places
KC BBQ is a thing because Kansas City used to be a trading post for Cattle being herded north from Texas and Oklahoma. The stock yards used to be a huge space along the river, and cattle was bought and sold more than anywhere in the Midwest, maybe even the U.S. before being shipped off on the rail lines that converged at Kansas City.