Sunday, April 5, 2009
Gates and Sons BBQ - Original Location
Gates and Sons BBQ is another legend in the BBQ world, especially for their sauce. Coincidentally, this place is located on Brooklyn Avenue, only about two miles north of Arthur Bryant's. You would think that would be a cool place to live, but there is virtually nothing else open or noteworthy in either neighborhood. Kansas City? I'd rather be in Philadelphia.Man, has the weather been a bummer! As you can see in this photo, it was snowing in Kansas City on Sunday morning, and throughout the afternoon as we drove east toward St. Louis. It is windy, and it is cold!
A Slab or Rack of Baby Back Ribs @ Gates and Sons
These ribs were good, not as special as I had been dreaming the past several months while planning the roadtrip. The sauce was good, but a bit salty. The ends of this slab were overcooked. I finished it eagerly, so they were still good, but not just as fantastic as I had fantasized.
Stroud's Pan Fried Chicken - Kansas City, KS
Steve and I headed across the state line to dine in Kansas City, Kansas, about ten minutes from our hotel. I never piloted an SUV before. These are some big vehicles, but I adjusted. Stroud's Pan Fried Chicken receives kudos as some of the best fried chicken in the US. I hope it lives up to expectations.
Fried Chicken Livers
I had to try the fried chicken livers I read about. Giant, crunchy nuggets of salty, fried organ meat. You can't beat this dish's nutritonal value. And this was the half-order size!
We Ate Just a Little Bit of Food
I was underwhelmed by Stroud's, a victim of both excessive praise on internet food forums of over-cooked chicken. It was still good, but not on the national level. Willie Mae's in New Orleans was in another league. The chicken came cooked-to-order, too hot to eat for almost ten minutes. The family-style portions were huge!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Barbecue Flavored Dental Floss?
I wonder if barbecue flavored dental floss exists. I Googled it and found this web site for bacon flavored dental floss. Crazy. And no, I did not buy any, yet.http://www.mcphee.com/items/11847.html.
Arthur Bryant's Barbecue
Arthur Bryant's Barbecue is legendary in the BBQ world. Arthur
Bryant's Barbecue receives acclaim for brisket, burnt ends, ribs, and, of course, it's BBQ sauce. I have to try the burnt ends sandwich. I have read rave after rave about it on different BBQ and foodie forums. I like the photo of the restaurant as we drove up to it. It sounds crazy, but I cannot explain how excited I am!
Bryant's Barbecue receives acclaim for brisket, burnt ends, ribs, and, of course, it's BBQ sauce. I have to try the burnt ends sandwich. I have read rave after rave about it on different BBQ and foodie forums. I like the photo of the restaurant as we drove up to it. It sounds crazy, but I cannot explain how excited I am!
Barbecued Beef Sandwich
Steve ordered the BBQ Beef sandwich with french fries. He claimed it was one of the best he has ever tasted. I had a bite and almost wished I could change my order.
Burnt Ends - Open-faced Sandwich
Arthur Bryant's Burnt Ends - Open-faced Sandwich. I ordered french fries with mine, too. The bread the burnt brisket ends and sauce are served over is actually Wonder Bread. I completely understand why the line of customers stretched out the door. The burnt ends were tender and spicy - a really nice mouth-warming sauce. I purchased two bottles of their Sweet Heat and two bottles of their Original Spicy Hot BBQ sauces, along with one container of Arthur Bryant's spice rub mix. Who will be the lucky recipients of these treasures?
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