BBQ of KC

In late April, I decided to turn the page in the long book that is my life. I moved over 1,000 miles away from everything I knew in Pennsylvania to Kansas City, Missouri. My grandpa did the same, but these days, people always want to know why. I've kept a list of reasons for when I'm asked this question, but I'll be honest: the number one reason I moved here is because of the cuisine. I was here as a child and also early on in my career, but now I can definitely tell you that you can't get this kind of barbecue outside of Kansas City. I am pictured here at Joe's, which is famous for its rub and barbecue sandwich.  Smokehouse Barbecue: Had my first taste of KC BBQ at Smokehouse BBQ at North Oak, the original location, back in the 2010s. You can smell the smokey flavor from miles away. Here's me sitting in the same spot today. From what I've heard, Smokehouse BBQ keeps a grill underneath the pit. They place their sides on this grill, so all the good flavor and...