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For Immediate Release: March 31, 2009Contact: Alan Carr, 816-691-3829 • Derek Klaus, 816-691-3849
No matter how you spell it, barbecue is a way of life in Kansas City. And for good reason, as the saucy metropolis is home to more barbecue restaurants per capita than anywhere else in the country. The signature food is served up at more than 100 barbecue establishments, each boasting its personal house specialty. If that wasn’t enough, KC is also home to several world-class festivals devoted to the heavenly ‘cue—including the largest barbecue competition in the world, the American Royal Barbecue.
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Arthur Bryant's Barbecue, exterior Caption: Author Calvin Trillin once declared Arthur Bryant's "the single best restaurant in the world." This image is not available for download. Download: Click here to request image.
Gates Bar-B-Q Caption: Opened in 1946, Gates Bar-B-Q offers five locations, each greeting customers with their signature, "Hi, may I help you?" Download: Low-Res; High-Res
Kansas City Barbecue Caption: Kansas City-style barbecue is slow-smoked for up to 18 hours. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
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Arthur Bryant's BarbecueArthur Bryant, the legendary King of Ribs, is the most renowned barbequer in history>>816 231-1123Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue - PlazaRated #1 barbecue in the country by Zagat's. Fresh seafood, certified Angus steaks.>>816 531-7427Gates Bar-B-Q - DowntownFamily-owned KC barbecue tradition, cafeteria style. Full bar. Major credit cards. >>816 483-3880
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