It is easy to get lost in the day to day grind, but looking back on 2022 as whole makes me realize what an amazing year it has been. We have once again been fortunate enough to travel to some amazing places, some new, and some more familiar. We have seen gorgeous scenery, and have... Continue Reading →
Almost every Barbecue restaurant does specials. Some run one special all week, others do different items on certain days of the week. These specials can be a big draw for the restaurant. A few weeks ago I happened to try two of these specials just days apart. Pig in! Pig out! BBQ pizza Pig In!... Continue Reading →
Texas Hill Country is located in central/south Texas. Major spots include San Marcos, New Braunfels, Wimberly, Luckenbach, and Fredericksburg to name a few. In Fredericksburg you will find, shopping, restaurants, breweries, live music, and wineries by the dozen. Texas hill country has over 100 different wineries, with over 50 of them located in the Fredericksburg... Continue Reading →
When planning our central Texas road trip we knew a stop in Lockhart needed to be on the agenda, and Kreuz Market was our destination. Kreuz is a staple of the central Texas barbecue scene. The name Kreuz Market first appeared in 1900 and has been operating in Lockhart in a couple of different buildings... Continue Reading →
Station 8 BBQ is new to the restaurant scene in Wichita, and a place I could not wait to try. They opened to the public a few weeks ago and have been receiving great reviews. Their hours are limited, 11-2 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Photos from Facebook I had tried to coordinate a lunch date... Continue Reading →
Meat Mitch BBQ Kansas City (Leawood)
After a few amazing days in Lake City we made our way around the mountains to Ouray Colorado. Ouray is a quaint mountain town that is a hub for San Juan mountain adventures. Offering plenty of food and lodging options, Jeep and ATV rental, off-road trail access, hot springs, spas, and stunning mountain views. Ouray... Continue Reading →
This summer we took our first trip to San Juan mountains. This is an area of Colorado that is known for its off-road trials, so I have been wanting to take our jeep there for quite some time. We started our stay in Lake City, a small community that caters to off-roaders and their needs.... Continue Reading →
Char Bar, Westport Kansas City Char Bar is place I had been wanting to try for a few years, but never found time to work it in while we were in KC. That changed a couple of weeks ago, when the wife, myself, and my in laws stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I found myself tagging along with the wife for a short trip to Overland Park. She had a continuing education event, and I had an idea. Two Titans of Kansas City BBQ have locations in the Overland Park/Leawood area, I was going to try them both and compare. A little over... Continue Reading →
Brisket, sausage, and pulled pork Bite Me BBQ is one the cities highest rated barbecue spots. It is located in downtown Wichita at 132 St Francis, on the edge of old town. I have been there for lunch and dinner and the quality remains consistent throughout the day. I have taken many trips there over... Continue Reading →
Recently an article was published by the Chefs Pencil ranking americas best bbq cities. It stirred up quite the controversy around here listing Wichita Kansas as the third best barbecue city in the United States. Some defended their city and its ranking, and others were outspoken in their disagreement. Having lived in, or relatively close... Continue Reading →
Saturday morning we decided to "travel" a bit north of Park City Kansas to grab a quick coffee and breakfast at Elderslie Farm. More specifically at their Bramble Cafe. The Bramble Cafe only offers outdoor seating so it is only open part of the year. My intention was to just grab a pastry and coffee,... Continue Reading →
Kansas City is a destination the wife and I try to visit several times a year. We love to spend the weekend eating, drinking, shopping, and exploring the city. This trip we decided to stay downtown close to the plaza, at the Intercontinental Hotel. We found a good deal on Priceline, $133 a night. The... Continue Reading →
We decided we would take a return trip to Estes Park in October of 2020. We had previously visited the area in the fall of 2018, and loved our experience. The town is your typical Colorado mountain town. Quaint, lots of local shops, and restaurants to explore and eat at. The most surprising thing about... Continue Reading →
I have slowly built up my barbecue arsenal over the past few years, much to my wife's dismay. I started off on a traditional beginner smoker, a Weber smokey mountain 22in, the big guy. It was a nice cooker, got my feet wet, and started me down the barbecue path. I sold the weber after... Continue Reading →
First of all welcome! I am your typical middle aged midwesterner in most regards. Day job as an electrician, but traveling, and barbecue are what interest me. My wife and I are always planning our next trip. whether that be a weekend in Kansas City, a week in the mountains in Colorado, or exploring coastal... Continue Reading →
Chef J BBQ is currently located in the West Bottoms area of Kansas City Missouri. I say currently because they plan to move to Pennway Pointe in downtown KC next to the new ferris wheel soon. Chef J BBQ has also picked up a small side gig this year, slinging barbecue at Arrow Head stadium... Continue Reading →
The Overland Park/Kansas City area is known for its tons of barbecue spots, each with its own cool vibe. But in the midst of all that, there's one place that really stands out — Buck Tui. Running the show at this joint is the awesome chef, Ted Liberda, who brings together Thai flavors with the... Continue Reading →
We were lucky enough to find ourselves in Phoenix, in August, during a heatwave. Not the best time of year to visit, but we made the most of it. I was chosen to present at a conference that was being hosted at the J.W. Marriott resort and spa in Scottsdale Arizona. A first class resort,... Continue Reading →
Image from Google Joes Kansas City Barbecue, Formally known as Oklahoma Joes is a Kansas institution. You can't talk about the best BBQ in Kansas City without mentioning Joes. It has been voted one of the top barbecue restaurants in the county, and Joes Z-man sandwich is on many peoples must try list. Check the... Continue Reading →
Located in the San Juan mountain range, right off the notorious million dollar highway lies Silverton Colorado. Silverton is a small town bustling with activity from tourist shopping and eating along Main Street. Sitting in the middle of Main Street is a bright pink building that is home to Thee Pitts Again BBQ, an award... Continue Reading →
Is Texas Barbecue taking over in Kansas City? To answer that question there is one place to start, Harp Barbecue. Harp Barbecue serves out of a back room inside Crane Brewing Company in Raytown Missouri, about 20 minutes outside of downtown Kansas City. Head pit master Tyler Harp grew up in the KC area, but... Continue Reading →
Franklin Barbecue is one of the most talked about and celebrated barbecue restaurants in the country. Honestly if you are reading this you more than likely already know who Aaron Franklin is. He has long been the face of Texas barbecue, celebrated in Texas Monthly's top 50 multiple times, and James Beard award winner. His... Continue Reading →
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