KC isn't in top 30 bbq cities

[JSaus]

#62, Anchorage, Arizona. I think that speaks to the validity of this article.

Best Cities for BBQ in America

Ranking	City	Average Rating	Number of BBQ Places
1	New Orleans, LA	4.31	18
2	Oklahoma City, OK	4.26	33
3	Charlotte, NC	4.25	26
3	Wichita, KS	4.25	18
3	Virginia Beach, VA	4.25	15
6	Columbus, OH	4.24	19
7	Seattle, WA	4.23	30
8	St. Louis, MO	4.21	46
9	Miami, FL	4.18	34
9	Newark, NJ	4.18	17
11	Portland, OR	4.17	23
12	El Paso, TX	4.17	15
13	Irvine, CA	4.17	12
14	San Diego, CA	4.16	47
14	Louisville, KY	4.16	29
16	Baltimore, MD	4.15	13
17	Minneapolis, MN	4.14	14
18	Austin, TX	4.14	67
19	Phoenix, AZ	4.14	33
20	Durham, NC	4.13	15
20	Tampa, FL	4.13	31
20	Chicago, IL	4.13	72
23	Long Beach, CA	4.13	12
24	Lexington, KY	4.13	12
25	Nashville, TN	4.12	63
26	Denver, CO	4.10	29
27	Indianapolis, IN	4.10	29
28	Orlando, FL	4.10	54
29	Washington DC	4.10	20
30	Los Angeles, CA	4.09	95
31	New York City, NY	4.09	73
32	Las Vegas, NV	4.07	75
33	Tulsa, OK	4.06	25
34	Colorado Springs, CO	4.06	17
35	San Francisco, CA	4.05	28
36	Honolulu, HI	4.05	47
37	Albuquerque, NM	4.05	19
38	Dallas, TX	4.04	74
39	Kansas City, MO	4.04	26
40	Pittsburgh, PA	4.03	18
41	Cincinnati, OH	4.02	21
42	San Jose, CA	4.02	21
43	Mesa, AZ	4.00	16
44	Bakersfield, CA	4.00	14
45	Lincoln, NE	4.00	13
46	Raleigh, NC	4.00	11
47	Memphis, TN	3.99	61
48	Tucson, AZ	3.97	32
49	Milwaukee, WI	3.96	14
50	Oakland, CA	3.96	12
51	Greensboro, NC	3.95	11
52	Corpus Christi, TX	3.94	18
53	Fort Worth, TX	3.94	35
54	Omaha, NE	3.93	15
55	Philadelphia, PA	3.93	29
56	Houston, TX	3.93	100
57	Jacksonville, FL	3.92	50
58	Aurora, CO	3.9	10
59	San Antonio, TX	3.86	85
60	Boston, MA	3.82	14
61	Plano, TX	3.82	11
62	Anchorage, AZ	3.60	10

 

[Greg in Utah]

Hipsters put that list together.

 

[JimK]

In related news, Eau Claire, Wisconsin was just voted best city in America for Maryland crab cakes.

(it actually wasn't, but would be just as reasonable as some of the BBQ choices in the above article)

 

[Frank in Colorado]

I finished up a hotel project in KC earlier this year. It entailed site visits several times a year. Engineers and Contractors would take me to some REAL GOOD Kansas City BBQ.

My favorites are Arthur Bryant's (original location) and Jack Stack in The Freight House locations:

Arthur Bryant's - Kansas City, MO

Arthur Bryant, the legendary King of Ribs, is the most renowned barbequer in history. He created a unique sauce and style that has attracted the likes of former Presidents Harry Truman, Jimm...

www.arthurbryantsbbq.com

Kansas City Style BBQ Restaurant | Nationwide Delivery | Jack Stack BBQ

Experience premium Kansas City Barbecue at any of our 6 locations. A wide selection of tender and juicy BBQ dishes perfect for event catering or nationwide delivery.

www.jackstackbbq.com

 

[Andy Linn]

I showed this list to my dad. He reminded me I had told him Wichita was better on BBQ than KC way back 30+ years ago (when we traveled every weekend for sports).

These days - I have to say KC has Wichita on sheer volume. Have spent a significant amount of time in both cities. Have eaten a lot of bbq in both cities in retail establishments, residences and tailgating. Have family in both cities. I cannot imagine giving the Wichita the nod on a "best of" list. That is no slight on Wichita, KS as I have had some great food there.

 

[J Hasselberger]

The Chef has no lead in his Pencil.

 

[Rusty James]

Bumping an old thread here, but Charlotte is #3 ?

I did not even see Lexington, NC, or Shelby, NC on the list either.

 

[Bruce McClure]

Thanks for some human understanding Colin and Bob.
All of these “best” lists are completely subjective unless they are based on financial bottom lines.

Wait, wut? You're telling me there's a financial ulterior motive to publishing these "best of" lists? Say it isn't so! LQTM

My feeling...if you like the place, you like it. Who am I to judge anything anyone likes? Geez....

 

[Jeff Boudman]

Bumping an old thread here, but Charlotte is #3 ?

I did not even see Lexington, NC, or Shelby, NC on the list either.

They only listed cities. I was more than a little surprised Charlotte finished at #3.
There are only a handful of BBQ restaurants left in Charlotte.

 

[Erik Tracy]

San Diego? (I live here)

I just spit coffee on my keyboard.

Me and a buddy have been on a multi-year quest trying bbq places in San Diego - they rate from meh to pretty good, but a place on the "best" in the US?

Is there a link to fink some of these highly rated joints in each city?

 

[MikeLucky]

The problem with their ratings, is they're using Tripadvisor reviews. Online reviews are worthless. Yelp put together a list of top BBQ joints in OKC, and Texas Roadhouse was named #1 .

Is that enough said ?

If you read the article, even Tripadvisor called the writer to say they had nothing to do with the list. Lol. I'm not sure where these guys got their data or what their motive is with this one.

 

[Mark Foreman]

Miami, Newark, and Portland over El Paso?