Category

Midwest

Restaurant Kansas City

Winstead’s: Kansas City Burger Parlor Bathed in Green Neon

I had already eaten two four-meat combo platters at Kansas City barbecue establishments, but I couldn’t resist Winstead’s late night lure. This Kansas City fixture is known for its hamburgers. Gastronomic luminaries like Kansas...
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Snead’s Bar-B-Que: Brisket, Beef Brownies and More in Belton

Snead’s Bar-B-Que is out in the country, over a half-hour south of Kansas City. A short distance, considering I was on a mission. Michael Stern, one of my restaurant gurus (though he probably doesn’t...
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Woodyard Bar-B-Que: Harnessing the Power of Pecan Wood

Less than a week ago, I was tearing up and down I-35 with my father and brother, gorging on brisket and ribs around Austin. This week, I’ve been doing the same thing, only minus...