Jane & Michael Stern

"Must-Try: Z-Man - Excellent sliced brisket sandwich, topped with smoked provolone and onion rings (!) and served on a roll."

Andrew Zimmern

"Where to Eat Meat in Kansas City: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que - They’ve changed their name to Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, but the pilgrimage worthy burnt ends and pulled pork remain the same. The line can be out the door any time of day at the original gas station location, but it’s worth the wait."

Jane & Michael Stern

"The pork itself is fantastic – the gal behind the counter insisted I try some NOT bound in sauce. It is sweet, tender, juicy, and radiant with smoke flavor."

Jane & Michael Stern

"While the plain pulled pork is great sauceless, in this sandwich meat and sauce are inextricable."

Andrew Zimmern

"Bourdain names it on his list of restaurants to eat at before you die, not to mention the pilgrimage worthy burnt ends and pulled pork remain the same."

Anthony Bourdain

"Here, the brisket and ribs are all of a quality that meets the high standards even of Kansas City natives. It's the best BBQ in Kansas City, which makes it the best BBQ in the world."

Food Network

"This beauty is stuffed with the flavorful tips of beef briskets that are seasoned and then smoked for 17 hours, resulting in a gorgeous char."

Larry Olmsted

"As perfectly prepared as you will ever see - ribs do not get any better than these."

Daniel Vaughn

"The tender pork ribs are superb and the beans might be the best in Kansas City."

Dan Myers

"Moist, juicy, smoky, tender — all those adjectives you thought you knew the definition of will only conjure one image in your mind from here on out. They’re the best you’ll ever have."