Thursday, October 13, 2011

Enjoying Kansas City BBQ

While I was at the zoo, I quizzed workers on the best place to get true Kansas City BBQ.  The unanimous response was Jack Stack Barbeque, so I headed to their newest location in Country Club Plaza. 


Fiorella's Jack Stack BBQ is part of an institution in Kansas City.  Originally opened by Jack Fiorella  in 1974, this is a spin-off of a chain of family restaurants called Smokestack BBQ opened by Jack's father in 1957.  The Smoke Stack restaurants are still owned and operated in the Kansas City area by his siblings.


At least in the Country Club Plaza location, I would describe the restaurant as upscale barbeque based on the decor, but the prices were still very reasonable.  I ate for around $11 with drink.



The leather used on the bench seats was beautiful, and incredibly soft.


The food was AMAZING!!!  I was very impressed with the well cooked and flavorful meat.  In 1977, brick-oven cooking was introduced into the menu and created the most extensive barbeque menu in the country.  After a trip to the Yugoslav coast, the decision was made to introduce seafood to the traditional BBQ menu.  Recently, they started shipping their items nationwide.  

Just in case anyone in interested in trying some authentic Kansas City style BBQ - http://www.jackstackbbq.com/default.asp


Right across the street from the restaurant was the headquarters for Hallmark!  I had no idea it was located in Missouri!  I thought about walking in and asking if Platinum gold crown card member's got a special tour or something.


Country Club Plaza

This is a beautiful, very upscale shopping district.

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