KC In the News

“If you’re not from the south, as I am not, it’s not hard to lump all forms of barbecue together. Wade in a little deeper, and the regional differences emerge thick and fast. But the hub for American barbecue, according to Carolyn Wells, is Kansas City.”

"Just as the city’s central coordinates suggest, Kansas City is a hub for everything from agriculture and transportation, to gastronomy, arts, and culture. It’s surprisingly diverse and progressive, yet it’s proud to be a heartland city sprung from old-west traditions."

Four metro restaurants are included: Kansas City’s Game Day Chicken Wings and M&M Bakery for Missouri, while Jones Bar-B-Q and Leavenworth’s Excellent Choice appear for Kansas.

"Perhaps you want to try the legendary, Kansas City barbecue sauce created by the two sisters, Deborah “Shorty” and Mary “Little” Jones, because the Queer Eye crew featured them in Season Three. Perhaps you want try legendary, Kansas City barbecue sauce, period."

"Kansas City being nicknamed the Barbecue Capital of the World isn’t just for show. As of early April 2020, Visit KC said that more than 115 local establishments were smoking the city’s signature specialty, from ribs to burnt ends to pulled pork—and even vegan-friendly options."

"In a video capturing the visit, the Humboldt penguins are seen tottering about the halls of the museum, pausing at times to gaze up at the art around them. The museum’s director, Julián Zugazagoitia, quipped in the video that he spoke Spanish to the penguins — which are native to Chile and Peru — who he said appeared to “appreciate art history.”"

"The Kansas City restaurant industry has been turned upside down over the past few weeks due to COVID-19. Now, a group of local chefs, growers, distributors, industry insiders and business leaders have come together to create Chef Collective KC, a group dedicated to serving the community, while retaining their workforce."

"It’s late, far past the witching hour in this slightly worn room tucked inside what may be the most celebrated building in all of Kansas City, Missouri. It may not look like it, but this joint has played host to the greatest jazz players of all time, including Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and Count Basie."

"Standing tall, overlooking Kansas City, Missouri, is the National WWI Museum and Memorial, which transports visitors back in time with an in-depth look at World War I through life-sized exhibits, an interactive timeline and personal engagements."

"The museum, founded 30 years ago, tells these intertwined stories in various — and poignant — ways, starting with a 15-minute movie, 'They Were All Stars,' narrated by actor James Earl Jones."