From UK to Kansas city

Hi Brethren,

New fella from the UK and wondering if anyone can help out. I am travelling to Kansas City on the 29th September for a week with my son (57 & 30) primarily to see the "real" BBQ scene, visit the American Royal and watch a couple of the UK teams cook at the show. Booked in to do a KCBS judges class too. However whilst I am no stranger to the US I don't know KC - MO at all. Wondering if any of you guys could give us a guide as to where to go (or not) for good BBQ/food joints, not necessarily for the tourists, just good BBQ, we can also hook up if you want to guide us. Or if any of you comp teams want to show us Brits how its done it would be our pleasure to learn!:grin: I will have a car when I am there so we can get about and not lean on anyone, staying in Lees Summit.

Thanks for any advice/help

Thats Great Thanks!!!!

As you say its a start. I had done a bit Googling and those names came up and they are on the list. I think we want to try Plowboys but just looking for some other joints that the locals know and love that are not too touristy. The reason I ask is that when I was working in Florida there was a great place north of Orlando where the normal UK tourists didn't go, 4 Rivers. The owner (i think) took the time to show me around, showed me how he did things I was there after the lunch and before the dinner rush and it was awesome, Its what got me converted over from Burnt grill offerings that us Brits are so good at. LOL! I saw the Smoke and knew I was in heaven! LOL!