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Final Red Friday! - Great Day KC

Two men standing in front of a table with food on it.
— Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29

Thanksgiving Feast! - Great Day KC


A man and woman posing in front of trays of food.
— Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29

Yelp Top 100 restaurants in the Midwest! - Great Day KC

A group of people are preparing food in a kitchen.
— Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29

The Fountain City Foodie's Guide to the World Capital of BBQ (MO)

About 11 years ago, I moved to Kansas City. Shortly after, I uttered those nine words that nearly every Cowtowner has said at one point or another, "I'm going to visit every barbeque place in town." Like many, I didn't truly realize the full weight of what I was saying when I said it...

Platter with smoked spare ribs, close up
— disKCovery-Devan Dignan

Dish & Drink KC: An Italian Sausage Co. sandwich collab, Scott's barbecue birthday party, and an Ugly Dinner at Fox and Pearl

One of KC's hidden gems, Scott's Kitchen and Catering, is celebrating their 5th year in business by giving us all the meat sweats...

BBQ meat platter with side dishes
— The Pitch-Tyler Shane

Top Places to Eat in Kansas City

Yelp's Top 25 Places to Eat is a list unlike any other "best of" out there...

BBQ ribs, brisket and sausage on bread slices
— Yelp blog-Sarah Garten

All Fired Up

In a city with such rich history in barbecue, one does not break into the Kansas City meat scene without significant talent. In the Northland, one can experience Kansas City barbecue in all its forms, from the classic award-winning barbecue restaurants to craft joints that reevaluate traditions within the community...

Assorted tacos, close up
— Northland City Lifestyle-Katie Currid

Kansas City Needs a BBQ Renaissance

Texas has it beat when it comes to beef-based barbecue. But a few upstart pitmasters are hoping to change KC's reputation.

Assorted BBQ meats served with sides and condiments
— Texas monthly-Daniel Vaughn

BBQ ribs blind taste test with Mitchell Schwartz

Carrington Harrison of 'The Drive' and former Chiefs offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz put Kansas City BBQ to the test, a blind taste test, to be exact. Mitchell and CDot will be sampling a variety of meats and sides from four of KC's favorite BBQ eateries, Scott's Kitchen, Plowboys, Jousting Pigs, and Hawg Jaw Que and Brew.

Carrington Harrison and Mitchell Schwartz trying out Kansas City BBQ
— 610 SPORTS RADIO

The Best Burritos in All 50 States

In the United States, its styles are many: Tex-Mex, San Francisco Mission, Colorado green chili-smothered, Durango, and more.

Loaded beef burrito, close up
— Food & Wine

The 25 Best Places for Barbecue in the U.S.

The Oxford Dictionary defines barbecue as "a meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire or on a special appliance." But Oxford is in England, and any self-respecting Southerner knows that the definition of barbecue isn't as straightforward as cooking meat outdoors...

Top view of a platter with different BBQ meats and side dishes
— Travel+leisure-Gwen McClure

KC Barbecue's Next Chapter

Kansas City's formidable barbecue scene has long been dominated by spots with decades of history: Gates, Jack Stack, Joe's Kansas City, and Arthur Bryant's, just to name a few. But in driveways and brewery parking lots, something new has started cooking�small-batch, craft barbecue that pays tribute to Kansas City's traditions while looking to other parts of the country and world for inspiration.

Close up of a tray with BBQ ribs, baked beans, coleslaw and a watermelon wedge
— In Kansas City-Kelsey Cipolla

Top 50 Places to Eat in Kansas City for 2020

We're excited to announce our annual Yelp's Top 50 Places to Eat in Kansas City for 2020!

Taco plate
— Yelp blog-Adam Schaumburg

Taste and See KC: Scott's Kitchen

Located by the airport, you will find one of Kansas City's best bar-b-que spots: Scott's Kitchen. We're joined by Ed Herman of Brown and Crouppen at the restaurant for this week's Taste and See.

Scott�s Kitchen logo
— KSHB

The 10 Best Kansas City BBQ Spots � We Ate At 50-Plus Spots To Pick 'Em

We spent the last year eating ribs, brisket and cheesy corn at 50-plus barbecue pits from Weston to Ottawa. Here are the 10 best barbecue spots in Kansas City right now.

Cutting ribs
— Kansas city-Martin Cizmar

5 top spots for barbecue in Kansas City

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top barbecue sources in Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

BBQ ribs, close up
— Hoodline

Food Critics: The Best BBQ In Kansas City You Haven't Tried Yet In 2019

It's Kansas City's claim to fame, sparking fierce debates among locals and attracting foodies from all around the country: Barbecue. Anthony Bourdain dedicated an episode of "No Reservations" to Kansas City BBQ, and even listed Joe's KC as one of the places to eat before you die.

Outside Joe�s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, chicken sandwich in hand
— KCUR-Celisa Calacal

Top 50 Places To Eat in Kansas City

We're excited to announce our annual Yelp's Top 50 Places to Eat in Kansas City for 2019!

Plate with ribs and sides of cheesy potatoes and baked beans
— Yelp blog-Adam Schaumburg

Best BBQ in KC is in Platte County: Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29 ahead of Joe's KC

A local Platte County catering business can claim having the best barbecue in Kansas City, according to Travel & Leisure magazine.

Brisket and ribs with sides of coleslaw, baked beans, coleslaw, pickle, bread and watermelon wedge
— The Platte County Citizen

Best burritos? Food & Wine picks two KC area restaurants

Two Kansas City area restaurants made Food & Wine's new 'The Best Burritos in All 50 States'

Burrito close up
— The Kansas City Star

Top 50 Places To Eat in Kansas City

We're excited to announce our annual Yelp's Top 50 Places to Eat in Kansas City! Spring is around the corner, and we think it's time to get up, get out, and explore the top places to eat.

Burnt ends on grilled bread, close up
— Yelp blog-Adam Schaumburg

Scott's Kitchen takes flight as new dining option in KCI corridor

Scott Umscheid plans to make the most of his unique restaurant two years after his wife survived treatment for breast cancer. They recently opened Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29, just off of Interstate 29 in central Platte County.

Scott�s Kitchen interior, menu board
— The Platte County Citizen

Scott's Kitchen & Catering at Hangar 29 Takes Flight Near Kansas City International Airport

Scott Umscheid used to be a frequent flier at the Kansas City International Airport...

BBQ rib platter served with strawberry soda drink
— Feast magazine-Jenny Vergara