Attention Kansas City Locals and Past Visitors!!!

[k1ngl1ves]

Sorry, I'm a little late in responding, but I was the one that suggested Bier Station earlier. Did you happen to make it by there?
What are your thoughts on Torn Label? Also, how was Joes KC barbecue?

I did not make it to Bier Station. I also didn't make it to Torn Label... I got ripped at Up Down instead. Lol! That place was awesome! Then we went to KC Live in the Power & Light. There was an awesome cover band that did all 90's hip hop... "dolewite" was their name. They surprised me. They were really good! The only decent beer I found there was in the sports bar that makes up the venue. The rest of the places just had bmc offerings.

Joe's KC is great! We also ate at JJ's... and it wasn't what google reviews said it was. It was overly nice and overly priced. Not bbq either. We were wearing t-shirts and flip flops. Everyone else in there was dressed like they were going to a funeral. So in my beach-type attire, I ate the scallops with lobster risotto. Lol! That meal was $350 for 5 people and 3 kids. Holy Hell!

In my opinion, Q39 was the best bbq in town! Ate there twice, and great prices! I highly recommend the bbq pork tacos.

Found a great liquor store. Can't remember the name. It was by the Plaza...? Maybe just 2 blocks west of Summit and 45th? It was close to where I stayed the last 4 nights (Hampton Inn on Summit). They had just about anything one could want.

Overall, it's a wonderful city! Everyone was really nice and helpful. The cabbies were decent... just like in any city. Everything seems like it is only a few minutes away. It's really clean. The WWI Musuem is amazing. The Zoo is gigantic. The kids absolutely loved Lego Land and the Science City. There are fountains everywhere too! Opportunities abound for inappropriate fountain pics if you stand at just the right angles!


For others going to KC:

Stay out of the parks in the evening and early in the morning... unless you'd like to see addicts and homeless washing up in the fountains. Other than that, the city is pretty safe. The city is insanely hilly too. I didn't expect that, and my legs were tired every night before bed... and I'm in good shape and health!

I had a fantastic time, and can't wait to go again next year! There's so much I missed!

Thanks everyone for the info and recommendations! I truly do appreciate it!

 

[Mainer]

Thanks for this thread. I'm headed there in September. Boulevard seems to be the one must-see brewery. Anybody got any other suggestions that aren't already above?

 

[k1ngl1ves]

Thanks for this thread. I'm headed there in September. Boulevard seems to be the one must-see brewery. Anybody got any other suggestions that aren't already above?

I was disappointed in Boulevard. The food is not good. There were no bottled "brewery exclusive" beers. There were a couple on tap, but nothing amazing. Overall, I thought their best beers were the same as what's readily available in Chicago already. :-( I won't bother to go to the brewery again.

I went to KC again in early June this year. Q39 is still the best bbq in my opinion. Jack Stacks is great too, but pricey.