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See a new perspective on Kansas City through our beloved secret food tours.

Imagine sampling burnt ends and a cheese slipper during the same afternoon. If those two Kansas City foods are new to you, then you definitely need to experience our secret, expertly programmed tour. Join our tour ready to sample this famous city's iconic menu items, and don't be surprised if we sneak you into a popular spot's kitchen. After all, a secret tour of Kansas City's dining scene should make guests feel like insiders.

These are the secret food tours Kansas City visitors adore, so claim your group's preferred reservations while they're still available! We'll tell KC's chefs to prep some extra brisket for you!

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10 Culinary Adventures to Try in Kansas City

Indulgent experiences in KC make for a city of flavors.

Kansas City used to be known strictly for its world-class barbecue, but in recent years the landscape has expanded to include an impressive array of urbane and creative food options.

This comes as no surprise to locals who enjoy on a daily basis the talents of some outstanding chefs, many of whom left our hometown to hone skills and burnish reputations, only to return to their roots to delight and nourish us.

But it’s not solely restaurant meals that seduce us these days. On any given day, there is an enchanting experience in which to indulge around the city. Whether it is an underground supper or dinner in a field, if you live to eat or drink, this list is for you.

Amigoni Urban Winery

The lovingly restored Drover Telegram building in the West Bottoms is now home to a stunning winery . Available for private parties, it’s also open six days a week so visitors can taste each of the Amigoni varietals. Purchase a wine flight (or Boulevard beer ) and a cheese plate from Green Dirt Farm or Shatto Milk , and feel good about keeping it local.

The Broadmoor Bistro

The Broadmoor Technical Center in Shawnee Mission runs a culinary arts program. Multi-course dinners are hosted by the students several times a month. Reserve a spot and be prepared to be wowed by our future culinary stars.

Take a wine education class! Tired of listening to wine snobs extol the virtues of their favorite cabernet or discuss the earthy quality of an Oregon pinot noir? Sign up for a class at this popular Crossroads wine shop and learn the lingo from an expert. Sniff and swirl your way through the tastings, and then test your newfound knowledge the next time you peruse a wine list or shop for wine.

Farmer's Markets

Farmer’s Markets abound in the metropolitan area, from the  River Market  to Overland Park and Lee’s Summit. Check the hours before venturing out, but do make the tour for fresh produce, meats and chef’s demonstrations.

Green Dirt Farm

Green Dirt Farm  in Weston has the best adult field trips going. During the warmer months, its owners host  Farm to Table dinners  beautifully prepared by a rotating stable of local chefs and  Cheesemaking Appreciation events  highlighting GDF’s own cheeses paired with local wines or beer.

Chef Alex Pope recently opened a butcher shop in the East Bottoms featuring locally sourced meats. It’s worth the drive to pick up freshly ground sausages, custom cut ribeyes or farm fresh eggs. Before going home, stop out back at Pigwich , Pope’s outdoor sandwich trailer, for a Thai meatball banh mi or porchetta sandwich.

Powell Garden

Enjoy the Barn Dinner Series . Grab some friends and head to Kingsville, MO. A guest chef will be on hand to create a multi-course dinner employing seasonal ingredients in the Heartland Harvest Garden . Communal tables add to the ambiance of this farm-to-table experience.

The Test Kitchen

Submit your e-mail address on the Test Kitchen website to enter a lottery and put your trust in local foodie and TK owner Jenny Vergara. If you’re one of 20 lucky winners, you’ll be treated to an adventurous evening in a secret location. Different chefs and mixologists devise each month’s menu. 

The Truck Stop in the Crossroads

Experience the food truck scene on First Fridays in the lot at Wyandotte and 21st streets, when dozens of local food trucks park and serve. Sample an array of foods including barbecue nachos, gumbo, paella, tacos, burritos and cupcakes, and then stroll through the nearby Crossroads Arts District galleries elbow-to-elbow other Kansas Citians enjoying an artistic evening.

Winemaker Dinners

Gram & Dun ,  Bluestem  and  Room 39 , among other restaurants, bring in vintners from the West Coast or Europe for a special evening. The wines are paired with a customized prix fixe menu, and both chef and vintner hold court as they discuss each varietal and dish. So much more than a typical night out, it’s a fun way to meet people, enjoy fabulous wines and taste dishes that aren’t on the regular menu.

Restaurants in KC

801 Chophouse - Power & Light District

Region: Downtown, Power & Light

Phone: (816) 994-8800

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Affäre Restaurant

Region: Crossroads, Downtown

Phone: (816) 298-6182

Amerisports Brew Pub

Phone: (816) 414-7000

Arthur Bryant's Barbecue

Region: Downtown

Phone: (816) 231-1123

Big Tony's Pizza

Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social

Phone: (816) 448-6007

Region: Downtown, West Bottoms

Phone: (913) 890-3289

blue bird bistro

Region: Downtown, Westside/Southwest BLVD

Phone: (816) 221-7559

Beer Kitchen

Region: Midtown

Phone: (816) 389-4180

Region: Country Club Plaza, Midtown

Phone: (816) 756-3227

Char Bar Smoked Meats & Amusements

Phone: (816) 389-8600

Chaz on the Plaza

Phone: (816) 802-2152

Cinder Block Brewery

Region: North KC

Phone: (816) 298-6555

Cosentino's Downtown Market

Phone: (816) 595-0050

Cotton Blossom BBQ

Phone: 816-454-4545

Phone: (816) 298-5222

Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue - Plaza

Phone: (816) 531-7427

Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Lee's Summit

Region: East, South KC

Phone: (816) 621-7427

Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Martin City

Region: South KC

Phone: (816) 942-9141

Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Overland Park

Region: Kansas, Overland Park, Johnson County/South

Phone: (913) 385-7427

Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue at the Freight House

Region: Downtown, Crown Center, Crossroads

Phone: (816) 472-7427

Garozzo's Ristorante - Kansas City

Phone: (816) 221-2455

Gates Bar-B-Q - Downtown

Phone: (816) 483-3880

Gates Bar-B-Q - Leawood

Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas

Phone: (913) 383-1752

Gates Bar-B-Q - Midtown

Phone: (816) 753-0828

Gates Bar-B-Q - Southeast

Phone: (816) 531-7522

Great Plains Cattle Co.

Phone: (816) 414-7420

Grinders KC Event Venue

Phone: (816) 666-8777

Grinders by STRETCH

Phone: (816) 472-5454

Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen

Region: Midtown, West 39th St

Phone: (816) 531-5556

Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen - The Legends

Region: Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas

Phone: (913) 328-0003

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

Region: Kansas

Phone: (913) 722-3366

La Bodega - Kansas City

Phone: (816) 472-8272

Le Fou Frog

Region: Downtown, River Market

Phone: (816) 474-6060

Lidia's Kansas City

Region: Crossroads, Crown Center, Downtown

Phone: (816) 221-3722

Local Pig & Pigwich

Phone: (816) 200-1639

Minsky's Pizza Café & Bar - Plaza

Region: Midtown, South Plaza

Phone: (816) 561-5100

Minsky's Pizza Café & Sports Bar - River Market

Phone: (816) 421-1122

Moti Mahal Cuisine of India

Phone: (816) 931-7775

No Other Pub by Sporting KC

Phone: (816) 541-2300

Original Margarita's

Phone: (816) 931-4849

Osteria IL Centro

Phone: (816) 561-2369

Over There Café

Region: Crown Center, Downtown

Phone: (816) 888-8130

Phone: (816) 221-8466

Phone: (913) 327-3125

Q39 Restaurant

Phone: 816-715-1475

Region: Johnson County/South, Kansas, Overland Park

Phone: (913) 951-4500

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza - Crown Center

Phone: (816) 221-7746

Swordfish Tom's

The Antler Room

Phone: (816) 605-1967

The Kill Devil Club

Phone: (816) 674-4137

The Roasterie Café - Brookside

Region: Brookside/Waldo, South KC

Phone: (816) 333-9700

The Roasterie Café - Leawood

Phone: (913) 428-8270

Westport Regional Business League

Phone: (816) 531-4370

Phone: (816) 531-0052

Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City

Phone: (816) 537-1400

Boulevard Brewing Co.

Phone: (816) 701-7247

Christopher Elbow Chocolates, LLC

Region: Downtown, Crossroads

Phone: (816) 842-1300

McFadden's Sports Saloon

Phone: (816) 471-1330

Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room

Phone: (816) 832-4564

J. Rieger & Co.

Region: North East

Phone: (816) 702-7800

Burnt End BBQ - Crown Center

Region: Downtown, Crown Center

Phone: (816) 601-0444

Bar K Dog Bar

Phone: (816) 474-2275

Manny's Restaurante Mexicano

Phone: (816) 474-7696

Fogo de Chão Churrascaria

Phone: (816) 931-7700

Border Brewing Company

Phone: (816) 469-5287

JJ's Restaurant

Region: Midtown, Country Club Plaza

Phone: (816) 561-7136

Mission Taco Joint

Phone: (816) 844-3707

Hy-Vee Arena

Phone: (816) 505-0404

Crane Brewing Company

Region: South KC, East

Phone: (816) 743-4132

Fox and Pearl

Phone: (816) 451-7001

Messenger Coffee Co.

Phone: (877) 334-7660

Grandview Main Street

Phone: (816) 316-4812

Mission Taco Joint-South Plaza

Phone: (816) 326-2706

Martin City Brewing Company

Phone: (816) 268-2222

P.S. Speakeasy

One East Urban Bar + Kitchen

Phone: (816) 474-4400

The Monarch Cocktail Bar & Lounge

Phone: (816) 437-7912

Piropos Restaurant

Phone: (816) 741-3600

Phone: (816) 541-3382

Gates Bar-B-Q - East

Region: East

Phone: (816) 383-1752

City Market Coffee

Phone: (816) 718-3005

Bristol Seafood Grill - Leawood

Phone: (913) 663-5777

Factory Cafe - The Roasterie

Phone: (816) 931-4000

The Roasterie Café - Drive-Thru

Region: Kansas, Johnson County/South

Phone: (816) 381-9194

Tom's Town Distilling Company

Phone: (816) 541-2400

Brobecks Barbecue

Phone: (913) 901-9700

Charlie Hooper's Bar & Grille

Region: South KC, Brookside/Waldo

Phone: (816) 361-8841

Torn Label Brewing Co.

Phone: (816) 656-5459

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Phone: (816) 531-1500

Phone: (913) 400-2343

Rye-Leawood

Phone: (913) 642-5800

The American Restaurant

Phone: (816) 545-8001

Strange Days Brewing Co.

Phone: (816) 469-5321

Lenexa Public Market

Phone: (913) 477-7516

Tavernonna Italian Kitchen

Phone: (816) 346-4410

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza - Plaza

Phone: (816) 561-7746

Smokehouse Barbecue - Independence

Phone: (816) 795-5555

Leinenkugel's

Phone: (816) 541-2800

The Monogram Lounge

Phone: (816) 842-3575

Smokehouse Barbecue - Gladstone

Region: Northland

Phone: (816) 454-4500

Smokehouse Barbecue - Zona Rosa

Phone: (816) 587-3337

Melting Pot, The

Phone: (816) 931-6358

Westport Cafe & Bar

Phone: (816) 931-4740

The Filling Station - Overland Park

Phone: (913) 831-3326

Homesteader

Phone: (816) 474-8333

The Filling Station - Westport

Phone: (816) 960-6448

The Hey! Hey! Club

The filling station - midtown.

Phone: (816) 931-4335

The Roasterie Café - Children's Mercy Hospital

Phone: (816) 381-2660

The Roasterie Café - Woodside Village

Phone: (816) 381-9505

Nine Zero One Rooftop

Phone: (816) 753-8800

Stone Canyon Pizza - Parkville

Phone: (816) 746-8686

John's Big Deck

Phone: (816) 255-3396

KC Wine Co. & KC Pumpkin Patch

Phone: (913) 484-6251

Phone: (816) 702-1320

Downtown Shawnee

Phone: (913) 631-2500

The Burger Joint

Willy and Jose's Cantina

Aubrey Vineyards

Phone: (913) 909-2926

Verdigris Bar

Phone: (913) 626-8848

The Mercury Room

Phone: (816) 966-8488

ExBEERiment Brewing

Phone: (913) 938-4175

West Bottoms Whiskey Co.

Phone: (816) 239-0520

Johnny's Tavern - Power & Light District

Phone: (816) 268-2260

Brookside Shopping District

Region: South KC, Swope Park

Phone: (816) 523-5553

Pierpont's at Union Station

Phone: (816) 221-5111

Fannie's West African Cuisine

Phone: (816) 786-3851

Messenger Coffee Co. - Jefferson St.

Phone: (816) 437-8445

Messenger Coffee Co. - 47th St.

Hamburger Mary's Kansas City

Phone: (816) 842-1919

Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Lenexa

Phone: (913) 382-4227

Phone: (913) 213-3736

CocoBolos Mexican Grill & Cantina

Phone: (913) 766-5000

Rock & Brews

Phone: 913-544-1113

Ocean Prime

Phone: 816-600-0630

Prime Social Rooftop

Phone: 816-400-4210

Hereford House - Leawood

Phone: (913) 327-0800

Hereford House - Independence

Phone: (816) 795-9200

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Phone: (816) 531-2537

Hereford House - Shawnee

Phone: (913) 268-8000

Hereford House - Zona Rosa

Phone: (816) 584-9000

Strang Hall

Phone: (913) 210-0475

Sinkers Lounge

Phone: (913) 374-0105

Callsign Brewing

Phone: (660) 541-0420

Graze & Gather KC

Phone: (816) 491-8030

Minsky's Pizza Café & Bar - Zona Rosa

Phone: (816) 741-2737

Minsky's Pizza Café & Bar - SW Boulevard

Phone: (816) 988-2500

Chuy's

Phone: (816) 931-2783

Phone: (816)337-0207

Pinstripes Overland Park

Phone: (913) 681-2255

Spectators Gastro Pub

Phone: (816) 841-1000

Woodyard Bar-B-Que

Phone: (913) 362-8000

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen

Phone: (816) 842-2660

Yard House - Power & Light District

Phone: (816) 527-0952

Downtown Lee's Summit

Phone: (816) 246-6598

Phone: (913) 236-9955

Bamboo Penny's

Phone: (913) 232-7695

Phone: (816) 321-2958

Brewer's Kitchen

Phone: (816) 775-1274

Big Biscuit

Phone: (816) 886-9300

Rochester Brewing & Roasting Company

Phone: (816) 216-7181

The Town Company

Phone: (816) 695-1228

Meat Mitch Barbecue

Phone: (913) 363-6328

Phone: (816) 931-5888

Best Regards Bakery/Hi-Res Cookies

Phone: (913) 912-7238

Phone: (913) 948-5800

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Phone: (816) 345-2583

Pizza Tascio

Phone: (816) 599-2085

Pizza Tascio 39th Street

Phone: (816) 541-3001

Pizza Tascio Overland Park

Phone: (913) 766-0025

Phone: (816) 768-6600

City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen

Phone: (816) 298-7008

Oak & Steel

Phone: (816) 610-8955

PT's Coffee Crossroads

Phone: (816) 255-2402

PT's Coffee Power & Light

Phone: (816) 895-2223

Guy Fieri's Dive Bar & Taco Joint

Phone: (816) 255-2110

Electric Park Garden Bar

Phone: (816) 442-8569

Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park

Phone: (913) 703-5950

Pickleman's Gourmet Café

Phone: (816) 321-2005

Main Event Kansas City North

Phone: (816) 281-2020

The Majestic Restaurant

Phone: (816) 221-1888

The Crestwood Shops

Phone: (816) 444-4622

Phone: (816) 766-4441

Atomic Cowboy-Home of Denver Biscuit Company & Fat Sully's Pizza

Phone: (816) 800-7816

Mesob Restaurant & Rum Bar

Phone: (816)-442-7311

Java Garage

Phone: (913) 523-5757

The Roasterie Cafe - Children's Mercy Clinics on Broadway

Phone: (816) 552-5790

The Roasterie Cafe - State Line

Phone: (816) 552-5780

East Crossroads Craft Beverage District

IKEA Merriam

Phone: (913) 831-3374

Double Tap KC

Phone: (816) 800-4001

Char Bar Parkville

Phone: (816) 622-9600

Phone: (816) 896-8488

King G Bar & Delicatessen

Phone: (773) 577-9290

The Comedy Club of Kansas City

Phone: (816) 326-8776

Jim's Alley Bar

Black dog coffeehouse.

Phone: (913) 495-5515

Donutology at the Trolley

Phone: (816) 533-4210

The Prospect KC / The Spot Cafe

Phone: (816) 231-0744

B&B Theatres/Johnnie's Jazz Bar & Grille

Phone: (816) 764-2982

KC BBQ Tour

Savor Kansas City’s Finest BBQ Delights: Enjoy Mouthwatering Flavors without the Wait, even if You’re a Picky Eater!

KC BBQ Tour – Starts at $125 pp

Delight in a flavorful journey and savor Kansas City’s finest BBQ delights on a tour that promises mouthwatering flavors without the wait, even if you’re a picky eater. Dive into a world of smoky, savory delights as you sample signature dishes from top BBQ joints, carefully selected to please even the most discerning taste buds. With our expert guides leading the way, you’ll skip the lines and go straight to indulging in a feast of delicious BBQ creations. Whether you’re a BBQ aficionado or someone who’s particular about their food, this tour is designed to cater to your taste preferences and ensure a memorable dining experience. Get ready to satisfy your cravings and explore the heart and soul of Kansas City’s renowned BBQ scene in a way that is sure to delight your palate, no matter your culinary inclinations.

• A variety of cuts of meat throughout the stops
• A minimum of one side at each location
• A diverse arrangement of bbq styles and rubs
• VIP seating and service (Skip the long lines)
• Pre-arranged dining experience
• Insider history of each iconic bbq joint

tOur Details

✔️ Indulge in Kansas City’s finest BBQ delights stress-free

✔️ Skip the lines and dive straight into a feast of BBQ creations

  ✔️ Expert guides to make your experience seamless

✔️ Journey through the heart and soul of KC’s BBQ scene

✔️ Memorable dining experience guaranteed

✔️ Enjoy a half-day of exploration, discovery, and delightful BBQ

Price Includes

• 3 stops with VIP Access 
• Samples at each stop
• Safe & fun tour guide

What to Bring

• Gratuity for guide (Optional)

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• Made in KC – 325 E. 31st St., Kansas City, MO 64108

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Taste of Kansas City Food Tour

By: Author Anna-Marie

Posted on Published: May 15, 2018  - Last updated: August 12, 2019

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I was recently in Kansas City, Missouri for the first time to attend a blogging conference. While the information I gathered from the event was great, I played hooky the  last day to join a 3-hour Taste of Kansas City Food Tour. I personally think food tours are one of the best ways to really get your hands dirty with the ins and outs of a city. Especially when your hands are dirty with BBQ chicken and sausage lamb rolls.

The Kansas City Food Tour meets at Red Dragon House in the Historic Garment District. If you arrive early enough you can relax and enjoy a tokkuri of Sake, or a refreshing Mai Tai.

Once our tour guide showed up, we all gathered around a table in the restaurant and were immediately served Crab Rangoons, Egg Rolls, Kung  Pao Chicken and Sesame Chicken. And I will warn you as I warned from the very beginning, pace your food intake because the servings are not tiny. I found it incredibly difficult to restrain myself at every place we visited simply because I knew I had to save room for all the stops. My favorite at Red Dragon House was the crab rangoon.

As we enjoyed the food at each stop, we learned about the history of the city, from the reign and influence of mob boss Tom Pendergast to the abundance of brothels for those passing through the city on their way to find gold in California, to the sequence of an entire system of underground tunnels used to smuggle alcohol during the days of Prohibition.

There are a few varieties of the Kansas City Food Tour offered- the daytime tours include transportation on the free streetcar that runs through the city, or you can opt for the tour I did called the Lip Smacking Foodie Tour , which was offered by bus. A mini bus. With only five of us on my tour, we had plenty of room to spread out in the bus/van.

The second stop was to an Australian bakery called Banksia Bakehouse .  Banksia (named after a fruit tree in the land down under) was started by three friends from Australia who wanted to infuse their native cuisine with the food of Kansas City. We indulged in a plate of pie and sausage rolls, from Smoked Veggies to Pork and Fennel to Australian Lamb, each roll was better than the last.

We were also given slices of Lamington, an Australian sponge cake dipped in chocolate syrup, layered in raspberry jam, and coated with coconut. Super moist and creamy, Lamington is not for the sweet faint of heart.

Next we took a quick drive past the Kansas City Public Library, painted to look like books on a shelf. The books that are featured on the building were voted on by residents of the city and include classics like Charlotte’s Web and To Kill a Mockingbird.

We made our way up to the River Market District to the City Market, a collection of shops, restaurants and Farmer stalls just south of the Missouri River. The group had an opportunity to visit the Planters Seed and Spice Company , an indoor market with an array of food products, spices, teas, coffees, soup mixes, candies, nuts, trail mixes, dried fruits, vinegars and a large variety of garden gifts.

I picked up this adorable kitten creamer for only $10! As part of the Kansas City Food Tour, we were also generously gifted with a large bag of Planters Original Barbeque Spice and Sugar Rub to take home with us.

Next up we ventured into the Crossroads neighborhood of the city, an area known for its many art galleries and colorful decor. While many of the storefronts seem to be empty, this district hosts almost 10,000 visitors every month during First Fridays where the showrooms open their doors, food trucks line the streets and Kansas Citians gather in droves to celebrate art and drink. We went into a pizza spot called Papa Keno’s Pizzeria   and we all split a giant BBQ Chicken pie.

The decor was also nicely tied into the First Friday event with original artwork lining the walls. This is also the most convenient location on the tour to grab a draft of a local brew, another “food” Kansas City is known for.

It is important to note that the tour does not stop at any of the renowned BBQ spots, BBQ being the other major “food group” the city is super famous for. The reason was explained by our tour guide that there are simply so many opinions as to who serves the best barbeque that not one spot can be pinpointed down on the tour. I felt like I had already had enough BBQ during my stay that I was actually grateful to be trying new foods.

Our second to last stop is actually not a normal place our particular tour visits, but if there is time you can request a stop here. Artist Alley , a literal street art museum. For those of you familiar with the city, you can find the alley located between 17th and 18th Streets near Locust and Cherry Streets. It was started in 2014 with a local freelance artist named Jason Harrington who received permission to paint part of the exterior wall of the Slap-n-Tickle Gallery. Since that time, other building owners in both the alley and the neighborhood have given permission to local artists to paint their art on the wall lending to perhaps the most colorful alley in the United States.

As our time was winding down, the last stop of the tour was at a local candy/confection shop called Bizz & Wizzy Confections , across from the old TWA Airlines Headquarters building. Though TWA has long moved out of the space, it is interesting to see the 22-ft skyliner rocket still atop the building. The rocket was designed by Kansas City home grown hero – Walt Disney. It was modeled after the spaceship that sits in California’s Tommorowland in Disneyland.

Anyway, back to the sweets. We enjoyed chocolate dipped Oreo cookies while learning the history of the shop.

I ended up grabbing a box of caramel candies to take back to Florida with me – my favorite flavor being the BBQ Caramel. How can one come to Kansas City and not take home a box of barbeque caramels? I could be home and relive my Kansas City Food Tour with my family.

So now that I have told you everything you will eat, see, and learn about on the tour, are you ready to enjoy it for yourself?  Visit Taste of Kansas City Food Tours for more information on this tour or to learn about any of their other events. I wish to add that I was not   compensated on this tour for a post. I was not sure if I was going to be able to sneak away from the conference so I wasn’t able to commit until the day before. I just want to clarify that I was not paid or asked to say nice things about them!!

For more reading, check out these tours in these other foodie towns:

Wednesday 16th of May 2018

Kansas City really surprised me as I wasn't sure how interesting the city was. But it was a wonderful place!

Helen Corbin

That was so well done and the pictures are great. You definitely made me want to visit Kansas City. Of course, it would be great to do the food tour as well. Fantastic job!!!!!!!!!!

Random Felines

Tuesday 15th of May 2018

Sounds like fun.....and very delicious

It was so delicious and nice to see a different taste of the city!

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens

That sounds like so much fun! The creamer is adorable

I haven't used it yet as I am afraid I will be clumsy and break it!!

Tour Kansas City!

Two States, One Great City

THE BBQ TOUR

JJoin us on a true barbecue adventure! (Stretchy pants encouraged)

The Barbecue tour of Kansas City is an all inclusive experience that creates true life long memories. See some of KC’s historic city icons as you hop from restaurant to restaurant sampling various styles of delectable smoked meats and scrumptious sides.

Pick up and drop off: Public tours have a designated location with parking to meet bus and will be returned to same destination at end of tour.

All sorts of refreshments and foods are welcome aboard tour. Though guests leave fully satisfied, picky eaters, and diet restricted guests are allowed to bring snacks on tour. All coolers with all sorts of refreshments are welcome on buses, as well as various beverage options of alcoholic nature are available for purchase at several locations. Glass bottles are discouraged.

Cost: Tickets begin at 125$ plus tax. Tour guide and crew gratuity is encouraged for work well done.

In a remote Kansas farm town, this chef is inspiring pride through locally-sourced food

One of the best restaurants in Kansas opens four days a week on the wind-swept plains, an hour beyond the nearest stoplight. In a county that’s lost more than half of its population, Fly Boy Brewery & Eats offers a renewed sense of hope — and a cheeseburger worth driving for.

It’s rush hour on a Friday evening in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, and Main Street is mostly empty, save for the rare truck or tractor.

But inside one of the rough limestone buildings, Fly Boy Brewery and Eats are filling up.

“We eat here as often as we can,” said Sandy Labertew, sitting at a table of eight. “Because the business is in Sylvan and we want to do as much as we can to keep things open here.”

Like thousands of other small towns, Sylvan Grove was built around agriculture, to supply and educate big families running lots of small farms in the area. There was a rail stop here where the grain went out and money came in.

Those days are long gone. Now the families are small, and the farms themselves are generally enormous and are increasingly owned by people living in distant cities. The railroad pulled out years ago. Since 1880, the county has shed 65% of its population.

It’s tough to make a living out here, and not the most obvious place to buy a restaurant. But that’s exactly what Grant Wagner did three years ago.

“I just got tired of making food for rich people,” Wagner said. “I wanted to go back to making food that I cared about for people I cared about.”

Wagner grew up in Bennington, Kansas, another little town where Wagner says people knew how to work with their hands, fix stuff, and make do.

Like many ambitious rural kids, he left town after high school. Wagner went to culinary school and worked his way up through some of the best restaurants in the Kansas City metro, like Bluestem and Justus Drugstore .

Eventually, Wagner became executive chef at JJ’s on the Plaza , where he says customers might drop $2-3,000 on dinner.

“I couldn't relate to the people that I was cooking the food for, and cooking, it’s a passion project, making any kind of food,” said Wagner.

When he quit JJ’s about a decade ago, Wagner moved back to central Kansas. He did consulting for local restaurants, helping them open and, often, helping them close.

That’s how he met the original owners of Fly Boy: Clay and Linda Haring, who hired him to plan their menu and run the kitchen.

Wagner left to operate a food truck, but in the middle of the pandemic, he got a call from the Harings. They were going to close Fly Boy — or sell it to him.

Wagner called up his friend Lucas Hass. They put the money together and went into business.

These days, on Fly Boy’s busiest nights, Wagner says they’ll serve 300 people, more than the entire population of Sylvan Grove.

Some of his customers are hunters from out of town, some are traveling to or from nearby Wilson Lake, and some drive in two hours from Wichita for a steak or a top-flight cheeseburger.

Fly Boy works off a pretty standard menu for a steakhouse or brewpub, with an interesting selection of beers that are made on-site, like the Hotel Oscar Whiskey (a light honey-infused ale), Tail Spin IPA, and BarnStormer Brown.

Prices range from under $10 for a kid’s burger meal, to almost $40 for a Kansas City Strip. Prime rib is a favorite special, but another week they might serve house-made gnocchi in Gorgonzola cream sauce, with spinach, steak, and curried pecans.

All the cuts of meat are vacuum sealed and slow-cooked, a French process called sous vide , before they’re finished on a grill or super-hot oven. Wagner says this means the steaks and prime rib are cooked perfectly to temperature, every time.

Wagner said the technique still isn’t seen much in these parts of Kansas.

“Outside of Kansas City or maybe Wichita, I don't know any other restaurants are actually using sous vide to cook,” said Wagner. “It was something I learned at the Justus Drugstore. Chef Justus taught me how to do that.”

Most importantly, Wagner says everything on the menu is made from scratch, most of it using local ingredients.

“I’ve got 100% local beef, and man it is fantastic,” said Wagner. “A lot of our produce is coming from within 60 miles.”

Fly Boy uses honey from right down the street in one of their beers, local cucumbers for the pickles, and mushrooms grown in a local basement.

Lucas Hass, Fly Boy’s co-owner and brewer, says this commitment to local sourcing isn’t so much about the environment, as it is about supporting the economy in a place that’s seen its vitality ebb away.

“You gotta do what you gotta do to survive out here, but where we can we try to support local, because it keeps it here,” said Hass. “I really hate seeing so much of our wealth being vacuumed to a different coast.”

Fly Boy’s approach to quality and local sourcing is appreciated up and down Main Street.

“It’s just a wonderful place. It’s just a place to be proud of,” said Ramie Schulteis, from behind her desk at the Sylvan Grove Public Library.

“The food is fantastic, and it is a fun place for local people to go and enjoy themselves,” said Schulteis. “The service is amazing, the drinks are good, and it’s also important for our economy.”

Schulteis says some Fly Boy customers stay in one of a few short-term rental properties in town.

And of course, the restaurant creates jobs. Hannah Pahls, a junior at Sylvan Grove High School, was hired on as a server here last year. She says she’s proud to be part of a small-town success story.

“This restaurant, it’s been through everything. It’s been through COVID... I just feel like it’s a big inspiration to the town being so well known here in Lincoln County,” said Pahls before starting her shift.

The idea that a restaurant can inspire a town may seem overblown if you’re living in a city with plenty of them.

But in a region where towns are shrinking and restaurants are closing, Fly Boy has given Sylvan Grove a renewed sense of pride.

It’s proving that there are still ways for creative young people to make a living in small towns and that rural people will reward high standards, even if it means paying $16 for a cheeseburger.

“We deserve this,” said Labertew. “Rural America is kind of going by the wayside, but there are reasons to come back.”

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Husband of Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader Who Died of Sepsis After Stillbirth Speaks Out Against 'One-Size-Fits-All' Prenatal Care

Krystal "Krissy" Anderson died of sepsis on March 20 following the stillbirth of her daughter

The husband of the former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader who died in childbirth following the stillbirth of her daughter is speaking out.

Clayton Anderson called his late wife Krystal "Krissy" Anderson "my world, my best friend and obviously the love of my life" in an interview with ABC News following her March 20 death from sepsis at age 40.

Krissy died after the stillbirth of the couple's daughter, Charlotte Willow, on March 16. Charlotte was born during Krissy's 20th week of pregnancy, per ABC News .

The couple rushed to the hospital because Krissy was feeling back pain, which was a symptom the couple had been told by their doctor could be due to contractions or dehydration. Tests revealed the presence of amniotic fluid and Charlotte's heartbeat couldn't be detected by 9 p.m. on March 16.

Hours after her daughter's death, Krissy spiked a fever and began showing signs of "severe sepsis," ABC News reported.

Doctors performed surgery to remove Charlotte from Krissy's uterus to save her life, her husband told the outlet.

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After the first surgery, Krissy "returned on a ventilator and dialysis machine with kidney, liver, and lung failure," and had to undergo two more surgeries.

By the night of Tuesday, March 19, Krissy appeared to be recovering but her condition suddenly deteriorated that night and she died from sepsis-related complications on Wednesday morning.

According to the  Mayo Clinic , sepsis is “a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection." The condition can lead to septic shock and death.

At least 1.7 million adults in the U.S. develop sepsis, and nearly 270,000 die from the infection, per year, according to the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .

Maternal sepsis is the second leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the U.S. according to an organization called End Sepsis .

Per the medical journal Healthcare , "Black and Hispanic populations are frequently associated with higher rates of morbidity and mortality in sepsis," than their white counterparts.

"While this is often attributed to systemic bias against minority groups, a growing body of literature has found patient, community, and hospital-based factors to be driving racial differences," the journal continued.

Clayton told ABC News: "One of the issues that I guess I have with the system overall is Krystal is 40, and she's Black, and we'd had a loss before, but even then they say you know, you can't start a plan with maternal-fetal medicine or the high-risk maternity doctors until you get to week 14."

Before Charlotte's death, the couple had also lost a son, James, to stillbirth in 2022.

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Krissy died before reaching her 22nd week of pregnancy, when doctors had planned to admit her to a specialized hospital that handled pre-viable births.

"All pregnancy is high risk, especially, more so, when you're a woman of color, or you're older, and they should be treated that way from the start," Clayton told ABC News .

"Expecting somebody who's had a loss to go four weeks in between seeing their care providers… That's the same protocol that's done for a 23-year-old that's very healthy," he said. "It can't be a one-size-fits-all."

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, the hospital that Krystal visited, offered a statement to ABC News. They did not detail details about patient care due to HIPAA.

"Our hearts are hurting in this tragic situation. We along with the independent providers who deliver care in our facilities strive to provide the best possible care to every patient based on their specific needs and circumstances. We extend our prayers and support to family members and loved ones experiencing the devastating loss of precious life," the message read.

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Krissy cheered for the Chiefs  from 2006 to 2011 and 2013 to 2016 before working as a yoga instructor and software engineer, per her obituary . She was working in healthcare technology at the time of her death and advocated for more Black women to pursue careers in STEM.

"Krystal radiated joy and laughter to everyone she encountered," her obituary read. A GoFundMe has been set up in her honor.

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It’s 2004 all over again.

“Mean Girls” topped the box office, fans can’t get enough of Usher and Underoath announced they’re going on tour to celebrate their breakthrough album “They’re Only Chasing Safety.”

From September through December, the ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety 20th Anniversary Tour’ will take the screamo metalcore quintet along with special guest Static Dress to theatres, ballrooms, event centers, pavilions and music halls all over North America.

That includes gigs at New York City’s Palladium Times Square on Friday, Sept. 20 and Sayreville, NJ’s Starland Ballroom on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

“This is going to be like nothing we’ve ever done,” the band shared on Instagram .

“(We’re going to perform) ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety’ in full every night plus another set of songs voted on by each city…Let’s get nuts.”

For those who can’t wait to scream themselves hoarse with Spencer Chamberlain and Aaron Gillespie later this year, you can pick up tickets for all 35 shows as soon as today.

Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, April 19, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.

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Underoath’s fourth studio album was released on June 15, 2004.

If it’s been ages since you’ve listened, the lead single was “Reinventing Your Exit;” other big tracks include “A Boy Brushed Red Living In Black And White” and “It’s Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door.”

Critics reacted favorably to the record; the band “(does) a decent job of integrating the honey and the vinegar,” Alex Henderson of AllMusic wrote.

Want to rock out like it’s 2004?

You can brush up on “They’re Only Chasing Safety” here .

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Joining Underoath on the run is post-hardcore screamo group Static Dress.

The English outfit is known for their tracks “clean.,” “sober exit(s)” and “safeword,” all of which have garnered over a million streams on Spotify.

For those that have never heard the band live, you can listen to their complete discography here .

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There will be many opportunities to have your face melted off at shows this year.

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Will Beyoncé announce the 'Cowboy Carter' tour? Fans think she may be hitting the road again soon

• Beyoncé released her new album "Cowboy Carter" on Friday.
• Some fans think she's gearing up to tour again, though many say they don't have the funds to attend.
• The Renaissance World Tour wrapped last October in Kansas City. It was hailed as a must-see event.

Less than a year after the Renaissance World Tour wrapped, it might already be time for the Beyhive to dust off their boots and head back out to see Beyoncé live again.

The Renaissance World Tour was hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime event , a bona fide status symbol , and a blockbuster concert movie that awed audiences while near-singlehandedly boosting AMC's revenue . The 56-show run wrapped on October 1, 2023, in Kansas City.

On its heels, Beyoncé has released her new album " Cowboy Carter ." The triumphant country-inspired project is billed as "Act II" in a three-part "Renaissance" series.

So it would stand to reason — financially and thematically — that Beyoncé would plan another tour leg for "Cowboy Carter."

Her team seemed to hint that something is coming by launching a new website, " Been Country ." The landing page shows a photo of young Beyoncé performing at the Texas Sweetheart Pageant, as well as a childhood photo of her mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson , and an image of a banjo.

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A fan account on Instagram shared a rumor that the tour announcement is scheduled for Friday, exactly one week after the album's arrival. Knowles-Lawson liked the post, adding more fuel to the rumor's flame.

Beyoncé's longtime collaborator The-Dream, who produced 10 of the new album's 27 tracks, also alluded to a forthcoming tour. He celebrated the release of "Cowboy Carter" on X, writing, "This tour bout to B' Incredible!"

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Fans grabbed screenshots of The-Dream's post, though it has since been deleted.

'The-Dream' via Twitter: “This tour bout to B’ incredible!” The singer-songwriter is Beyoncé’s longtime friend, and worked on 10 songs on her new album #CowboyCarter . pic.twitter.com/KNHQOuqFI9 — COWBOY CARTER TOUR (@CowboyCarterWT) March 31, 2024

However, the six-month turnaround since Beyoncé's last concert does cast suspicion on these theories. Thanks to "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé," we know the Renaissance World Tour took four years to ideate and execute.

It's unclear if plans for a "Cowboy Carter" show were also in the works during that time, but if not, fans may have to wait a bit longer to watch Beyoncé perform. As she's already made clear, " A queen moves at her own pace ."

Even so, a delay may come as welcome news, even for dedicated members of the Beyhive.

Many fans have been posting about their lack of ticket funds on X, playfully begging Beyoncé to put off touring until next year.

- I don’t want https://t.co/QqyQduNfkr to be a tour because we https://t.co/icyUqbLR1L . pic.twitter.com/XZ5WHMUqyL — Rob Milton (@therobmilton) April 3, 2024

She can announce it for 2025 but in 2024 we are at capacity https://t.co/Gtg7f2jvSG — Antoinette “Asst (To The) Regional Manager” Childs (@TheFancyFriend) March 31, 2024

. @Beyonce keep the tour announcement for next year…I have trips planned for this summer pic.twitter.com/GPhRrW1GiF — Nicolas is happy (@niggaolas) April 3, 2024

what i’m eating if beyoncé announce this tour https://t.co/CfI1Vm3XuG — 𐚁 onii 𐚁 (@__Onixivy_) April 4, 2024

i'm begging beyoncé to tour in 2025 and not this summer pic.twitter.com/Nqw68434Bu — zae (@itszaeok) March 27, 2024

the whole fandom begging beyoncé not to announce a tour is HILARIOUS! we are BROKE DOWN pic.twitter.com/YXDFHuzELM — j. (@virgosgrooviest) March 27, 2024

Representatives for Beyoncé did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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WHEN:  Reservation Only: This is NOT the KC FOODIE TOUR and you cannot purchase tickets online for this event because of its popularity.  If you are interested in booking the BBQ Tour it must be made by request only. (Must have a minimum of 6 guests & subject to availability)

TIME:   TBD

HOW MUCH:   $115|Adult

WHAT’S INCLUDED:  3-3.5 Hours-  All food tastings, enough for a hearty lunch; guided bus transportation with bits of fun KC history mixed in throughout. Guests will have an opportunity to purchase alcohol or spirits (when available) throughout the tour.  

SALES DEADLINE:   Tickets must be purchased before 8:00 pm the evening before the tour.

WHO:   All age groups and fitness levels

CAPACITY:   14 people per tour 

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KANSAS CITY'S ORIGINAL BBQ TOUR

Do you love BBQ ?  Whether or not you are from KC the word “barbecue” is synonymous with our town, history, and is often times what draws visitors to our city.  Which Kansas City  restaurants’ offer the “best barbecue” always generates fierce discussion amongst those loyal to smoked meats and should really come as no surprise that bbq is a BIG deal here in KC and deserves its own tour!  

KC Barbecue in all of its variations is rich in cultural heritage and just tastes great so where do we start?

With a plethora of  BBQ   restaurants’ to choose from, we will visit 5 different BBQ/BBQ themed tastings that will take us off-the-beaten path through some of KC’s most historic and iconic neighborhoods’. Our tour will give you the history of these neighborhood backdrops and locations as we head out to taste authentic, mouth-watering BBQ – Kansas City style! Delicious barbecue smothered with sweet and tangy finger-licking marinades, all regional favorites that round out this food tasting tour.

Your guide will provide a sampling of Kansas City culture and history sprinkled throughout this tour and stops may include a BBQ Pizza tasting, BBQ Chocolate tasting, pulled pork, burnt ends, brisket, sausage and much more. Join us for a guided tour of some of KC’s best BBQ joints.

Bring some friends, fill your plates, and taste the authenticity of Kansas City Barbecue on a 3.5 hour guided BBQ adventure.

WHY TAKE THE KANSAS CITY BBQ TOUR?

Characterized by its slowly cooked meats, delicious BBQ sauce and dry rubs, Kansas City barbecue is celebrated and recognized as the BBQ capital of the US and this tour celebrates the different styles BBQ has evolved into the current offerings seen today in the locally owned mom & pop’s.  After your guided bus tour, explore Kansas City’s neighborhoods’ with confidence and take advantage of thoughtful recommendations from your local KC guide on the area’s full spectrum of cuisine, restaurants, entertainment and cultural offerings.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE KANSAS CITY BBQ TOUR

Our  guided,   KC BBQ   Bus   Tour will visit five to six Kansas City BBQ tasting locations within the epicurean hot-spot neighborhoods known for its culture, history and cuisine.  Mouth-watering BBQ food samplings, enough for a hearty lunch, are served from “mom and pop” specialty food stores and one-of-a-kind BBQ eateries.  Eating your way through the tour is just one of the highlights … add a smidge of history, a dash of culture and a pinch of famous name dropping … and you get a delicious afternoon of fun.

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