I sought out the vibe in Kansas City, Kansas. The Kansas side, not the bigger, seemingly more upscale Missouri side.
We ate lunch at Joe’s Kansas City, a barbecue joint that’s in the actual gas station it first started in. The original pulled pork is featured, but I chose from the Z-man sandwich series with smoked melted cheese and fried onion rings on top. Popularity has driven their success — with framed reviews from Forbes and the Wall Street Journal hanging next to the bathroom door.
I loved the noisy bustling place. You wait in line to order and then grab a table. And then, the people watching begins. It’s almost as delicious as the food.
