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The Ultimate Kansas City BBQ Guide: 25 Pitmasters You Must Try
From burnt ends at Joe's to ribs at Arthur Bryant's — our definitive guide to KC's legendary BBQ scene, written by a local who has eaten at every joint.
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Kansas City Tours was built by KC residents who got tired of generic travel guides written by people who'd never set foot in our city. Every guide here is researched and written by someone who has personally visited, eaten at, or explored the places we cover.
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