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Kansas City, here I come
I'm off to KC today for a conference on economic blogging. It's being sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, which focuses on entrepreneurship. I'm looking forward to discussing issues like this one: How does blogging affect the economic debate?
I'll post some entries later today once I arrive and tomorrow during the conference when I can. And I'll try my best not to get barbecue sauce on the blog.
Alright, here are my official results. They are official only in that they represent what my taste buds liked, although an informal survey of other econ bloggers showed a similar ranking, FYI. There were, of course, differences of opinion.
Five different places were represented, and I had no bias toward anyone since I don't know KC barbecue very well. I know North Carolina BBQ, but that's a whole 'nother blog.
My top five, in order:
1. LC's BBQ
2. Oklahoma Joes
3. Arthur Bryants
4. Jacks Stack
5. Gates BBQ
Smoke away.
You have great taste.
And clogged arteries.
But it's totally worth it.
Don't ask how LC's fries their fries...don't mind the gas-station atmosphere of Oklahoma Joe's, pay no attention to the bare-hands-slop the-meat-on-butcher paper servings of Arthur Bryant's, forget about the high prices of Jack Stack, and don't allow the "Hi, May I help you?" cry upon entering the restaurant scare you away. All of the above places you mention are excellent choices, all with their own unique qualities.
If you ever need an 'outside' member on your tasting committee, please feel free to ask. ;-)
