#14 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Food War: Arthur Bryant's vs. Gate's... Arthur Bryant's won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1930; iconic BBQ; long lines; known for its BBQ sauce; served on butcher paper w/ loaf of bread
combines two great Kansas City traditions -- Barbecue & Blues (live music); rustic, roadhouse setting; NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer made a guest appearance
Beef & Cheesy Potato Pie low & slow braised Angus beef & gravy, topped w/ parmesan & provolone potatoes, baked in rounds of sheet dough; "flavor on top of flavor!" -Guy Fieri
Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll caramelized vegetables, spices & herbs, 1000-layer sourdough pastry, house sausage, rolled & baked; looks good
est. 2013; Australian influenced cafe & bakery; open for breakfast & lunch, serving pastries, sandwiches & salads; named for a native flower of Australia
Fire Bird (Chicken) Noodles boneless chicken sauteed w/ chili pepper, scallion & bamboo strips; also available w/ duck or tofu
Spicy Chili Pepper Wontons choice of meat or veggie...Guy got meat (of course) which is a mix of ground chicken, pork & shrimp; pan-fried-steamed & topped w/ pepper-vinegar-soy sauce mixture; looks good
Almond Asparagus Shrimp shrimp sautéed w/asparagus, garlic, mayonnaise & sun-dried tomato; served over noodles; topped w/ sliced almond
Pork Dumpling ground pork wrapped in dough & pan fried
[CLOSED]; est. 2001; Asian inspired time-honored dishes w/ a twist run by 2-sisters-and-brother spunky team; taking a modern approach to Chinese comfort food; Other Recipes: Ants On a Tree
Chicken Prosciutto Tortellini homemade tortellini stuffed w/ chicken & prosciutto in a marinara & cream sauce; looks good
Lasagna layers of fresh pasta sheets, lean ground beef, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, marinara & white cream sauce; everything made from scratch; looks good
opened in 2003; father-and-son Italian restaurant...father used to cook for President of Italy & in high-end hotel chains; "very passionate about pasta" (from its website)
est. 2008; this lively spot for inventive Mediterranean tapas puts a unique take on exotic cuisine; also has a full bar & streetside patio; chef/owner Michael Smith won James Beard Award (Best Chef in the Midwest, 1999)
#37 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown; Food War: Arthur Bryant's vs. Gate's... Arthur Bryant's won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1946; celebrity sightings: Presidents Clinton & W. Bush, Denzel Washington & Michelle Obama
Famous Chili Bomb Pie (Pizza) cheese pizza w/ tots, chili-cheese, and scallions located in the center of the pie; looks good
Bengal Tiger Pizza a crowd favorite; inspired by the flavors of Northwest India; pizza w/ rich green sauce topped w/ tandori chicken, real crab meat, hearts of palm, cheese and cilantro
Chicken Paprikash cooked by George Detsios (self-proclaimed "Hungarian Delight") who comes once per week (on Monday's?) to cook Hungarian dishes; looks good
"Le Hog" Pizza "serious flesh feast"; creamy white sauce, 5 cheese blend, bacon, Canadian bacon, ham & meatballs; Casey got it "bombed" (w/ tots, chili-cheese & scallions topped in the center of the pie)
est 2004; #101 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); formerly an auto parts store...eclectic atmosphere; owner/cook (and scupter) makes scuptures in back; American eatery known for NY style pizza, Philly cheesesteaks, world-famous Death wings & award-winning BBQ
Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich marinaded for 2 days in mixture that includes garlic, red wine & coca-cola; seared, braised & pulled; w/ horseradish cream spread
Posole Verde Mexican green chili chicken soup; looks good
specialize in breakfast & sandwiches; goal is to provide "an atmosphere that is comfortable and relaxed with fantastic service and an ever changing array of fresh, high quality and seasonal menu selections"
Flying Jacob fried Gravlox-style chicken quarter; served on a bed of rice w/ curry & banana chili cream, banana chips, peanuts, & bacon; looks good
Wild Mushroom Strudel puff pastry filled w/ a mushroom mix of Shiitake, button, cremini, oyster, & Portobello, onion, carrot, celery & fennel cooked down w/ goat cheese; served w/ Aquavit cream & Glogg reduction; "the concentration of flavor is through the roof" –Guy Fieri; looks good
[CLOSED]; chef/owner Katie MacLean dreamt of serving her family's Scandinavian cuisine to the masses since she was 5 years old; serving Scandinavian comfort food
Ultimate Destroyer Challenge challenge: 6.5-lb (pulled pork, sliced pork, ham, turkey breast, hamburgers, brisket, sausage) sandwich in 45 minutes; no one has won; Adam lost
Pork Hash slow-roasted pork w/ potatoes; served w/ 2 sunny-side up eggs, cheddar, black beans, verde & a warm tortilla
"The Modern Elvis" 3 pieces of vegan french toast griddled in homemade vegan butter w/ caramelized bananas, organic almond butter & crumbled homemade vegan "bakon"
Pot Roast Sandwich w/ swiss, cheddar, caramelized onion, & horseradish mayo on sourdough
The Elvis Challenge 3 lb Fool's Gold loaf in under 30 min; whole loaf of toasted bread filled w/ almond butter, homemade blueberry maple jam, 6 fried eggs, 6 slices sage Derby cheese & 12 strips of bacon; personalized Elvis-style cape prize; Casey won
