#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
[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)
Dressel's Pretzel served w/ rarebit (Welsh cheese sauce); looks good
Porchetta "Louie" Sandwich herb roasted pork, blanched rapini (broccoli rabe-like), peperoncini, provel served on toasted baguette; "that would be a Triple-D hall of fame sandwich...that is outstanding! Out of bounds! Off the hook! Shut the front door! Call a neighbor & get a ticket!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
Truffled Grilled Cheese Sandwich American cheese, three cheese blend (provel, Gruyere & Swiss), truffle oil, thick brioche slices; comes w/ homemade creamy tomato bisque; looks good
est.1980; former rock-and-roll bar turned into a pub..."a little trashy, a little classy"; "where food loves drink and life & art embrace" (from its website); Other Recipes: Roasted Porchetta
Puerco con Chile Verde marinated pork, braised & slowly cooked until tender in a fresh salsa verde consisting of tomatillos, green chiles & onions; served w/ fresh ensalada; looks good
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
Filipino Blue Crab Ceviche Filipino blue crab, chilis, black sesame, cilantro, palm sugar & atchara, served over sliced watermelon; eat w/ watermelon to balance sweet, salty & spicy; looks good
One Inch Punch drink made of pineapple juice, black currant juice, honey, sugar, coconut milk & fresh mint; served on ice; looks good
Veggie Pancit pan-fried homemade noodles w/ baby bok choy, carrots, onions, garlic & black sesame; Guy adds fish sauce & Sriracha sauce
[CLOSED]; food truck at airing, now multiple brick-and-mortar joints serving Filipino-inspired cuisine w/ a focus on local, seasonal & fresh ingredients; everything made from scratch; check website to find daily truck location
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"
BBQ Spaghetti spaghetti tossed in homemade BBQ sauce w/ chunks of homemade pulled pork (that is smoked for 13 hrs); looks good
CajAsian Potstickers homemade dumplings filled w/ Andouille sausage, vegetables & Sambal chili sauce; Pan-seared then steamed & served w/ Creole soy dipping sauce; "New Orleans in a potsticker"
Red Beans & Rice meal-sized serving of plump red beans w/ chunks of ham hocks in a rich & spicy gravy served over white rice; looks good