The Best American Restaurant Rivalries of All Time
Kansas BBQ: Arthur Bryant’s vs. Gates B-B-Q
Almost every city in the southern United States claims that their barbecue is the best in the country. In Kansas, there are two restaurants who claim to have descended directly from the original king of barbecue: Arthur Bryant’s and Gates B-B-Q.
Both of these restaurants are famous for their barbecue, although they have managed peacefully coexist because people tend to choose slightly different options at each place. At Arthur Bryant’s, the brisket is king. Most people order the brisket sandwich, or the burnt ends, which are legendary because of their texture and excellent sauce. At Gates B-B-Q, the most common order is a beef sandwich with baked beans, which are almost as famous as their meat offerings because of their piquant, rich taste.
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