"Open for: Lunch, dinner Price range: $ Anthony Bourdain famously named Kansas City’s iconic gas station barbecue spot as one of his “13 places to eat before you die.” Order a slab of ribs or the Z-Man: a pile of lean, thin-sliced brisket topped with smoked provolone, fried onion rings, and the sweet-hot sauce that typifies KC barbecue. Best for: To-go orders. Dine-in space is limited and lines run out the door at peak times, so most locals just call in their orders to skip the wait." - Liz Cook
Steve Puppe