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Barbecue and nightly blues share the stage here—rib tips, burnt ends, and Cajun sides in a room lined with music history. Endorsed by The Infatuation and The Pitch; a locals’ favorite for sauce-sopped plates and live sets.
BBQ & live blues nightly; communal tables & patio seating
1205 E 85th St, Kansas City, MO 64131 Get directions
$10–20
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