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by Nick Haines

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Meet 3 Emerging KC Barbecue Movers and Shakers

American Royal World Series of Barbecue This Weekend

by Jill Wendholt Silva

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Weekend Possibilities | Wettest Block Party, Beer and BBQ Festivals and Mother’s Day

Don't Forget Mom

by Clarence Dennis

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Weekend Possibilities | Alanis Morissette, Brookside Art Annual and the American Royal World Series of Barbecue

A Delicious Selection of Entertainment Options

by Clarence Dennis

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Opening Day Q&A: Royals Announcer Rex Hudler Gives Predictions, Players to Watch, June Bug-Barbecue Advice

Hud says you can’t go into a season with more optimism

by Clarence Dennis

Eats & Drinks

KC’s Craft Barbecue Scene Heats Up

'The new blood of barbecue'

by Jill Wendholt Silva

Eats & Drinks

Resurrecting Barbecue’s Forgotten History

'Black Smoke' Covers Cultural Appropriation

by Emily Woodring

Eats & Drinks

The 2020 BBQ Bonanza Bracket Winner Is…

Drum Roll Please

by Emily Woodring

Eats & Drinks

Here’s The KC BBQ Mid-Bracket Breakdown

The (Burnt) End Eight Round Starts Today

by Emily Woodring

Eats & Drinks

Vote Now in Flatland’s 2020 BBQ Bonanza Bracket

Pick Your Favorite Joints and Win a Prize!

by Emily Woodring

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We Are Flatland

Barbecue

Nick’s Picks | Ballots, Soccer, Music and More …

Preparing you for the week ahead, before it happens…

Meet 3 Emerging KC Barbecue Movers and Shakers

American Royal World Series of Barbecue This Weekend

Weekend Possibilities | Wettest Block Party, Beer and BBQ Festivals and Mother’s Day

Don't Forget Mom

Weekend Possibilities | Alanis Morissette, Brookside Art Annual and the American Royal World Series of Barbecue

A Delicious Selection of Entertainment Options

Opening Day Q&A: Royals Announcer Rex Hudler Gives Predictions, Players to Watch, June Bug-Barbecue Advice

Hud says you can’t go into a season with more optimism

KC’s Craft Barbecue Scene Heats Up

'The new blood of barbecue'

Resurrecting Barbecue’s Forgotten History

'Black Smoke' Covers Cultural Appropriation

The 2020 BBQ Bonanza Bracket Winner Is…

Drum Roll Please

Here’s The KC BBQ Mid-Bracket Breakdown

The (Burnt) End Eight Round Starts Today

Vote Now in Flatland’s 2020 BBQ Bonanza Bracket

Pick Your Favorite Joints and Win a Prize!

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