Category Archives: Kansas City BBQ

July 30, 2007 · 10:00 am

McGonigle’s Market…And BBQ.

When in Kansas City and on Ward Parkway, you may want to stop at McGonigle’s Market. Located at the intersection of 79th Street and Ward Parkway McGonigle’s is a great place to pick up some bar-b-q for lunch.

The pit is located just outside the market and the brisket that I had was fantastic. And just south of the parking lot you will find picnic tables in which to enjoy the sandwich or ribs when the days are nice.

Inside the market you will find all sorts of prime meats and groceries. Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.

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June 20, 2007 · 9:35 am

Great BBQs of Kansas City

Hey folks. There must be 200 BBQ’s in Kansas City. Or Bar-b-q’s. Or Barbeques. See how confusing it can be.

Anyway, here is a map to my favorites. Now, if you aren’t on the map all you need to do is send me a gift certificate for $25 to come try yours! 🙂 Just kidding. It’s my goal in life to get to as many as I can before I die. Of course, eating all that barbeque might make that come sooner than later.

But what a way to go. Anyway, these are places I frequent. Obviously, living in Olathe, the maps is skewed towards where I’m at. Anyway, ENJOY!

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June 14, 2007 · 8:05 am

Kansas City Events and Other Miscellaneous Thoughts


Kansas City’s Rhythm & Ribs is happening this weekend. If you like the Blues, Jazz and BBQ, you might want to think about visiting Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine district. Pat Matheny, George Benson & Al Jarreau. Need I say more? See you there.

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My son went down this really cool luge ride yesterday in New Zealand. Check it out.

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I have a closing today. That’s always an exciting day for everyone. My investor gets a sharp new property that will help them have a retirement worth having. (Especially these. Brand new townhouses for $108,900 that rent for $925-$950/mo. Eat your heart out California.) The builder sells another property which frees up money to build more. A tenant will get a quality home. And I get paid for my efforts. Everybody wins.

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Just so you’ll keep up to date: It’s only 120 more days until Midnight Madness. What’s Midnight Madness? It’s when the NCAA allows college basketball teams to begin practicing. Ahh. Soon my beloved Jayhawks will be taking the floor again!

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June 1, 2007 · 10:23 am

Friday Meanderings

Here are some blog posts worth reading:

Investors vs. Speculators::Which One are You?

1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges-200% Rule

So You’ve Decided To Buy A Property With A Friend…

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I ran into this guy the other day at the post office. If you like to Bar-b-q you are going to want to check out this site. And you know we Kansas Citians love to BBQ. American Barbecue Systems.
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Isn’t it amazing how many different ways there are to say Bar-b-q. Let us list some:

  • BBQ
  • bar-b-q
  • barbecue

I guess it’s appropriate since there are so many ways to BBQ. Memphis thinks thinks they are the best. (And they are good.) Carolina thinks they are the best. (I don’t care for vinegar and cabbage on my sandwich, thank you.) Texas…well Texas has a Texas sized ego about everything. But here in Kansas City, we have a little of each of those. We’re the Constantinople of BBQ.

And remember, grilling isn’t BBQ. It’s grilling. BBQ is low and slow.

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I’ve got a line on some pre-construction fourplexes out in Manhattan, KS if anyone wants any information.

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I’m noticing the rental market get stronger and stronger. My prediction from about 18 months ago is coming to fruition as lending standards are tightening and foreclosed homeowners are moving back into the rental market. Add to that slowing building and we should be nearing the bottom of the real estate cycle, here in Kansas City at any rate, in the next 12-24 months. Then things should slowly start to edge back up.

But we’re not too bad now, relative to the rest of the country. At least our appreciation is 2%-3% instead of depreciation!

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My son leaves for the South Pacific for 21 days on Tuesday. I’m so envious of his trip.

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May 30, 2007 · 7:47 am

Big Bubba’s BBQ of Olathe, Kansas

Located on the east side of Olathe, Kansas is a BBQ that I really, really like called Big Bubba’s Bar-b-q. Now let me just say right off the bat that the BBQ is 1000% better than the website. The website looks bad. But the bar-b-q is oh so good.

My family and I ate there last night and over ordered so that we can eat more tonight! One of the things about Big B’s is that they don’t add sauce to their meat. It’s a big deal to them. So don’t ask them to unless you want a dirty look. But there is sauce on the table. They aren’t the best ribs in town but the brisket is to die for. Beans are very good. And the turkey is about as delicious as you’ll get anywhere in the world.

Give it a try. You’ll be glad you did.

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May 25, 2007 · 1:33 pm

BBQ Heaven: The Great American BBQ Fesitval


I almost forgot to mention! Jeez. This weekend is The Great American Barbeque Festival. Click the link to learn more about this great BBQ, Blues and social event. Hope to see you there.

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May 4, 2007 · 6:59 am

Getting the Blues in Kansas City

Last night over at BB’s Lawnside BBQ some friends and I met to eat good bar-b-q and listen to John Paul’s Flying Circus sing the blues. I had heard from many different sources that John Paul’s Flying Circus was a fun band to listen to, and talented too.

I had a great time watching and listening to them. John Paul can really play the harmonica and the rest of the band is tight. But I was blown away when the band featured a young guitarist by the name of Katie Guillen. I found out later that she was 21 years old and going to school and that she had been playing for years and years. And boy did it show! She could play unbelievable guitar and sing with a bluesy inflection and timing that was fun to listen to. She also had “it”. Whatever that is. She enjoyed playing/singing and it showed.

Katie Guillen, you have a new fan. Can’t wait to see you around town again.

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