Hog Heaven in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI GETAWAY
This 3-Day, 2-Night Package Includes:
- 3 Days, 2 Nights Historic Accommodations
- Two Barbecue Lunches
- Two Barbecue Dinners
- Carriage Ride Through Country Club Plaza
- All Applicable Taxes
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This getaway is all about barbecue, and lots of it. Kansas City is home to arguably the country’s finest barbecue, and after three days you’ll be a passionate expert.
DAY ONE:
Your unique getaway starts the moment you check into an historically renovated hotel. It was originally completed in 1926, yet retained its original elegance when completely updated in 2005. In its heyday, the lounge featured entertainers such as Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman and Marilyn Maye.
The first evening’s dinner will be in a working Shamrock gas station! In addition to typical Kansas City barbecue fare—slabs of ribs, beef brisket and, of course, baked beans, there are also such unique offerings as pulled pork sandwiches and smoked chicken gumbo.
DAY TWO:
You may want to stick to coffee the next morning to save up for lunch at another barbecue icon. Art aficionados may first want to spend some time at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Its new wing was named Time Magazine’s architectural marvel of 2007 and is a spectacular building.
Head to the Westside for some of the best brisket and fries around. The smoked meats are incomparable; the sweeter sauce a bit different than the night before. Comparisons are inevitable, but that’s part of the fun of this getaway.
Spend the afternoon walking, shopping, and taking a carriage ride around the Country Club Plaza, the country’s first outdoor shopping mall. Dinner is in the Freight House District, a renovated series of warehouses by the railroad tracks. The baked beans and slaw are the talk of the town, and you can pretend you’re Fred Flintstone and order larger-than-the-plate prime beef ribs. Overdosed on meat? Try the flavorful fire-roasted salmon.
After dinner it’s time to visit one of the many bars at the Power & Light District, adjacent to the hotel. With more than 45 retail stores, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, the District offers something for everyone.
DAY THREE:
Before lunch on the final day, stop by the 18th and Vine Jazz District, the center of black culture from the late 1800’s to the mid 20th Century. Both the Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum are inspiring.
Your last barbecue adventure, just a block away, is a culinary legend. Many U.S. Presidents and presidential hopefuls have made a detour to visit the joint that Calvin Trillin wrote in 1974 is “possibly the best restaurant in the world”. The brisket sandwiches are served on white bread with the handprint firmly visible, but this signature is part of its charm.
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FOOD WRITER SERIESMary Bloch loves to cook fun, healthful and stimulating meals, the more unusual the better. Researching which restaurants to visit is also a favorite hobby, and she relishes the payoff – visually appealing and palate-pleasing dishes. For years, she has been a resource of friends and family who want to know where to go, where to stay and where to eat. She has parlayed that expertise into a professional venture.
When Mary travels, the food experience is paramount and takes precedence over most sightseeing excursions. Her love for seeking out exciting spots has been instilled in and appreciated by her two sons, whose adventurous spirits have transformed her own journey in the kitchen. Though an attorney by trade, Mary’s love of cooking, combined with her passion for food and travel, led her to turn to food writing, which, according to her friends, is a natural fit. To read more about Mary, visit her blog: Around the BLOCK