restaurant, your senses will be heightened. You will smell the distinctive mixed aroma of hickory barbecue smoke, see the pit, and watch as friendly personnel serves warm, smokey, fla - vorful Gates ribs, chicken, sausage, beef, ham, turkey and pork. You may feel a little rushed to order but take your time and enjoy the Gates Bar-B-Q experience. Dine-in or carry out; the choice is yours and it is delicious either way. Gates Bar-B-Q is celebrating its 75th Anniversa- ry in October 2021 and is one of the oldest and most authentic Bar-B-Q restaurants in Kansas City. Ollie Gates was recently inducted into the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame. Mr. Gates is involved in community activities and has been recognized many times for business accomplishments, volunteering for special jobs and services, and philanthropy. Mr. Gates has had a tremendous impact on the Bar-B-Q Com- munity, staying true to the process of authentic barbecuing. Our readers tell us if you love delicious Bar-B-Q thenyoumust try themouth-wateringanddistinct smokey flavor of Gates Bar-B-Q. However, if you can’t come to Kansas City, Gates Bar-B-Q’s sauces and seasonings are available from their online store at Gatesbbq.com.
GATES BAR-B-QUE Kansas City, MO, USA
IRON GRATE BBQ Milwaukee, WI
“HI, MAY I HELP YOU” Gates Bar-B-Que’s sig- nature greeting; that is what you will hear as you enter any of the now five Gates Bar-B-Q restau - rants. Founder GeorgeW. Gates opened the first Gates Bar-B-Q joint in 1946 at 19th & Vine Street during the time of segregation in Kansas City. 1956 was the year the first “Ground Up” restau - rant was built. Since that time, Gates Bar-B-Q has grown to a family chain of five restaurants in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. You will see the distinguished “Struttin Man” in full tuxedo and top hat as the Gates logo and trade- mark serving you with style and a friendly smile. Ollie Gates, George Gates’ son and second gen- eration pitmaster is president and CEO of the Gates Corporation.
Established in 2015 by chef-owner, Aaron Patin, Iron Grate BBQ Co. specializes in preparing out- standingwood-smokedmeats and sides. Located on Milwaukee’s south side, this local gem serves up a variety of meats, including brisket, pork shoulder, hot links and much more, that are all meticulously smoked in house by their pitmas- ter using two 1,000-gallon smoker tanks named Hank and Nico.
All of Iron Grate’s menu items are southern inspired and offers a range of options, from quick on-the-go sandwiches to combos that can feed a large family and then some, you will be sure to find something to satisfy any of your BBQ needs.
From the moment you exit your car to the entrance of the restau- rant doors, as you walk into the Gates Bar-B-Q
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