There was nothing fancy about the atmosphere or the presentation, but the food is absolutely amazing as we can see why our readers have rec- ommended LC’s for epic BBQ. This no-frills establishment is known for having consistently outstanding burnt ends, but they are also known for its smoked wings, thick-cut fries, and overstuffed sandwiches, which arrive drenched in sauce and absolutely delicious according to our readers. Their barbecued meat is served by the pound, alongside a range of sandwiches and sides. That’s about it for the menu, simple but delicious. If you’re after fancier BBQ food then you’re better to head elsewhere, but if you want an explosion of flavour then look no further than LC’s. You are going to get messy picking up juicy, fatty, crusty smoked bits off your plate with your bare hands before you know it. So, make sure that you have plenty of paper towels with you as you are going to need them.
LEWIS BARBECUE Charleston, SC, USA
In 2016 Pitmaster John Lewis of Austin, Texas fame, brought his signature Central Texas barbecue to Charleston with Lewis Barbecue, his first restaurant in the city’s emerging Upper Pen - insula and it has grown in a short space of time to be considered among the best in the country. Pitmaster John Lewis has a cult like following and is seriously devoted to his tradecraft. Starting the day at 4am to prime his hand welded smokers,
LC’S BAR-B-Q Kansas City, MO, USA
Founded in 1986 by L.C. Richardson, when he started smoking meat in a steel drum outside before moving things to his iconic pit inside, has become one of the premier destinations in Kansas City’s barbecue-obsessed scene. LC’s is well off the beaten path; it’s known for its hole- in-the wall aesthetics and amazing BBQ. Food is piled high on foam plates and the indoor smoker has customers leaving with a smoky scent along with a BBQ sauce stain or two and if they are lucky a full belly of brisket, pork and poultry. Tausha Hammett,
Richardson’s grand- daughter, has helped out at LC’s since she was 12 and contin- ues LC’s BBQ legacy. While LC’s never grew into a big chain like some other local BBQ joints, it has long been a must go des- tination for BBQ con- noisseurs in Kansas City and beyond. It’s also become a must-stop for many fans heading to or leaving Chiefs and Royals games nearby and we can see why.
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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021
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