We were not even supposed to stop in Kansas City, but after some quick math and an even quicker decision, we decided to stay one night in the city that borders Kansas. We got in late and stayed in another Wal Mart parking lot, our 3rd night at the all everything store (which actually is not that bad at all). Thanks to Jay for the post about BBQ, because we actually did get to compare. Our Kansas City joint is considered by most as the best BBQ available. Arthur Bryant's BBQ has been around since the early 1920's. While I enjoyed Kansas City BBQ much better, AJ and Julia were stuck on Corky's from Memphis. Arthur Bryant's was a little more expensive, but the portion sizes were extremely large. My kind of place.

I was able to see my first football stadium (of many to come) in the form of Arrowhead. Considered by many in the NFL as one of the toughest places to play, we were able to view it from the Arrowhead Club, a private club designated for top players in Kansas City. At the other end of the spectrum, I was able to view Kaufmann Stadium, where the lowly Royals play.

The drive from Kansas City to Oklahoma City was extremely long. The plains states are beautiful, yet somewhat boring. I am looking forward to Oklahoma City and will let you know what is up in my next appointed blog.

Chris

Of course you are going to have to compare both Memphis and KC BBQ to Texas BBQ when you get there. And of course Texans all believe they have the biggest and the best. They also claim the first hamburger served in America was in Athens TX. Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut also claims it. So, if you get tired of BBQ here's a top twenty list for burger joints. You may find yourself in some of these cities...

GQ: The 'Try Before You Die' 20
Entry by adam | May 10, 2006 | Link |

Here's a killer list we've mentioned on AHT but have never elaborated on. It's Alan Richman's top 20 from his July 2005 story "The 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die" in GQ. Do click through to read the entire piece; it quickly made its way onto the Required Reading list at AHT HQ. Bon app�tit! ...

1. Sirloin Burger, Le Tub
1100 N Ocean Dr., Hollywood FL 33019 [map]

2. Luger Burger, Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11211 [map]
A Hamburger Today on the Luger Burger

3. Not Just a Burger, Spiced Pear Restaurant at the Chanler Hotel
117 Memorial Blvd., Newport RI 02840 [map]

4. Rouge Burger, Rouge
205 S 18th St., Philadelphia PA 19103 [map]

5. Kobe Sliders, Barclay Prime
237 S. 18th St., Philadelphia PA 19103 [map]

6. California Burger, Houston's
202 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90401 [map]
A Hamburger Today on Houston's (New York City)

7. Buckhorn Burger, Buckhorn Tavern
San Antonio NM 87832; call for directions: 505-835-4423 [map]

8. Hamburger, Miller's Bar
23700 Michigan Ave., Dearborn MI 48124 [map]

9. Cheeseburger, Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien Hotel
118 W. 57th St., New York NY 10019 [map]
A Hamburger Today on Burger Joint

10. Number Five, Keller's Drive-in
6537 East NW Hwy., Dallas TX 75231 [map]
3766 Samuell Blvd., Dallas TX 75228 [map]
10554 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas TX 75220 [map]

11. Grilled Bistro Burger, Bistro Don Giovanni
4110 Howard Lane, Napa CA 94558 [map]

12. Hamburger, Bobcat Bite
420 Old Las Vegas Hwy., Santa Fe NM 87505 [map]

13. Cheeseburger, White Manna
358 River St., Hackensack NJ 07601 [map]
A Hamburger Today on White Manna

14. Hamburger, J. G. Melon
1291 Third Ave., New York NY 10021 (at 74th St.) [map]

15. Build Your Own Burger, The Counter
2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90405 (at 29th St.) [map]
A Hamburger Today on The Counter

16. Hamburger & Fries, Burger Joint
700 Haight St., San Francisco CA 94117 [map]

17. Double Bacon Deluxe with Cheese, Red Mill Burgers
Phinney Ridge, 312 N 67th St., Seattle WA 98103 [map]
Interbay, 1613 W Dravus St., Seattle WA 98119 [map]

18. Hamburger, Poag Mahone's Carvery and Ale House
333 S Wells St., Chicago IL 60604 (in the 175 West Jackson Building) [map]

19. Our Famous Burger, Sidetrack Bar and Grill
56 E Cross St., Ypsilanti MI 48198 [map]

20. Hamburger Sandwich, Louis' Lunch
261-263 Crown St., New Haven CT 06510 map]

The 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die [GQ]

Listen guys, you are going to have to stop posting at 1:00 AM and start getting some rest. Probably took you that long to read Jay's list of burger joints. Just kidding. Wish I were there with you - every new city seems more exciting than the last!!!
Love you,
Mom

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