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Lidia's Restaurant vs Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Both establishments are praised by experts. On balance, Lidia's Restaurant scores significantly higher than Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que. Lidia's Restaurant ranks #4 in Kansas City with recommendations from 5 publications including Where, Zagat and Gayot.
Lidia's Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
Gayot
Zagat
Where
101 W 22nd St, Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64108-1954
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Locals flock to Lidia's for Sunday brunch, which features an antipasti course, entré menu, and dessert buffet."
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Frommer's
"Try the three-pasta sampler, delivered to your plate straight from the kitchen via a frying pan (you can have as much as you wish) or the very popular veal shanks."
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Gayot
14.0
"When the weather is nice, diners can sit on the patio and watch the trains pulling in and out of the station. During the winter, a massive fireplace warms the bar."
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Zagat
4.5
"“Luscious” cooking is matched by an “outstanding” wine list at this upscale Northern Italian “gem”, the Crossroads Arts District outpost of Lidia Bastianich's Northern Italian empire."
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Where
"Located in a historic railroad house near the Union Station, this outpost for TV chef Lidia Bastianich’s cuisine is expansive and inviting."
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Zagat
Where
The Infatuation
3002 W 47th Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103-3244
From $10 /night
Travel + Leisure
"Beyond the shamrock gas station’s pumps and past the racks of Hostess cakes, a warren of tables and booths makes up this barbecue joint."
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Gayot
"Brisket is served sans sauce on a bun; diners can add as much or as little of the spicy, fruity sauce as they want. Beans are thick and loaded with bits of meat, while french fries come well-seasoned."
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Zagat
4.8
"Ribs & fixings served in a gas station."
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Where
"This family-friendly spot offers all the barbecue hits."
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The Infatuation
"Enjoy the convenience store-meets-busy dining room vibes. Here’s your order: burnt ends, ribs, and the Z-Man Sandwich that’s loaded with brisket, provolone, onion rings, and barbecue sauce"
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