Kansas City, here I come
I’m off to KC today for a conference on economic blogging. It’s being sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation, which focuses on entrepreneurship. I’m looking forward to discussing issues like this one: How does blogging affect the economic debate? I’ll post some entries later today once I arrive and tomorrow during the conference when I can. And I’ll try my best not to get barbecue sauce on the blog.
- Feb 26, 2009 5:00 AM — Scott Jagow
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Comments (7)
February 26, 2009 8:22 AM PT
Do NOT miss Arthur Bryant’s BBQ if you’re headed to KC. Everybody has their favorites, but this is an institution.
February 26, 2009 9:28 AM PT
Let’s talk stimulus! Feel free to visit all of the good ones and prop up our economy! There’s a Gates two blocks from the Kauffman Foundation building.
February 26, 2009 3:54 PM PT
Actually, guys, Kauffman and the well-known economic blogger Tyler Cowen are hosting a “Battle of the Barbecues” tonight. So I will do a test taste and let you know the results!
February 26, 2009 9:25 PM PT
Alright, here are my official results. They are official only in that they represent what my taste buds liked, although an informal survey of other econ bloggers showed a similar ranking, FYI. There were, of course, differences of opinion.
Five different places were represented, and I had no bias toward anyone since I don’t know KC barbecue very well. I know North Carolina BBQ, but that’s a whole ‘nother blog.
My top five, in order:
Smoke away.
February 27, 2009 8:41 AM PT
You have great taste.
And clogged arteries.
But it’s totally worth it.
Don’t ask how LC’s fries their fries…don’t mind the gas-station atmosphere of Oklahoma Joe’s, pay no attention to the bare-hands-slop the-meat-on-butcher paper servings of Arthur Bryant’s, forget about the high prices of Jack Stack, and don’t allow the “Hi, May I help you?” cry upon entering the restaurant scare you away. All of the above places you mention are excellent choices, all with their own unique qualities.
If you ever need an ‘outside’ member on your tasting committee, please feel free to ask. ;-)
February 26, 2009 9:30 AM PT
Welcome to the Midwest. Listened to you on the radio and now reading the blog. Good, interesting material.
February 26, 2009 3:56 PM PT
Thank you, Jefferson. Let me know if you have anything specific you’d like to hear more about.