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KCFG Round 2 Results

2016 KC BBQ Bracket Round 2 Results

March 17, 2016 by Steve Ruyle 3 Comments

The second round match ups are complete and we have cut the field in half again. Good luck to all those that advanced.  We’ll cover our bracket first and then the People’s Choice bracket results are below.   Besure to share our 2016 KCFoodGuys.com KC BBQ Bracket on social media.  You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram

KCFoodGuys Bracket Round 2 Results

Jack Stack BBQ (1) vs Back Porch BBQ (8): Back Porch was good enough to take out Rosedale, but they didn’t match up well against the 1 seed Jack Stack.  But if your out on 40 Highway just down from Stadium Drive give them a try.  Jack Stack advances.

Big T’s (5) vs Smokin Guns (4): Big T’s had a solid showing in the first round against Bates City but now in round two they are up against Smokin Gun’s in North KC.  Smokin Guns took them with their Burnt Ends and sides.  Smokin Gun’s advances.

Hawg Jaw (11) vs Char Bar (3): Hawg Jaw took round one with the Italian Hawg sandwich and got matched up against Char Bar’s Burnt Heaven sandwich.  Lets just say the only winner in this sandwich matchup was me, both are outstanding.  Next came the meats and Char Bar was winner in both the brisket and rib category.  Char Bar advances but we look forward to seeing what Hawg Jaw can do in next years bracket.

Roscoe’s BBQ (7) vs Plowboys (2): Plowboys wins this match up from start to finish. Plowboys Blue Springs location is serving competition quality BBQ with all the fixins. Excellent burnt ends that will liquefy in your mouth without the need for a single chew. Truly spectacular product at Plowboys with great brisket and puled pork sandwich and ribs.

Joe’s Kansas City (1) vs BBQ Shack (9):  We kind of feel sorry for anyone who gets paired against a 1 seed.  It’s almost not fair.  We love that we can get wings with our BBQ and dig any place that serves fried pickles but Joe’s KC takes them in all categories.  Joe’s advances.

Smokebox (5) vs Bare Bones Smokin (13): Smokebox came ready to play and had excellent brisket and sauce.  Bare Bones competed well and edged them out with their ribs, beans, and season fries.  This one went down to the wire and Bare Bones pulled out a buzzer beater.  Bare Bones advances.  How far can this cinderella go?

RJs Bob-Be-Que (6) vs Little Pig (14): This was an amazing match-up and probably one that could be won by either place on any given day.  Both RJ & Little Pig have excellent BBQ it was hard to judge a winner.  But since we go on overall satisfaction when picking our winners RJs noses out Little Pig by a bowl of cheesy corn.  RJ’s advance.

Smokey’s on the Blvd (7) vs Gates (2): Smokey’s is an up and coming BBQ spot near 143rd & Metcalf with a drive thru.  Something that’s not usually found at your traditional BBQ joint (but hey its south Johnson County).  Smokey’s does the drive thru right, they’re quick but they don’t hurry.  They had a good showing and we loved the BBQ egg rolls, one of the best unique sides so far in the tournament.  Then comes the legendary Gates with their overly friend service and the incredible mixed plate.  Smokey’s had a chance but in the end Gates wins out in a matchup that was closer than most would expect.  Gates advances.

Q39 (1) vs Smokin Joe’s (9): We know Smokin Joe’s has a faithful following but it’s really hard to compete with the defending KCFoodGuys champ.  Q39 in a sweep, Q39 advances.

Tender Butts & Smoking Thighs(13) vs Woodyard(12):  Woodyard is unique and is an acquired taste for some.  Woodyard had the home court advantage when it comes to smoking but losses in a close contest with Smoking Butts & Tender Thighs. Butts/Thighs cinderella story continues as they advance to the sweet 16 with their ribs and their home cooking style of barbecue.  Butts & Thighs advance.

BBs Lawnside (6) vs Danny Edwards (3): BBs first round match up didn’t really prepare them for the 2nd round.  A 6 vs 3 seeding might make you think this could go either way, but after sitting down for lunch Danny Edwards was the clear winner and advances.

Winslow’s (7) vs Arthur Bryants (2): Arthur Bryant’s is where KC BBQ all started and in this contest Arthur marches on.  Amazing meat at AB.  Arthur Bryant’s advances.

LCs (1) vs A Little BBQ Joint (9): We were glad to find A Little BBQ joint in the first round, its good stuff but LCs remains a notch above when it comes to the BBQ.  LCs Advances.

Blind Box BBQ (5) vs Brobecks (4):  Blind Box is new to the BBQ game and probably got seeded a little high for a new comer which made their first round match-up a bit easier than for other newcomers.  While they advanced to the 2nd round, Brobecks took them to task in all categories.  More Ham Salad please.  Brobecks advances.

Wabash (6) vs Burnt Ends (3): Old School vs New School respectively.  Wabash made a bit of a showing in last years bracket and nearly took out Gates.  This year Burnt Ends is their 2nd round match up and they just didn’t messure up.  Burnt Ends was solid and while Wabash kept trying to make a run to get the lead in the meats Burnts was able to keep them from advance. We also need to complement Burnt Ends on an amazing sauce.  Bold & Tasty is the name and thats all you need to know.  Its bold and tasty.  Futuristic Burnt Ends advances.

Porky’s Blazin(10) vs S.L.A.P.’s(2): Porky’s is the rightful pride of Grain Valley with excellent meats and sauce (but no fries and they only have burnt ends on Sunday).  SLAP’s is rising power in Kansas City BBQ and the crew offers great queue at their restaurant and competes in regional barbecue contests. SLAP’s is fresh, competition quality que served in a humble KCK shack. SLAP’s has excellent ribs that are perfectly cooked to slide off the bone, without leaving any residual soft tissue. They have perfected the rib. SLAP’s also features two delicious mop sauces (one sweet, and one spicy) and has great brisket, burnt ends and great sides. S.L.A.P.s advances.

 

People’s Choice Bracket Round 2 Results

The results are in and the people have spoken with almost 1400 voters. It appears we have a few cinderella’s making their way through the bracket.  May the best BBQ win.  We did not require folks to vote on every match-up so there will be some differences in total votes for each head to head matchup. Good Luck to those advancing and remember everyone starts back at zero.

1393 total responses

Round 2 #1 received 1143 responses
1 – Jack Stack – Multiple                                  73.75%  –  843/1143
9 – Rosedale – KCMO                                       26.25%  –  300/1143

Round 2 #2 received 1029 responses
4 – Smokin Guns BBQ – NKC                        53.84%  –  554/1029
12 – Bates City BBQ – Shawnee                     46.16%  –  475/1029

Round 2 #3 received 1006 responses
3 – Char Bar – KCMO                                      55.86%  –  562/1006
11 – Hawg Jaw Que & Brew – Riverside       44.14%  –  444/1006

Round 2 #4 received 993 responses
2 – Plowboys BBQ – Blue Springs                 59.11%  –  587/993
7 – Roscoe’s BBQ – Edwardsville                 40.89%  –  406/993

Round 2 #5 received 1105 responses
1 – Joe’s Kansas City – Multiple                    79.00%  –  873/1105

9 – BBQ Shack – Paola                                    21.00%  –  232/1105

Round 2 #6 received 979 responses
5 – Smokebox BBQ – KCMO                         55.26%  –  541/979
4 – K&M Bar-B-Q – Spring Hill                    44.74%  –  438/979

Round 2 #7 received 1046 responses
3 – Johnny’s BBQ – Olathe & Shawnee       54.78%  –  573/1046
11 – Zarda BBQ – Lenexa                               45.22%  –  473/1046

Round 2 #8 received 1070 responses
10 – Hayward’s Pit – Lenexa                        43.64%  –  467/1070
2 – Gates BBQ – Multiple                             56.36%  –  603/1070

Round 2 #9 received 1106 responses
1 – Q39 – KCMO                                              54.88%  –  607/1106
9 – Smokin Joe’s BBQ – Olathe                    45.12%  –  499/1106

Round 2 #10 received 1005 responses
12 – Woodyard BBQ – KCK                           53.03%  –  533/1005
4 – Smokehouse BBQ – Multiple                 46.97%  –  472/1005

Round 2 #11 received 1004 responses
3 – Danny’s Edwards – KCMO                     36.95%  –  371/1004
6 – BBs Lawnside – KCMO                           63.05%  –  633/1004

Round 2 #12 received 1051 responses
2 – Arthur Bryants – KCMO                          65.37%  –  687/1051
7 – Winslows – KCMO                                    34.63%  –  364/1051

Round 2 #13 received 1005 responses
1 – LCs BBQ – KCMO                                      73.23%  –  736/1005
8 – Summit Hickory Pit – Lee’s Summit     26.77%  –  269/1005

Round 2 #14 received 976 responses
13 – Fireside BBQ – OP                                  56.86%  –  555/976
5 – Blind Box BBQ – Shawnee                     43.14%  –  421/976

Round 2 #15 received 1024 responses
3 – Burnt End BBQ – OP                               61.23%  –  627/1024
6 – Wabash BBQ – Excelsior Springs         38.77%  –  397/1024

Round 2 #16 received 974 responses
2 – S.L.A.P.s BBQ – KCK                              64.17%  –  625/974
7 – Porky’s Blazin – Grain Valley                35.83%  –  349/974

Steve Ruyle
Steve is a Co-Founder of KCFoodGuys.com and is transplant to KC from Nebraska. His favorite places to eat in KC include Garozzo’s, Q39, Kansas City Joe’s, Runza, and J. Alexanders. He love’s ice cold bottled Bud Light or a nice bottle of red wine and will not pass up dark chocolate of any kind.

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Comments

  1. John Glynn says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Your blurb says BBs lost but the votes and the bracket show otherwise. Which is correct?

    Reply
    • Steve Ruyle says

      March 21, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      There are two brackets. Ours and the People’s Choice bracket. They lost in our bracket but the people voted them to advance.

      Reply

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