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Title
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10 Restaurants That Still Matter
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Description
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Brief article describing ten classic American restaurants, each deserving "everlasting respect." At number seven on the list is Arthur Bryant's of Kansas City, Missouri, "practically the Statue of Liberty where American food is concerned."
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Date
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2005-03
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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The Secrets in the Sauce: Kansas City's Barbecue Tradition
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Description
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The author reviews the history of barbecue generally, and then specifically in Kansas City, including a discussion of race relations during the 1920s and '30s. Henry Perry was the first recorded barbecuer in Kansas City. Charlie Bryant inherited Perry's business and then sold it to his brother Arthur when he retired. A bibliography is included.
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Date
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2002
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Dictionary of Missouri Biography
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Description
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Short biography of Arthur Bryant (1902-1982) written by Julie Maurer. He was called "Barbecue King" in Kansas City and his barbecue restaurant was nationally famous. Article includes citations.
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Date
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1999
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Object Type
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Book
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Title
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The King of BBQ
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Description
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Three-part cover story on Kansas City barbecue culture. The article, "Kansas City's Barbecue Lineage Begins with Perry's Pushcart," details the history and lineage of prominent barbecue masters in the city, beginning with Henry Perry. "Organization Set the Standard for Prize-Winning Barbecue" describes the operations and standards of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, a nonprofit organization that sanctions barbecue competitions and certifies judges. A third article, "Sauce, Spice Recipes Fight for Shelf Space," examines barbecue sauces and spices as a key, profitable sector of the food industry.
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Date
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2014-10-03
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
