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Devan’s Dozen: Icon Edition
In an age where we quickly label everything “iconic”, few things actually are. True icons carry nostalgia that spans generations. While Kansas City’s barbeque gets much of the spotlight, there are many original foods that have helped shape the city. These are the KC dishes that have endured to become the city’s most iconic eats.
From Kansas City with Love
Kansas City is having a moment, but so are 15 other cities. And I’ve visited 13 of them. For those who plan to chase this tournament elsewhere, this is a Kansas Citian’s guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities. From iconic eats and drinks to hidden gems to legendary landmarks, these are 26 food & travel recs for the 26 World Cup, across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Godspeed!
One Smoking Moment
Kansas City is the BBQ Capital of the World - but who is KC’s best barbeque?
This time of year, the only way to decide anything is via bracket. This 68-pit, March Madness-style bracket featured top KC BBQ joints, storied blue bloods, surprise upsets, and Cinderella runs. The inaugural KCQ Crown truly had it all.
FCS: Best of 2025
“The thing all writers do best,” Alan Dean Foster once wrote, “is find ways to avoid writing.” At the last minute, the Fountain City Superlatives for 2025 are finally here. As I look back on the year that was, and ahead to the year that will be, it is important to remember that this yearly feature is about recognizing places that are NEW TO ME. The places listed are not necessarily brand new or the very best in KC for their given category. Instead, they were just the best thing I tried in 2025 that I had not tried prior.
Devan’s Dozen: BPT Edition
There are many places that can lay claim to the breaded pork tenderloin (BPT for short). Of course there’s Indiana where it was invented, Iowa and Illinois where it grew up, or even up the river in St. Joseph, Missouri where they gave the sandwich its own revolutionary twist. While Kansas City doesn’t have the history of those places, we still have some great BPTs. These are the best pork tenderloins in the metro.
Best in Dough!
A donut can be whatever it needs to be. The only limit is the imagination. Coming in many shapes and sizes, the possibilities for toppings and fillings feel endless. In Kansas City, donuts cast a wide net. A diversity of offerings from a wide spectrum of purveyors. In honor of National Donut Day, I celebrated the best of each variety.
Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part II
You’ve waited for it. You’ve anticipated it. Now, it’s here: my list of the Top 12 burger spots in Kansas City. As much as soul food likes to claim the comfort food title, for me, nothing beats a cheeseburger, fries, and a shake. So if you’re hunting for the best burgers in Kansas City (based on taste, quality, and value), you’re in the right place. This is the definitive list of KC’s best local burgers; at least, according to me.
Devan’s (Double) Dozen: Burger Edition, Part I
From the paper-thin smashburger to the diminutive slider to the carefully constructed pub burger, I love cheeseburgers in all their glorious forms. As my list of Kansas City burgers conquered only grows longer, it felt like time to double down and return to the roots of “Devan’s Dozen” with a roundup of the best burgers in Kansas City from well-known hotspots, to must-try gourmet burgers, to the hidden gems you’ve never heard of.
Picture This: A Weekend Well-Spent in Kansas City
Ladies & Gentlemen, your Celebrity Guest Host is … Hannah Roper! As a Kansas City native and a Travel Advisor, Hannah combines her passions and professional expertise to lay out her ultimate three-day stay in KC. Whether you’re a visitor planning your Fountain City vaca, or a local planning a downtown stayca, Hannah’s got you covered!