Fourteen years later, they decided to open a Kansas City-style barbecue joint in the same space, serving tangy, molasses-based sauce and brown sugar-paprika rubs to give a slight sweetness.

From smoky Texas brisket to saucy Kansas City ribs to tangy Carolina pulled pork, there’s a whole nation of amazing barbecue out there. Knowing each state and region’s signature BBQ styles ...

Learn about the new Kansas City barbecue restaurant, American Way Smokehouse, serving the “best ribs” and KC-style BBQ at an antique mall in Independence, MO.

When they sent Sanders to the Kansas City area more than two years ago to open the Independence Merchant Square, the plan was always to open a neighboring barbecue restaurant.