The Rub Bar-B-Que

If you’ve never been to The Rub, Janssen describes the experience as traditional Kansas City barbecue, but with a twist. Janssen set out to push the boundaries by smoking traditional meats and serving them in a unique way. They’re known for their signature bowls, which combine their hand-selected meats with perfectly paired sides piled high in a bowl. Their most popular items include their hash bowl, which is made with fried potatoes, grilled peppers and onions, pulled pork, burnt ends, chicken and sausage topped with onion straws and cheese. Their hillbilly bowl is another favorite among guests and is made with sugar-crusted corn bread topped with your choice of meat, barbecue beans and onion straws. Another top seller is the burnt end burrito, which is made with burnt ends, potatoes, jalapeño cheese and pico de gallo wrapped in a tortilla.  “Our rubs are strong and create a lot of bark on our barbecue,” Janssen says. “We smoke 400 to 500 pounds of meat daily featuring meats like burnt ends, ribs and sausage. Guests keep coming back for more because of the great food, great value and great service.”