Smoke Daddy’s Review of Gates and Sons Bar-B-Q

A Kansas City barbecue legacy.  My favorite was the burnt ends.

MAIN FARE:

• Brisket – Well-trimmed. Medium-thin slice. Good, marbled piece of brisket… rendered and moist.  Probably cut from the high-side.  Good flavor, but no bark… too bad.
• Burnt Ends – Different style… chopped & mixed with point.  Very moist — I like ’em!
• Rib – Chewy. Good flavor and moisture… but tough.  Not as salty as the mutton, but still loaded.
• Sausage – Italian spices. Course texture, but tightly packed. Beef or brisket in this mix. Good spice. Cut lengthwise into quarters. Fairly lean.
• Mutton – End piece is extremely salty. Falling apart on the inside, but I can’t get past the salt.  The salt penetrates and goes completely through the meat… wow.

OTHER FARE:

A Kansas City barbecue legacy.  My favorite was the burnt ends.

MAIN FARE:

• Brisket – Well-trimmed. Medium-thin slice. Good, marbled piece of brisket… rendered and moist.  Probably cut from the high-side.  Good flavor, but no bark… too bad.
• Burnt Ends – Different style… chopped & mixed with point.  Very moist — I like ’em!
• Rib – Chewy. Good flavor and moisture… but tough.  Not as salty as the mutton, but still loaded.
• Sausage – Italian spices. Course texture, but tightly packed. Beef or brisket in this mix. Good spice. Cut lengthwise into quarters. Fairly lean.
• Mutton – End piece is extremely salty. Falling apart on the inside, but I can’t get past the salt.  The salt penetrates and goes completely through the meat… wow.

OTHER FARE:

• Beans – Thick & sweet. Loaded with brown sugar. Good texture, smoky, but light on meaty chunks.
• Sauce – Tangy! Smooth texture, but loaded with spices. Good kick.
• Bold & Sweet Sauce – Same as regular with added sweetness.
• X-Hot Sauce – Another modification to orginal recipe… this time with Cayenne pepper sauce. 
• Potato Salad – Mustard based. Good.
• Slaw – Crunchy & Creamy.
  (note: both PS and Slaw served with a bit of rub sprinkled on top)

ATMOSPHERE:

• We are in "Gatesville"… looks like they own all four corners of this intersection. 
• Big parking lot
• Jazzy Muzak
• Ceiling fans on an  elaborate pulley system
• Interior is very clean
• Has a high-volume, commercial feel (McDonalds?)
• Dual order lines at counter to handle customer load
• No interaction with staff outside the serving line
• Only spice on the tables is salt… but the meat was already loaded.