I don't claim to be an authority on Kansas City cuisine, but as a lover of good BBQ, I looked forward to checking out the famous Arthur Bryant's when heading to KC about 20 years ago. When I got there, I was told by a number of the locals that Bryant's was strictly for the toursits, and that Gates was the real deal. We opted for Gates, and I will say that it ranked among the best BBQ I'd ever had. Recently I was given a bottle of Gates' sauce, and when it's gone, I plan to order more on line.