KC Star reporter Rashad Alexander is new to Kansas City. So of course, that means he’s commonly asked the question, “Which barbecue spots have you been to?” And then the familiar response: “You’ve got to try Joe’s!” Yelp recently named Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que as one of the best U.S. restaurants of 2026. The establishment has been cosigned by Patrick Mahomes, Barack Obama and Paul Rudd, and continues to be a staple when it comes to Kansas City barbecue. Rashad wanted to join the Kansas City e