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<p>This Kansas City-style barbecue joint attracts the masses with its sandwiches and heaping combination platters -- three ribs, paired with your choice of hot links, pork, brisket, and two sides (pro tip:  the cheesy potatoes are not to miss). Phat Jack's is a lunch destination for the meat-obsessed, but be sure to get there early; seating fills up fast at this diner-like dive, and popular items like ribs and burnt ends sell out even faster.</p>

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Phat Jack's BBQ

This Kansas City-style barbecue joint attracts the masses with its sandwiches and heaping combination platters -- three ribs, paired with your choice of hot links, pork, brisket, and two sides (pro tip: the cheesy potatoes are not to miss).

Phat Jack's BBQ

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