G.A.S Review of McGonigle's Market

*McGonigle’s
    is a breath of fresh air (literally, eating outdoors) in the BBQ experience.
     The brisket tender, lean and very nicely smoked.  The only two
    issues I have are the ordering indoors with the other grocery store
    customers and the sauce that I find too sweet.  I will certainly return
    to McGonigle’s soon!
*This
    1950's style small market sells BBQ hot from the smoker each Wednesday -
    Saturday.  You pay for it inside and take it home or eat outside at
    picnic tables.  It was very good.  The beans are quite different
    than those I have had before.  They are not heavy with sugar or sauce,
    just good spice and taste.  The sauce was the low spot.  It looks
    and tastes like heavy French dressing.  Pick a nice day and head over
    for a bbq picnic.
*Nice
    area to eat outside. It was a mystery as to what to do once you
    arrive.  Should I go directly to the smoker outside or go inside and
    order?  After asking someone in line at the smoker, we were told to go
    inside and order and pick up sides on our own.  I had half a chicken
    and it was very tender and juicy.  The person I was with wanted to get
    the beans but had an evening engagement.  I would go back and try some
    of the other selections.  It was nice to sit outside in the shade and
    you would not want to go there if it was cold, rainy or very hot because you
    can only eat outside or get it to go.
*McGonigle's
    was great.  I had excellent chicken and the beans were some of the best
    in KC.  I enjoyed the nice day and sitting outside.  I also liked
    the idea of the chicken coming right out of the smoker and going straight to
    my plate.  You had to order and pay for the food inside and then go
    outside and pick up the food. It was an interesting concept.  I would
    go back.
*Beans
    were very interesting.  They had a good flavor with bits of meat and more
    variety in the types of beans than are in most baked bean recipes. 
    Slaw was creamy and just sweet enough.  The chicken was very moist and
    tender but didn't have a lot of flavor, so I tried the sauce which ended up
    being the sweetest sauce I've ever tasted.  I'll take Masterpiece over
    it any old day!  Thanks to the GAS guys for welcoming me on this
    outing!
*This
    outing scored straight 8's.  The market is a bit out of the ordinary as
    BBQ outings go but in a good way.  They serve up smoked meat in the
    parking lot of this neighborhood meat market.  OK, that is a bit
    unusual but it's definitely worth a stop - especially when the weather is
    nice.  You order what you want inside of the store at the checkout
    line.  Upon ordering and paying, you are given colored tokens that
    relate to your order.  I had a Brisket sandwich and a side of
    beans.  The brisket was heavily smoked and piled high on a bun. 
    Very very good.  The side of beans came in a man's sized portion and
    may have been enough to feed a family of 4.  I remember seeing at least
    3 different bean varieties in my serving.  Not your ordinary serving of
    beans.  For once, someone has figured out that when you order a side,
    you want a side - not a half teaspoon.  There is nowhere to eat inside
    but there are picnic tables set up in someone's back yard next to the
    market.  It felt a bit weird to be eating BBQ in someone's back
    yard.  Turns out that this property is also owned by the store. 
    Service was at the counter of the smoker and a speedy delivery.  The
    sauce was very good and it complemented the Brisket.  $8.00 got me a
    good sized sandwich, a huge serving of beans and a drink.  I'd
    recommend the readers to give this place a try.  Just be sure to go on
    a nice weather day!
  