Ok, so I don't write about or "review" food very often. However, in a case like this, I need to. We've all heard at some point or another that Kansas City is the place for BBQ. Today I was in Bonner Springs, a small town just outside of K.C. There really isn't any reason to ever go there, unless, you want a phenomenal BBQ experience. You will be met by some exceptionally nice & friendly owners, Papa Bob and his wife. The place is only 5 years old, and for the most part, off the beaten path. But Papa Bob has made a name for himself out here. This is BBQ country, and when it comes to BBQ, no one is counting calories; especially, Adam Richman, star of The Food Network's, "Man vs. Food." Adam was at Papa Bob's not too long ago, attempting to defeat "The Ultimate Destroyer Challenge!" What is it you ask? I'll let Papa Bob tell you...

"SPREAD OUT ON THE FIRST LAYER OF THE 12” HOAGIE BUN IS A HALF POUND OF MOUTHWATERING PULLED PORK. ATOP THAT, A HALF POUND OF HICKORY SMOKED SLICED PORK. ABOVE A GENEROUS SQUIRT OF PAPA BOB’S REGULAR SAUCE, WE ADD TWO SLICES OF BREAD. NEXT COMES A HALF POUND LAYER OF SLICED, HICKORY SMOKED HAM WITH A HALF POUND LAYER OF HICKORY SMOKED TURKEY BREAST ABOVE THAT. FOLLOWING THE SAUCE AND TWO MORE PIECES OF BREAD, ADD THREE, COUNT ‘EM, THREE, HALF POUND HICKORY SMOKED HAMBURGERS WITH ANOTHER GENEROUS SQUIRT OF SAUCE. ADD THE BREAD AND HERE COMES THE BEEF. A HALF POUND OF TENDER HICKORY SMOKED BRISKET SPREAD OUT WITH A HALF POUND OF LEAN, HICKORY SMOKED BBQ SAUSAGE AS THE LAST LAYER FOLLOWED WITH YET ANOTHER SQUIRT OF SAUCE. ALL THIS WILL TRY TO BE CAMOUFLAGED WITH THE TOP OF THE HOAGIE BUN.

FOR YOUR CULINARY ENJOYMENT, WE’RE ADDING ONE AND ONE HALF POUNDS OF FRIES AND FOUR DILL PICKLE SPEARS OR FOUR JALAPENO PEPPERS TO COMPLETE THE “ULTIMATE DESTROYER CHALLENGE”

Drooling yet? Think you could handle all of that? Well, if you think you can muster to put down all 4 1/2 lbs of this meal'o'heartattack, then you should give it a shot. Because if you can clean your plate in under 45 minutes; that $55 sandwich you just ordered will be free! Plus, you'll get your picture up on the wall next to the two others that have completed the challenge successfully. If you don't finish it in under 45 minutes, you still get your picture on the wall, you just get to have your picture next to Adam's on Papa Bob's "Wall of Shame."

Next time you're traveling through Kansas City, do yourself a huge favor and stop by here. It is a delightful experience! And if you don't want the Ultimate Destroyer, than try the burnt ends... They're absolutely amazing!

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"Bathrooms in each bedroom are wonderful when you are hosting a group of friends. The ladies really appreciated the privacy. Kitchen is nicely stocked with useful items. "

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"Some of us girls needed a mom’s night out and this was the perfect home for us. Plenty of space, the bathrooms were so cute, the beds were cozy, can’t recommend enough. The check in and check out process was so simple!! "

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"Clean house and nice amenities "

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"Awesome location, very clean and comfy/cozy! Thank you for letting us borrow your home, will consider it again for future stays!"

"Great stay for family everything as advertised!"

"Definitely one of the cleanest properties we have stayed in and would definitely stay again It met all of our needs for a short stay... Thank you for sharing your home"

"Plenty of roof to host a family thanksgiving. Great location "

"Love it and must visit Tower Tavern!"

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"Nice and clean place in a good location!"

"Great place for family."

"We had to find a place to fit all of our three kids and their families to visit KC. This place was amazing! The pictures don’t do it justice. We are definitely saving this one as a favorite for our next family visit to KC. Everything was perfect!!!"

"House was just as described, perfect for our short trip to KC."

SAR 1,091 total

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"It’s exactly as advertised and well located. Will continue to book here on subsequent trips"

"This house and location was just perfect for us. We loved the neighborhood, clean house, hospitality of the host and thoughtfulness that went into everything. "

"Great property. Host was easy to communicate with."

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"was super close to everything and next to a lot of fun places! very safe area from the looks and feel! would stay here again!!"

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"We were very happy with our stay, the staff was nice and helpful. Rooms were spacious. Loved the hot tub and pool. It even had a nice outside seating area where we had lunch by the pool area, however getting back in the pool area was a little tricky because our keys did not let us back in the pool area, luckily there a few kiddos were inside and able to let us back in. If we do another stay-cation in Kansas City area this will be our go to hotel."

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"It was probably the best reasonably priced airport hotel we have ever stayed at! It was clean, convenient, had a 24-hour shuttle, and served a tasty light dinner with drinks. Would definitely book again if in KC."

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