Kansas City barbecue — we know you've heard of it.

The president eats it when he visits, and Anthony Bourdain said Kansas City barbecue is the best in the world.

But how did it all get started? And who made Kansas City barbecue famous?

If that has left you hungry, seek out Kansas City's contemporary smoked offerings or dive into the history of Kansas City's (and Gates') most famous offerings: burnt ends.

Of course, to really dive in you have to live here, or at least come visit.