Awards & News Tagged "Restaurant"

Meat+Poultry: How Golf, George Brett, and Backyard BBQ built Meat Mitch

June 11, 2026

Mitch Benjamin didn't set out to build a barbecue empire, he just wanted to hang out with friends, crack some cold beers, and figure out how to beat 400 other teams at his first-ever cookoff. Somehow, it worked.

The NFL Network visits Meat Mitch's Leawood Location during Draft Week!

May 03, 2023

The team from NFL Network visited Meat Mitch in Leawood, Kansas last week during the 2023 NFL Draft. It was a big week for Barbecue and the NFL.

Can we get a total number of ribs consumed in the city?

The Draft: Let's Draft some BBQ from Barbecue Capital of America

May 03, 2023

With all the excitement of the 2023 Draft happening on our own front porch, Kansas City is being recognized as the Barbecue Capital of America. Find out who topped the list, hint hint, Meat Mitch.

Meat Mitch gets visit from Hollywood star

January 29, 2023

Is Paul Rudd a ribs guy, pulled pork guy? We have a strong pre-game at @meatmitchbbq Stadium in Leawood, Kansas. All hands were on deck for the AFC Championship Game!

Meat Mitch & Emeril Legasse on Emeril Tailgates - Kansas City Episode!

December 16, 2022

Recently Mitch was a guest of the legendary Emeril Lagasse, BAM!, on his football fan food show, Emeril Tailgates. Mitch represented Kansas City tailgating and, of course, KC style ribs and burnt ends.

Meat Mitch Restaurant Earns MADA Hospitality Gold Award

October 28, 2022

Winners Win Jim! The Meat Mitch Restaurant not only serves a unique taste of KC barbecue but the comfort and vibe is unique as well. We've got the awards to show for it!

Meat Mitch, the Restaurant: Leawood’s Ranch Mart North shopping center

September 01, 2022

The Shawnee Mission Post published an article covering the debut or Meat Mitch, a premiere barbecue restaurant in Leawood's Ranch Mart North shopping center. The restaurant sells classic barbecue dishes with a unique twist, such as sticky curly fries with honey and so much more!