The Calvin Trillin Trail

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Apr. 28, 2012 Food & Drink

Jonathan Gold is in Kansas City this week exploring the local BBQ scene that writer Calvin Trillin immortalized in his book American Fried. Highlights of Gold's trip included Arthur Bryant's BBQ, Oklahoma Joes BBQ and Gates BBQ.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia, Harriet Ells, Sara Barbour

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