If you're planning on starting a BBQ place in Missouri, you can only aspire to second place as the top spot is set aside for a legend which has just been confirmed again by Southern Living.
I think science has proven that there is no such thing as a bad BBQ. However, some are better than others. According to the expert reviewers on Yelp, 3 of America's best barbeque joints are all within the confines of Missouri and another is really close, too.
Scarfing down delicious BBQ on the 4th of July is about as American as it gets. Finding delicious BBQ is easy as apple pie especially if you're in Chicago.