How 4 Kansas City-famous foods were invented July 6, 2021 Kansas City has more than its fair share of famous foods. The city is best known for barbecue, of course, but, lately, it’s also gotten attention for having one of the country’s best Mexican food scenes. But when it comes to Kansas City’s famous foods, there really are four that stand out above all the others: burnt ends, our signature cut of steak, cheesy corn and chicken spiedini. These four creations are both unique to the city and pretty much ubiquitous. And, in each case, we’ve spent time researching them and talking to the people who make them. Here are the secret stories behind each, including picks for where to get them.