Gates Bar-B-Q in Independence is back open after a fire closed it down two years ago.
Hungry crowds lined up at the completely rebuilt restaurant Wednesday near 40 Highway and I-70, just north of the stadiums. The restaurant has been a staple in the community for more than 30 years.
The first guest in the door said he's eaten at Gates Bar-B-Q since 1958 at the downtown location. He said the short ends are the best he's ever had.
A fire destroyed the restaurant in February of 2015. No one was injured, but the building had to be completely rebuilt.
Gates Bar-B-Q has been serving Kansas City since 1946.
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Jade DeGood can be reached at Jade.DeGood@KSHB.com.
