I live in....ya, KC. Bryants is godd BBQ, but the question I would ask you is what kind of sauce do you like? We have both kinds of BBQ places, the Deep south kind that is more of a spicy blend, and the kind that has a sweeter tang to it.
Gates is usually always good, and US presidents have had it flown in to DC a number of times.
i prefer Oklahoma Joes myself, more on the spicy side. If you need to know more details, let me know.