Q39 Debuts New Menu & New Chef

With Executive Chef Patrick Peluso now helming the kitchen, Q39 is entering a new chapter. Chef Peluso brings a creative blend of East Coast flair and Midwest tradition, all with a hospitable approach. Expect brisket meatballs, reinvented BBQ nachos, French-inspired salads, even a smoked BBQ cheesesteak. The new menu officially launches April 28.

The new seasonal menu honors Q39’s classic barbecue flavors while introducing some bold new ones. Menu highlights include dry-rub wings tossed in Q39’s signature spice blend, the KC Q’Dog, a rich barbecue sandwich complete with house-made chipotle sausage, and wood-fired Canadian smoked salmon and a texture bomb wedge salad.

For dessert, summer staples like a s’mores sundae and a banana pudding parfait.

The bar is also getting a refresh featuring handcrafted cocktails like the Backyard Peach Tea and a citrusy Bergamot Spritz.

Here is a full list of Q39’s new menu items:

Salads: 

Wood-Fired Canadian Salmon Salad – Mixed Greens, Potato, Celery, Green Beans, Cucumber, Teardrop Peppers, Balsamic Dressing 

Q wedge – Iceberg Lettuce, Pork Belly, Blistered Tomatoes, Smoked Blue Cheese, Onion Straws, Ranch Dressing

Shareables: 

Q Nachos – Pulled Pork or Chicken, Street Corn, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Pepperjack Queso, Cilantro, BBQ Drizzle

Smoked Brisket Meatballs – Chipotle Sausage, Parmesan-Breadcrumbs, BBQ Aioli

Dry Rub Wings – Dry Rub tossed with Q39 Chicken Rub

Sandwiches:

KC Q’Dog– Q Made Chipotle Sausage, Chopped Burnt Ends, Southern Slaw, Dijon Aioli

Q Taco- Brisket – Southwest Slaw, Spicy Aioli

KC Cheesesteak – Chopped Smoked Brisket, Caramelized Onion, Pepperjack and Provolone Cheese 

Sides: 

Orzo Pasta Salad – Red Pepper, Spinach, Parmesan, Basil Vinaigrette

Desserts: 

Key Lime “Pie” with raspberry sauce

S’mores Sundae – Vanilla Ice Cream, Nutella, Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Crumble

Banana Cream Parfait – Banana Pudding, Nilla wafers, whipped cream

Salted Caramel Cookie and Dark Brownie Sampler

Locally Inspired Craft Cocktails

Whiskey Paloma – Rieger bourbon, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave nectar orange bitters, blood orange soda

Backyard Peach Tea – Peach vodka, peach syrup, lemon juice, iced tea

Bergamot Spritz – Italicus bergamot liqueur, passionfruit syrup, prosecco, club soda

Blood Orange Mule – Rieger vodka, blood orange syrup, lime juice, ginger beer, jalapeño slice

Prairie Water – Union Horse white whiskey, lime juice, orange bitters, lemon lime soda

Dread Pirate XO – Bumbu XO rum, Amaretto, toasted almond bitters

The Classics

Berry Basil Lemonade – A house-made lemonade infused with hand-muddled strawberries, fresh basil. Customized with the spirit of choice

After Dinner Cocktails

Q39 Honey infused White Russian – Q39 honey, vodka, Kahlua, cream

Oatmeal Alexander – Old fashioned oatmeal cookie apple brandy, creme de cacao, cream

Mocha Martini – Coffee liqueur, chocolate green walnut liqueur, frangelico, cream

Zero Proof

Summer Sun Cooler –  Lemon, apple juice, white peach tea, agave, Italian blood orange soda

Q39 is expanding its footprint with two new locations on the horizon—one in Lee’s Summit and one in Lawrence.

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