Originally Posted by pinniped

Growing up I always thought of STL 'cue as much more aligned with Memphis. Whenever we were there during a college roadtrip or whatnot, it was usually dry-rub ribs and maybe a chopped meat sandwich. Rarely the thick molasses sauces and burnt ends of Kansas City.

But it's been a while since I've been over there and *not* eaten Italian, so I guess it could have changed...