From October 14th through October 27th, Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue will commemorate 50 years of barbecue by offering special experiences including an anniversary menu. Russ Fiorella started Smoke Stack Barbecue in 1957, offering traditional storefront barbecue with a limited menu. Russ’ son Jack worked with his father until 1974, when he branched off to start Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue of Martin City. Today, Jack Stack is in its fourth generation of family-ownership, with six locations in Kansas City, plus catering and nationwide shipping.