Episode 40, SMAKS, the beginning

Kansas City Food Memories by Robert Duensing

Episode notes

This was an eye opening discussion with Susan Fielder, daughter of one of the founders of SMAKS, an iconic hamburger chain from Kansas City. This show goes back to the 1950's to early 60's. This is just one perspective of an obviously complicated family business. Hear about the Elephant and ties to pre-Gilbert/Robinson. There is history, with dates, names and facts, then there are the stories and visions that drove it all.