Inside Scoop: Dustin Colquitt

Dustin Colquitt, Kansas City Chiefs player, says, “When my team does not get a first down, I punt the ball to the other team. I have been the Kansas City Chiefs’ punter for eight years. More importantly, I am a FUN father to my four (soon to be five!) kids.” Dustin also works with KidsTLC in Olathe. They provide much-needed services to abused and neglected kids, and he is the spokesperson for TeamSmile, which provides dental care to underprivileged kids.

GP: What is your favorite place to visit in KC with your kids?

Dustin: With three of my kids’ being boys, we love LEGOLand Discovery Center. I especially love building with the big Lego blocks. In fact, I love building any kind of Legos with my kids! We also love the Kansas City Zoo. I have a green thumb and am a wildlife lover.

GP: Favorite KC restaurant?

Dustin: First Watch. We go there at least once a week as a family. They have healthy food and my kids love it.

GP: Favorite autumn tradition in KC?

Dustin: Deanna Rose Farmstead’s pumpkin hollow. It is just the right size for both the big kids and little kids.

GP: Favorite winter tradition in KC?

Dustin: Our annual Colquitt tacky sweater party

GP: Must-see KC attraction for out-of-town guests?

Dustin:  Kansas City Chiefs games!

GP: Favorite tip for Chiefs fans?

Dustin: Don't leave your seat on fourth down.

GP: Best-kept secret in KC?

Dustin: The Peanut on Wornall. I love their wings.

GP: Best date night destination?

Dustin: Gaslight Grill because of great food, friendly ownership and live music.

GP: Favorite museum?

Dustin: National World War I Museum, because I respect the commitment of our armed forces.

GP: Best place to hear live music in KC?

Dustin: I enjoy the Thursday night summer concert series at Power & Light.

GP: Fill-in-the-blank bests?

Dustin:

Pizza: Old Towne Pizza

Ice cream: Paciugo gelato.

Movie theater: AMC Olathe Fork and Screen. I love the comfy seats and food.

Barbecue: We always go to Fiorella’s Jack Stack in Martin City.

GP: One KC thing we left off our “best of” list of questions that we should've included:

Dustin: Our family’s favorite place to worship: Grace Church. Our affiliation with our church is a high priority to our family.