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MONEY Magazine
(June 2004) Best Grill Review from cookbook
authors, chefs and retailers such celebrity chef Bobby Flay,
Bill and Cheryl Jamison, whose latest cookbook is
Chicken on the Grill.
Charcoal
Best basic grill -
Weber One Touch Gold Charcoal Grill , 22 1/2
inches ($139 list price) This is the classic Weber kettle, renowned for
having revolutionized American grilling. Leave the lid off and sear a steak; put
the lid on and roast a chicken. As Bobby Flay says, "The classics are classics
for a reason." On Sale $124.70
Best gas compromise - Weber
Performer ($399 list) Weber 2005 22 1/2-Inch Performer
Charcoal Grill with Touch-N-Go Propane Ignition. If you love charcoal cooking but hate the
hassle, the Performer offers a novel twist: a small gas pilot burner that lights the coals. No
lighter fluid, no chimney---just push a button. You still have to wait for the coals to heat
up, but it's a nifty mechanism. On Sale $299.00 + Free Shipping
Best smoker - Big Green Egg ($800 list) Wood chips will create smokiness in any grill. But
serious smokehounds should consider the aptly named Big Green Egg. It's not ideal for items
like steaks and burgers, but its ceramic shell is terrific for roasting and smoking. On Sale
$869.00 + Free Shipping (Large)
Best upscale grill - Hasty Bake Grill Legacy 131 ($889 list 2004) If you
want to look beyond Weber, experts recommend Hasty-Bake; its grills
have a hand crank so you can adjust the space between the coals and
the food ("Always the one problem with the Webers," notes Flay). Free Shipping
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