The Best Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich And Its History
If you’re headed to the Windy City, here’s where to find the best Chicago Italian beef sandwich. Hulu’s television show “The Bear” made Italian beef even more famous than it already was. But the truth is, there isn’t just one sandwich. Different shops make it different ways. To make what I think is the best […]
NBBQA Unveils New Live Fire Experience Series
Discover the NBBQA Live Fire Experience Series, a new BBQ competition series celebrating live-fire cooking, competition, food, music, and community.
Hot Doggerel: Weenie Wisdom And Weirdness
America’s love for hot dogs knows no bounds, and these hot dog facts, world records, and bites of weenie weirdness are here to prove it.
Some Favorite BBQ Restaurants: One Nation Under Sauce
As we travel, we like to hit the local pitstops, tuck in a napkin, take a few pictures, and meet the pitmasters. In this section, still very much under construction, we plan to post our experiences and we invite you to do the same in the comments section below. Sooner or later we will set […]
Grills and Smokers Reviewed And Rated
Buying guides to hundreds of grills, smokers, thermometers, BBQ accessories and much more, all tested by our team of experts, called “The most respected and comprehensive reviewers of grills and smokers in the world,” by Forbes.
How To Buy A Smoker: Take This When You Shop
A good dedicated smoker will make ribs, brisket and pulled pork that rivals most restaurants. There are many choices: gas, charcoal, wood and wood pellets. Before you go shopping click here and print out our article on How To Buy a Smoker.
How To Buy A Grill
Grills are not created equally. Before you sink any money into a grill check out this article. It could save you from buying a lemon and make sure your grill meets your needs.
Everything You Need to Know About Knives
Buying a new knife? Wondering what is VG-10 steel? How do you hold a chef’s knife? How do you clean one? How do you hone and sharpen a knife? Get incisive answers to these sharp questions and more in our ultimate guide to knives.
Cool Tailgating Gear to Step Up Your Gametime Party
Tailgating is kind of like car camping. You need most of the same stuff–except maybe flashlights and sleeping bags. But if you’re planning to party into the night, bring those too! And that’s the biggest difference between tailgating and camping: tailgating is a party! For a full checklist of essential tailgating gear, click here. If you […]
Christmas In July Gifts: Why Wait For The BBQ Gear You Can Use Now?
The holiday gift giving season is still several months away but why wait until then to get the BBQ and grilling gear that you could use right now? Treat yourself to Christmas in July gifts with one or more of these great gear ideas – from spatulas and tongs to smokers and grills and numerous […]
Charcoal Grillin’ Starter Kit
New to charcoal grilling? Here’s everything you need from the best grill and charcoal to tongs and a reliable thermometer.
My shellfish allergy
When I was in high school in Florida I spent hours catching crabs with fish heads on the Intracoastal Waterway and India River off Merritt Island. At parties I popped shrimp like M&Ms. I spent a summer in Maine feasting on lobster. And then one day, after a fabulous restaurant meal of soft shell crabs, […]
Live-Fire Market Trends: 2025
A year of consolidation and retrenchment In last week’s Cue Sheet dispatch, I graded my barbecue prognostications for 2025. One of the predictions that earned an “A” was that we would see more consolidation in the outdoor cooking equipment market, which includes grills, smokers, outdoor griddles, and even wood-burning pizza ovens. And, boy, did we. […]
Phil Baker, Product Reviews
Phil has designed products for Polaroid, Seiko, and Apple, among others. He wrote a weekly newspaper column for twelve years reviewing tech products, and he’s the author of two books on new product development, one co-authored with Neil Young. He now runs Neil’s website, neilyoungarchives.com. Phil has become an avid outdoor cook as a result […]
Tailgating Tips: 10 Steps To A Better Party
It’s gametime! Are you ready? Our tailgating tips make sure of it. You got your team jersey. But what about a camp chair? Check out our handy tailgate checklist that covers all the essentials. And remember The Six P’s: Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Here are our top tailgating tips for avoiding a fumble […]