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Egads, that Cattle Boys splash photo... it looks like something from a San Fran nightclub.

Bren R.

I was waiting to hear the Village People playing in the background.

WAIT A MINUTE!!! Tom - are you saying that things and places may have directions available???? Good God, what's next?

How's that grill working out for you, pmb? I'm thinking about making the switch back to propane (I can't believe I'm saying that) due to laziness and a lack of free time. The Weber can be had at Home Depot and my local CostCo currently has a couple to choose from that look like this one:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10038077&whse=&topnav=&cat=236&hierPath=114*236*

Anybody have any experience, or know anybody that does, with the stainless CostCo grills?
Thanks.

pmb, get the big Webber charcoal grill. You don't need no stinking propane! Charcoal, especially mesquite charcoal gets much, much hotter than a propane grill. Your food will taste much better, and you'll save yourself plenty of money.

Get one of those chimney charcoal starters - you just put a piece of newspaper in the bottom, coals on top, light the paper and come back in 15 minutes for perfect white coals with no diesel taste you would get from starter fluid.

Hey BigWill - I looked at those Front Avenue Costco grills too. Very compelling. I found, after some snooping around, that they are Char-Broil by a different name.

I have the Weber Genesis Gold and like it very much. Besides my need for a NG rather than LP grill, a couple of things led me to the Weber instead of the Front Avenue. First, Cook's Illustrated did one of their vaunted comparisons a few years ago and found that, of the gas grills they tested, the Weber heated hotter and more evenly than other models. Second, and purely subjective, I have always liked Weber products and they seem to be well-focused on quality.

As an aside, I received a Weber rotisserie for Father's Day and it is just super. It has a rotating basket, so the metal rod does not even go through the middle of your food. Quiet, strong motor. Very satisfying.

BigWill (and 2x6),

The Weber Genesis Silver A is working out great for me. I bought the one with stainless steel guts (i.e. grilling surface and flavorizer bars). I wanted propane because of the faster startup time (no need to wait for coals to pre-burn) and less mess. I know charcoal makes your food taste better, but the extra fuss isn't worth it at this time.

I love how easy it is to clean, as well. The metal grill has two pieces that fit into a kitchen sink for soaking and scrubbing.

nothing but good luck with my weber,will probably buy another when this one dies-if it dies-..also,sears has some kenmore grills that look heavy duty........ron

I got one of the Sears Kenmore BBQ's a month ago.....has been used every weekend since. No problems....I love it.

Thanks, peoples.

Tom, did any of those reviews include the CostCo grills? (they have a product line other than the one I linked to - though the help line is the same number for both grills).

pmb, think any part of that grill is gonna rust up soon? My current BBQ is rusting something fierce and the old lady is picky about her concrete. I got in big trouble once for flinging the mop sauce down on the patio.

2x6, that mesquite charcoal from old Mexico burns hotter than sh!t and lasts a long, long time. It also leaves very little ash, so if you have a smoker/grill combo it is ideal for long smoking sessions. It is also great for charring up steaks, but it takes a long time to go out. I've been out there at midnight waiting for the coals to die out so I can cover my BBQ. No more time for serious bbqing, I guess.