From the Grill

Buying guides, brand comparisons, and expert advice to help you spec the right grill, smoker, or outdoor kitchen for how you actually cook.

Buying GuidesAugust 2026

U-Line Outdoor Refrigeration Guide: Seamless vs Home vs Outdoor Series

The complete U-Line outdoor buyer's guide. Seamless vs Home vs legacy Outdoor Series, and how to pick between 15", 18", and 24" widths for every category.

Buying GuidesAugust 2026

American Outdoor Grill Review 2026: T Series vs L Series (Complete Buyer's Guide)

American Outdoor Grill from a dealer that sells the full line. T Series vs L Series, 24/30/36-inch sizing, and the honest AOG-vs-Fire-Magic price gap explained.

ReviewsAugust 2026

Bull BBQ Angus 30" Review 2026: The Grill We Recommend Most

The Bull BBQ Angus 30" is our best-selling gas grill and the one we buy for our own patios. 75,000 BTU, 4 burners, 304 stainless throughout, lifetime burner warranty. Real dealer review after 100+ installs.

Buying GuidesAugust 2026

Best BBQ Grills 2026: The Full Buyer's Guide (Gas, Built-In, Portable)

How to actually choose a BBQ grill in 2026: fuel type, size, build quality, price tiers, and the five brands worth buying. Written by a dealer that installs, services, and sells all five.

Buying GuidesAugust 2026

Best Gas Grills 2026: The 6 We Actually Recommend

Not a listicle. The six gas grills we recommend to real customers in 2026, ranked by use case — best overall, best value, best premium, best for coastal climates, best for large families, best portable — with real specs and prices.

Buying GuidesJuly 2026

Best Built-In Grills 2026: Bull, Hestan, Coyote & Summerset Ranked

The four built-in gas grill brands we sell and stand behind, ranked head-to-head on build quality, BTU per square inch, warranty, and dollar-for-dollar value. Real specs, not marketing copy.

guidesSeptember 2026

Alfresco Grills: What the LXE and ALXE Lines Actually Cost

Alfresco is the third leg of the American premium-outdoor triangle (with Hestan and Lynx). LXE 30-56" and ALXE 30-56" ranges hand-built in Commerce, CA. Here's the honest breakdown of what you're paying $8K-$15K for.

guidesSeptember 2026

American Made Grills: Estate and Encore Lines Explained

American Made Grills (AMG) is Summerset's sister brand in the same Chino, CA factory. Estate and Encore lines target the mid-premium bracket at $2,800-$5,500. Here's what actually differs from Summerset and whether AMG is the value pick.

guidesSeptember 2026

Artisan Grills: The Under-the-Radar Louisiana-Built Alternative

Artisan builds Professional and American Eagle grill lines in Bossier City, LA. 304 stainless, dual-wall hoods, and prices that undercut Hestan by 30-40% for a comparable build. Here's the honest read on Artisan Grills before you spec one.

guidesSeptember 2026

Bromic Heating: The Australian-Engineered Patio Heater Category

Bromic's Platinum, Tungsten, and Cobalt series set the benchmark for premium radiant patio heating. Gas + electric options, up to 500 sq ft coverage per unit. Here's how Bromic differs from Infratech and Sunpak.

guidesSeptember 2026

Cal Flame Grills and BBQ Islands: The Value Complete-Kitchen Play

Cal Flame builds P, G, and BBQK series grills plus prefab BBQ island kits from a single California-based operation. If you want a complete outdoor kitchen delivered as one order at $8K-$25K instead of piecing it together, Cal Flame is the shortcut.

guidesSeptember 2026

Little Griddle: The Griddle Insert That Fits Every Grill

Little Griddle makes the SQ180 and Sizzle-Q griddle inserts that turn any gas grill into a full flat-top. Made in USA, 100% stainless, no seasoning required. Here's why it's the accessory that shows up in every serious grill setup.

guidesSeptember 2026

Memphis Pellet Grills: The Wi-Fi Pellet Smoker That Actually Works

Memphis Grills builds Elite, Pro, and Beale Street pellet smokers in Illinois. Wi-Fi Fire Board control, double-wall stainless construction, and the only pellet smoker in the US premium bracket that competes with Weber SmokeFire on build (and wins on temperature stability).

guidesSeptember 2026

NewAge Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets: Modular vs Custom, Real Cost

NewAge Products makes modular outdoor kitchen cabinet sets in aluminum and stainless. Full L-shape or U-shape kitchens for $8,000-$20,000 assembled from stock components. Here's the honest read on when NewAge beats custom masonry.

guidesSeptember 2026

Pacific Teak Millworks: Grade-A Teak Outdoor Kitchen Cabinetry

Pacific Teak Millworks builds Grade-A teak outdoor kitchen cabinets, doors, and vent hood covers. Natural weather resistance, silver patina over time, 20+ year lifespan without sealing. Here's when teak beats stainless for outdoor cabinetry.

guidesSeptember 2026

Perlick Outdoor Refrigeration: Commercial-Grade Beverage + Wine Coolers

Perlick is the American commercial refrigeration brand that shows up in restaurant bars and premium home outdoor kitchens. Signature Series and C-Series outdoor units, 15" and 24" widths, front-venting for cabinet integration. Here's what actually differs from Marvel, Azure, and U-Line.

guidesSeptember 2026

Solaire Infrared Grills: Why Restaurants Use Ceramic Infrared

Solaire builds ceramic infrared gas grills in Sonoma, CA — the American premium alternative to gas convection. Anywhere and Everywhere series, 21-42" sizes, sear temperatures over 1,000°F in under 3 minutes. Here's the honest read on infrared vs traditional grilling.

guidesSeptember 2026

TEC Infrared Grills: The Original Ceramic Infrared Since 1983

TEC (Thermal Engineering Corporation) invented residential ceramic infrared grilling in 1980. Sterling FR, Patio FR, and G-Sport lines all deliver commercial-grade sear at 1,200°F+. Here's how TEC differs from Solaire and why the Sterling III remains the benchmark.

guidesSeptember 2026

Vintage Grills: The Under-the-Radar Ultra-Premium Made-in-USA Line

Vintage Grills is a small-shop California maker producing 42", 48", and 55" grills for buyers who've priced Hestan and want something more customized. Copper accents, custom knob colors, 316 stainless throughout. $12K-$30K range. Here's the honest read.

guidesSeptember 2026

Coyote Outdoor Grills: The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide

Coyote C-Series, CL-Series, S-Series, and SL-Series cover $2,600-$6,300 across freestanding and built-in configurations. Coyote's real edge: solid-steel knobs, best-in-class internal lighting, and a hybrid gas+charcoal grill that no competitor in this bracket makes.

guidesSeptember 2026

Hestan Outdoor Grills: The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide

Hestan grills run $17,000-$28,000 and win on materials + fit-and-finish that nobody else in the American-made bracket matches. Here's the honest guide to Hestan's 3, 4, and 5-burner freestanding and built-in models, when they're worth the money, and how Aspire fills the gap below.

guidesSeptember 2026

Summerset Grills: The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide

Summerset TRL, Sizzler, and Alturi cover the mid-premium to premium bracket at $2,400-$7,900. This is the guide to which line fits your outdoor kitchen, how Summerset stacks against Bull and Coyote, and why the TRL Pro remains the sweet-spot 32" built-in.

guidesSeptember 2026

Bull BBQ Grills: The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide

Bull's five grill lines run from the $2,919 Outlaw to the $6,239 Diablo — all 304 stainless, all built in the same California facility since 1993. Here's which Bull fits your outdoor kitchen, how it stacks against Coyote and Summerset, and where the lifetime firebox warranty really matters.

Buying GuidesAugust 2026

U-Line Outdoor Ice Maker Guide: Crescent, Clear, or Nugget (2026)

U-Line's three outdoor ice makers compared. OCR115 crescent vs OCL115/OCP115 clear vs ONP115 nugget — plus pump vs gravity drain and sizing for the way you entertain.

ComparisonAugust 2026

AOG vs Fire Magic: Which R.H. Peterson Grill Is Right for Your Outdoor Kitchen?

AOG and Fire Magic come off the same R.H. Peterson factory line. Where the $1,900 price gap goes, and which one you should buy — from a dealer that stocks both.

MaterialsAugust 2026

304 vs 430 Stainless Steel: Why the Grade Matters for Your Grill

The number on a stainless steel grill spec sheet looks innocuous. It's actually the single best predictor of how long your grill will last outdoors. Here's what 304 and 430 really mean.

Buying GuidesAugust 2026

Grill Cover Buying Guide: Vinyl vs Polyester vs Sunbrella

The cheap cover that came in the box has already failed by year two. A real outdoor grill cover protects the investment underneath. Here's what each fabric actually does and what to spend.

Buying GuidesAugust 2026

Napoleon Grills Alternatives 2026: Bull, Hestan, Coyote & Summerset Head-to-Head

Shopping Napoleon Prestige, Rogue, or a built-in but want to compare? Here's how Bull, Hestan, Coyote, and Summerset stack up on BTU, warranty, stainless grade, and dealer support — from a dealer that sells all four.

Buying GuidesJuly 2026

Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens 2026: Gas, Wood-Fired & Hybrid Compared

The gas, wood-fired, and hybrid pizza ovens we recommend after installing them on dozens of outdoor kitchens. Bull, CBO, Alfa, and Ooni ranked head-to-head on preheat time, peak temperature, and pizza quality.

Buying GuidesJuly 2026

Best Outdoor Kitchen Islands 2026: Modular Kits vs Custom Build

Modular outdoor kitchen island kits from Bull, Coyote, and Summerset install in a weekend for $8-25K. Custom masonry builds take 8-12 weeks and start at $18K. Here's when each is the right call.

Buying GuidesJuly 2026

Best BBQ Side Burners 2026: Standard, Power & Wok Ranked

The side burner that goes next to your built-in grill matters more than the marketing lets on. Standard side burners cook alongside your grill; power burners do things your grill can't. Here's how to pick.

RecipesJuly 2026

Dry Rub for Pork Butt: The Recipe We Give Every Customer

The dry rub recipe we hand to every customer who buys a pellet smoker or kamado. Balanced sweet-salty-heat, works on 8-lb butts and full packer briskets, ready in five minutes.

JournalJuly 2026

Bull BBQ Complete Comparison: Angus, Brahma, Outlaw, Lonestar & Bison

Bull's built-in gas grill lineup runs from the entry-level Lonestar to the flagship Angus — five models, five very different price and cook-power tiers. This is the head-to-head that lays out which Bull fits your build.

From the Grill

U-Line Outdoor Refrigeration Guide: Seamless vs Home vs Outdoor Series

American Outdoor Grill Review 2026: T Series vs L Series (Complete Buyer's Guide)

Bull BBQ Angus 30" Review 2026: The Grill We Recommend Most

Best BBQ Grills 2026: The Full Buyer's Guide (Gas, Built-In, Portable)

Best Gas Grills 2026: The 6 We Actually Recommend

Best Built-In Grills 2026: Bull, Hestan, Coyote & Summerset Ranked

Alfresco Grills: What the LXE and ALXE Lines Actually Cost

American Made Grills: Estate and Encore Lines Explained

Artisan Grills: The Under-the-Radar Louisiana-Built Alternative

Bromic Heating: The Australian-Engineered Patio Heater Category

Cal Flame Grills and BBQ Islands: The Value Complete-Kitchen Play

Little Griddle: The Griddle Insert That Fits Every Grill

Memphis Pellet Grills: The Wi-Fi Pellet Smoker That Actually Works

NewAge Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets: Modular vs Custom, Real Cost

Pacific Teak Millworks: Grade-A Teak Outdoor Kitchen Cabinetry

Perlick Outdoor Refrigeration: Commercial-Grade Beverage + Wine Coolers

Solaire Infrared Grills: Why Restaurants Use Ceramic Infrared

TEC Infrared Grills: The Original Ceramic Infrared Since 1983

Vintage Grills: The Under-the-Radar Ultra-Premium Made-in-USA Line

Coyote Outdoor Grills: The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide

Hestan Outdoor Grills: The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide

Summerset Grills: The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide

Bull BBQ Grills: The Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide

U-Line Outdoor Ice Maker Guide: Crescent, Clear, or Nugget (2026)

AOG vs Fire Magic: Which R.H. Peterson Grill Is Right for Your Outdoor Kitchen?

304 vs 430 Stainless Steel: Why the Grade Matters for Your Grill

Grill Cover Buying Guide: Vinyl vs Polyester vs Sunbrella

Napoleon Grills Alternatives 2026: Bull, Hestan, Coyote & Summerset Head-to-Head

Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens 2026: Gas, Wood-Fired & Hybrid Compared

Best Outdoor Kitchen Islands 2026: Modular Kits vs Custom Build

Best BBQ Side Burners 2026: Standard, Power & Wok Ranked

Dry Rub for Pork Butt: The Recipe We Give Every Customer

Bull BBQ Complete Comparison: Angus, Brahma, Outlaw, Lonestar & Bison

Aspire EB vs EBR: Built-In Grill Series Compared

Aspire by Hestan vs Hestan Deluxe: Which Tier to Buy

CBO-500 vs CBO-750 vs CBO-1000: Which Pizza Oven to Buy

CBO vs Forno Bravo: Which Wood-Fired Oven Brand

Summerset Sizzler vs TRL vs Pro Series: Series Breakdown

Summerset vs Bull BBQ: Built-In Grills Compared

Summit Drawer vs Door Refrigerators: Which to Spec

Summit vs U-Line: Outdoor Refrigeration Compared

Zephyr Beverage Center vs Wine Cellar vs Refrigerator Drawer: Which to Spec

Zephyr vs Sub-Zero: Outdoor Refrigeration Compared

Aspire by Hestan: Hestan Engineering at a Builder-Tier Price

Chicago Brick Oven: Choosing a Wood-Fired Pizza Oven

Summerset Grills: Pro Series, TRL, Sizzler — Which to Buy

Summit Appliance Outdoor Refrigeration: A Buyer's Guide

Zephyr Outdoor Refrigeration: Beverage Centers, Wine, and Drawers

Do You Need a Vent Hood for a Built-In Gas Grill?

Grill BTU Calculator: How Many BTUs Do You Actually Need?

How to Size an Outdoor Kitchen Vent Hood (CFM, Height & Safety)

Backyard Entertaining Setup: Workflow, Lighting, Seating, Music

BBQ Islands Buying Guide: Prefab vs Custom, Materials, Sizing

Built-In Grill Install Guide: Cutouts, Gas, Drainage, Clearances

Bull BBQ Brand Guide: Models, Construction, and Who It's For

Hestan Outdoor Brand Guide: Aspire, Insignia, and the Marquise Lineup

Smoker Buying Guide: Offset, Pellet, Vertical, and Kamado Compared

Vent Hoods for Built-In Grills: Sizing, CFM, and When You Need One

Outdoor Kitchen Design Guide: Layout, Materials, Workflow

Searing Burners Explained: ProSear, Infrared, and What Actually Matters

Side Burner Buying Guide: Wok Power, Searing, Sauce Stations

How Many BTUs Do You Need? A Real-World Grill Sizing Guide

LP vs Natural Gas: Which Is Right for Your Grill?

Best Grills of 2026: The 8 We Stand Behind (and Why)

Built-In vs Freestanding Grills: Which One Belongs in Your Yard?

Bull vs Summerset: Where to Spend and Where to Save

Coyote C-Series Review: The Best Mid-Tier Built-In in 2026?

Gas vs Charcoal vs Pellet: Three Grill Types, Three Different Cooks

How to Keep Stainless Steel Grills Looking New for 20 Years

Grill Sizing Guide: How Many Burners You Actually Need

7 Outdoor Kitchen Mistakes We See (and How to Avoid Them)

Pellet Grills, Explained: Why Memphis and Traeger Cook Differently

Outdoor Pizza Oven Buying Guide: Gas, Wood, or Hybrid?

From the Grill

U-Line Outdoor Refrigeration Guide: Seamless vs Home vs Outdoor Series

American Outdoor Grill Review 2026: T Series vs L Series (Complete Buyer's Guide)

Bull BBQ Angus 30" Review 2026: The Grill We Recommend Most

Best BBQ Grills 2026: The Full Buyer's Guide (Gas, Built-In, Portable)

Best Gas Grills 2026: The 6 We Actually Recommend