Crank up the heat on the backyard barbecue by visiting with grill experts and and learning the ins and outs of grilling.

• A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the energy required to heat one pound of water one degree
  Fahrenheit.
  
• Men are much more apt (61%) than women (39%) to do the grilling.
  
• The method of using cedar planks was originated by Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest.
  
• The most commonly used wood chips are mesquite and hickory.
  
• The 48" Lynx Chill Fire grill has four burners, a rotisserie, halogen lights, two smokers, and a fridge for $10,000.
  
• More great grills:
  • Kalamazoo
    
  • Vieluxe
    
  • Ducane

DCS (Dynamic Cooking Systems): DCS outdoor grills are simply the most advanced grilling systems available. They combine the latest grilling technology and innovation to deliver the ultimate in outdoor cooking performance and control. Every DCS grill is handcrafted and constructed entirely of heavy gage type 304 stainless steel.
310-407-6545
www.dcsappliances.com

Viking Range Corporation: Viking manufactures and markets the industry's finest professional kitchen appliances for the home. Viking is the originator of the "Professional" segment of major appliances in the USA, introducing the first commercial type range for home use in 1987. The company now offers a complete line of appliances for the entire kitchen, including cooking, ventilation, kitchen clean-up and refrigeration, as well as outdoor products to extend the Viking Kitchen to the pool or patio. The Viking 30-inch professional grill retails for $3359.00.
877-834-8222
www.vikingrange.com

Barbeques Galore: Barbeques Galore makes backyard grilling an exciting pastime for the whole entire family. With more than 136 Barbeques Galore retail stores in the United States and Australia, the company is one of the leading specialty retailers of barbecue and barbecue accessories in the world. Their product line includes the best quality, most up-to-date barbecues in the industry: Turbo, Capt N Cook, Bar-B-Chef, Cook-On, Weber, DCS, Lynx and more.
800-752-3085
www.bbqgalore.com