The hottest barbecues for backyard chefs
The hottest barbecues for backyard chefs
By Toronto Life | June 12, 2009
By Toronto Life | 06/12/2009
Not that barbecuing ever went out of style, but with DIY and southern comfort food dominating culinary trends, grilling, roasting and smoking have never been hipper. In time for Father’s Day, here are 10 of the coolest ’cues.
7529 Traditional Turkish Grill <br />$229. <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/guide/home_and_garden/garden-accessories/lee-valley/">Lee Valley</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq1.jpg 600 335 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/barbecues/slide/bbq1/ bbq1 0 0
7530 Traeger Lil’ Tex Grill <br />$850. <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/guide/home_and_garden/garden-accessories/ontario-gas-bbq/">Ontario Gas BBQ</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq2.jpg 400 487 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/barbecues/slide/bbq2/ bbq2 0 0
7531 La Caja China Roasting Box <br />$430. <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/guide/home_and_garden/garden-accessories/ontario-gas-bbq/">Ontario Gas BBQ</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq3.jpg 550 380 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/barbecues/slide/bbq3/ bbq3 0 0
7533 Weber Q 100 Portable Propane Barbecue <br />$189. <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/guide/home_and_garden/home-improvement/home-depot/">The Home Depot</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq5.jpg 400 286 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/barbecues/slide/bbq5/ bbq5 0 0
7534 Lodge Logic Cast Iron Sportsman Grill <br />$199.95. <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/guide/home_and_garden/housewares/nella-cucina/">Nella Cucina</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq6.jpg 450 270 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/barbecues/slide/bbq6/ bbq6 0 0
7535 GrillPro Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Spit Roaster and Charcoal Grill <br />$550. <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/guide/home_and_garden/garden-accessories/sobies-barbecues/">Sobie’s Barbecues</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq7.jpg 550 456 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/barbecues/slide/bbq7/ bbq7 0 0
7536 Fuego slate and teak grill <br />From $4,000. <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/guide/home_and_garden/garden-accessories/ontario-gas-bbq/">Ontario Gas BBQ</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq8.jpg 500 415 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/barbecues/slide/bbq8/ bbq8 0 0
7537 Dimplex Electric Grill <br />$600. Classic Fireplace and Gourmet Grills, 1828 Queen St. E., 416-698-3473; 65 Rylander Blvd., 416-283-2783. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq9.jpg 350 390 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/barbecues/slide/bbq9/ bbq9 0 0
7538 Big Green Egg Grill/Oven/Smoker <br />$1,339. Classic Fireplace and Gourmet Grills, 1828 Queen St. E., 416-698-3473; 65 Rylander Blvd., 416-283-2783. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq10.jpg 400 428 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/barbecues/slide/bbq10/ bbq10 0 0
7539 TEC G3000 InfraRed Gas Grill <br />$7,600. <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/guide/home_and_garden/garden-accessories/sobies-barbecues/">Sobie’s Barbecues</a>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bbq11.jpg 550 371 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/barbecues/slide/bbq11/ bbq11 0 0
All photos by Carlo Mendoza.