What are the best BBQ restaurants in Manhattan? Bonus points if it is Texas themed in someway. Cost is not an issue. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2009 - 27 answers

Big Green Egg. Worth it? [more inside]
posted by fixedgear on Sep 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone suggest a picnic area with bbq grill for oyster picnic near Pt. Reyes/Tomales Bay/Stinson? [more inside]
posted by cranberryskies on Aug 21, 2009 - 5 answers

There are mice nesting in our BBQ!! What do we do? We use the BBQ every week or every other week and in between uses mice keep rebuilding the nest that we keep removing. How do we get them to stay away? [more inside]
posted by saradarlin on Jul 19, 2009 - 14 answers

Kind of a last minute request: I'm doing a bbq at my place tomorrow for my birthday, and I'm kind of stumped as to side dishes. [more inside]
posted by Ghidorah on Jun 12, 2009 - 45 answers

Where can we grill outdoors, in a park-setting, in DC or Arlington -- without permits or law enforcement getting involved? [more inside]
posted by garfy3 on May 22, 2009 - 5 answers

How large should the orifices on my 52,000 BTU (4 burner) natural gas BBQ be? How long should it take to heat up to 500F? [more inside]
posted by aquafiend on May 11, 2009 - 4 answers

SteakFilter: Help us wow our Mom's with a great steak recipe for Mothers Day! [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel on May 4, 2009 - 28 answers

Best Korean Barbeque on Bloor? [more inside]
posted by TheWhiteSkull on May 1, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I make BBQ flavoring for potato chips? [more inside]
posted by Caviar on Apr 29, 2009 - 14 answers

What is a good gift for a departing friend who enjoys barbecuing... [more inside]
posted by chickaboo on Apr 29, 2009 - 15 answers

I happened to mention to a well-meaning friend that I liked the taste of chipotle. Soon afterward, I received a care package just loaded with chipotle products. Please help me make mouth-watering concoctions. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Apr 29, 2009 - 15 answers

What should I make with my grill's side burner? [more inside]
posted by rouftop on Apr 20, 2009 - 18 answers

We're having a "tiny food" party / BBQ, and I need menu suggestions. Sliders (obviously), cornichons (or gherkins) and tiny cupcakes are readily available. Coronitas (7 oz. Coronas) to drink. So, what else? Other mains, sides, desserts, beverages. Any suggestions would be helpful. [more inside]
posted by dersins on Apr 16, 2009 - 47 answers

I'd like to host a recurring BBQ/picnic at a local park for around 10 people. I've never done this before. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Apr 14, 2009 - 33 answers

Is it legal to use a charcoal grill on a downtown Boston rooftop? [more inside]
posted by mgerstenblatt on Mar 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Where to have a yard style party in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by @homer on Mar 26, 2009 - 4 answers

How best to "repurpose" a dead peach tree to smoking wood for the grill? [more inside]
posted by schmoppa on Feb 12, 2009 - 9 answers

HALP! I am trying to plan a birthday party for two friends but am finding a lot of hurdles. Any suggestions that can accommodate ~20 or more adults in Manhattan (preferably), Brooklyn, or Queens for cheap? [more inside]
posted by pinksoftsoap on Dec 3, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm stumped as to finding an amazing Mongolian Barbeque place in Los Angeles. I'm used to places like BD's out in the midwest but have yet to find anything similar- Help! [more inside]
posted by razzamatazm on Oct 31, 2008 - 5 answers

I take 100mg daily of Zoloft (Sertraline). It seems to manage my anxiety/panic disorder fairly well but I'm still depressed as shit. For those unlucky folks who happen to suffer the double edged sword of anxiety and depression in tandem: what drugs or methods have helped you the most? [more inside]
posted by ryaninoakland on Oct 20, 2008 - 19 answers

Where should we eat in Burlington, VT this weekend? [more inside]
posted by TurkishGolds on Sep 18, 2008 - 18 answers

Help me make some corn on the cob that doesn't come out stiff. Looking for tried and true methods for boiling or BBQing corn on the cob. [more inside]
posted by B(oYo)BIES on Sep 6, 2008 - 36 answers

BBQ filter: some questions about BBQ and a loo inside... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 - 18 answers

Where can I find a cheap bbq in nyc? [more inside]
posted by jourman2 on Jul 3, 2008 - 9 answers

Barbecue question here...Can we do a sirloin roast on a gas barbecue? I am sure we can but any tips? What about drippings? Is that possible? [more inside]
posted by Richat on Jun 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Bought a new gas bbq grill from someone on eBay but it didn't come with the assembly instructions. How can I track the instructions down or put it together without them? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

New York--is it illegal to barbecue on my building's rooftop? [more inside]
posted by gettingpaidforthis on Jun 13, 2008 - 10 answers

The barbecue season is upon us (at least in the northern hemisphere), and I'm now in a place that allows outdoor grilling, but I'm a neophyte when it comes to BBQ sauces and rubs. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Jun 12, 2008 - 26 answers

I've just figured out how to use my gas grill to smoke things. It's really working well. Any ideas or suggestions about great things to smoke? Meat, veggies, cheese? Different woods? Recipes? [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Jun 6, 2008 - 18 answers

OBX Filter: What happened to Bubba's? [more inside]
posted by jmoneystl on Jun 1, 2008 - 2 answers

Creative ideas on how to make BBQ without the barbecue? [more inside]
posted by romakimmy on May 28, 2008 - 24 answers

Need help finding a good park for a high school reunion family BBQ in the Berkeley/Albany CA area. [more inside]
posted by luriete on Apr 23, 2008 - 8 answers

short film: guy on fire - what was the title? [more inside]
posted by shino-boy on Apr 10, 2008 - 3 answers

I'll be traveling to Memphis, TN in a few weeks and would love to sample a lot of local BBQ and other Memphis specialties. But I'm pretty picky about the meat I eat. Are there options for me? [more inside]
posted by iwhitney on Mar 10, 2008 - 13 answers

Tennesseeans: Food and spirits suggestions on the TN side of the Great Smokies? Wife and I will be staying in Townsend for 6 days later this month and would like to sample the best food and drink in the area. What are the must-hit spots within an hour's radius or so of Townsend? [more inside]
posted by otio on Mar 3, 2008 - 6 answers

Need tips on cooking Chicken in a Crockpot. [more inside]
posted by RavinDave on Feb 25, 2008 - 23 answers

Can anyone recommend an indoor electric bbq grill with cast iron or stainless steel grill? [more inside]
posted by phirleh on Feb 11, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I make or buy "Japanese BBQ sauce" like they serve on the breakfast special at Dojo in NYC? [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt on Jan 20, 2008 - 13 answers

I need new recipe ideas for our grilled volunteer meals [more inside]
posted by F Mackenzie on Jan 15, 2008 - 12 answers

Suggestions of things to do/see and places to stay/eat in rural central Virginia (anywhere roughly between Amherst/Lynchburg and Richmond) on the Sunday/Monday of Labor Day Weekend? Trips to Appomattox and the Museum of the Confederacy are being considered, but would love some other ideas: museums, concerts, B&B recommendations, good BBQ places, roadside attractions, stores, etc. [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Aug 27, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I deep clean my stainless steel BBQ grill without causing damage to the surface? [more inside]
posted by The Gooch on Aug 20, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm trying to find a recipe for BBQ ribs that involves apple juice [more inside]
posted by dancinglamb on Aug 16, 2007 - 5 answers

How should I prepare shrimp to be grilled in the shell? [more inside]
posted by polyhedron on Aug 13, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me find a "safari grill" - the collapsible square metal box my parents used 50 years ago in Africa to grill food over burning newspaper. [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Aug 9, 2007 - 14 answers

Looking for new BBQ marinades and recipes...(mi) [more inside]
posted by efalk on Jul 19, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm going to be in Houston for one night. I'd happily receive any suggestions for how to spend that night in a way that won't leave me too knocked out for my presentation the next morning, but after giving the matter some thought, I think the most important question is this: Where's the best authentic Texas BBQ within a reasonable distance from the Medical Center?
posted by j-dawg on Jul 16, 2007 - 6 answers

Bizarre Windows XP behavior: when switching between applications, sometimes more than one window will pop to the foreground. Huh? [more inside]
posted by chrominance on Jun 21, 2007 - 11 answers

My gas grill won't light properly. I read about the Flow Limiting Device (FLD) but the steps to reset it seem not to work. What is my problem, and how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by reeddavid on Jun 15, 2007 - 5 answers

Best practices for disposing of charcoal after a barbeque? [more inside]
posted by BackwardsCity on May 27, 2007 - 11 answers