Not Your Grandpa's Grill: Modern kitchens turned inside out

Written by: Lauren Noel

Today’s outdoor grills have come a long way from the classic charcoal burning, single-rack burners. No longer a grill standing alone, many people are now installing actual outdoor kitchens. Complete with sinks, cabinets, and any other grilling accessory one can think of, these outdoor kitchens are perfect for the summer months and outdoor cooking. They are also ideal for enjoying the beautiful summer weather with family and friends.

Percy Guidry Hearth and Patio
800.822.4766


From low-priced to top-end, Percy Guidry offers a variety of grills that make outdoor cooking easy and enjoyable. Located in Lafayette, they have everything from slow-cooking charcoal grills for weekends of ribs and brisket, to gas grills for quick steaks, burgers, and hotdogs. “Outdoor grill centers have become extremely popular. People are even bringing in their house plans to include an outdoor kitchen area,” Keith Guidry of Percy Guidry says. He also offers some advice when shopping for the perfect grill: bring a magnet. Even though the grill may say stainless steel, check by seeing if the magnet sticks. If it does not stick well, the stainless steel is of a higher quality.

Appliance Distributors of Louisiana
225.344.6793
www.appliancedistla.com


ADL in Baton Rouge offers a wide range of high-end grills from manufacturers like Linx, Dacor, and Wolf. These are definitely the grills of the future, whether you are looking for gas or charcoal. Mostly stainless steel, these grills follow the trend in sleek design with multitasking ability. While most of them are gas, some even include a new infrared burner, which gets hotter than standard gas burners (perfect for searing steaks). ADL also has all the accessories your outdoor kitchen could ever need, including the full line of Viking products and KitchenAid appliances.

Outdoor Living Center
985.893.8008
www.outdoorlivingcenter.com


Outdoor Living Center in Covington has an extensive inventory of everything a person could want for their outdoor living area. With brands like Fire Magic, Twin Eagles, and Napoleon, Outdoor Living Center has something to fit every budget. You can also bring in your house plans and they will assist you in designing your perfect backyard kitchen. Their Fire Magic collection, as the leader in built-in outdoor grills, also offers sideburners for crawfish boils. Twin Eagles offers stainless steel cabinets for storage, and Napoleon also has a line of built-in grills. From weatherproof rugs and stainless steel sinks to refrigerators, Outdoor Living Center has all the supplies needed to bring your kitchen and living room outside for the summer months.

Buy-Appliances.com
866.383.7992
www.buy-appliances.com


If it’s online shopping you love, then Buy-Appliances.com is the website for you. Delivering to south Louisiana twice every month, this website is an easy way to buy everything you need for your outdoor kitchen. Since many of the appliances they sell, like refrigerators, ovens, and ice makers, are stainless steel, they can be brought outdoors and will withstand the weather. They also sell patio heaters for those who love the outdoors even during the bitter cold months. For those who are anxious about online shopping, there is a toll-free number with a real salesperson on the line to assist you.✦

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