{"id":40724,"date":"2025-08-20T15:29:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T15:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=40724"},"modified":"2025-08-26T07:36:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:36:00","slug":"best-cities-outdoor-grilling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-cities-outdoor-grilling\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire It Up: 2025\u2019s Best Cities for a Meaty Cookout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which U.S. cities boast ideal grilling conditions to fire up some meat?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With tailgating season underway and Labor Day Weekend around the corner, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/\">Lawn Love<\/a> used 15 metrics to rank 2025&#8217;s Best Cities for a Meaty Cookout.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few prime insights:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf54\ud83d\udcb0It\u2019s a bit more expensive to throw burgers on the grill this summer: Average <strong>ground beef prices increased by 14%<\/strong> since last year, accounting for inflation.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude0b\ud83d\udc4dAcross all 411 cities in our ranking, local <strong>butcher shops<\/strong> had an average rating of <strong>4.1 stars<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd69\ud83c\udf57<strong>394<\/strong> of the cities in our ranking \u2014 <strong>96%<\/strong> \u2014 have access to at least <strong>1 butcher shop<\/strong>, and <strong>405 cities<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>99%<\/strong> \u2014 claim at least <strong>1 meat market<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See where your city ranks below. To learn how we ranked the cities, see our <a href=\"#methodology\">methodology<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"in-this-article\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this article<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#top-five\">Top 5 cities for a meaty cookout<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#rankings\">City rankings<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#key-insights\">Meaty insights<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#metric-highlights\">Metric highlights: Cooking your wallet<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Expert take<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Behind the ranking<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Outdoor cooking upgrades<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-five\"><span id=\"top-5-cities-for-a-meaty-cookout\">Top 5 cities for a meaty cookout<\/span><\/h2>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px\" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_0e01bfab-ca0a-45ef-b468-b550318dcb95\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_533068726-1.png\" alt=\"A skyline view of Raleigh, North Carolina\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 1: <\/strong>Raleigh, North Carolina \ud83e\udd47 | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>61.31<br><br><strong>Google Search Interest for Grill-Related Terms: <\/strong>2,067 | Rank: 1<br><strong>Number of Butcheries: <\/strong>11 | Rank: 41<br><strong>Number of Meat Markets: <\/strong>11 | Rank: 115<br><strong>Average Price of a Ribeye Steak: <\/strong>$15.61 | Rank: 92<br><strong>Yard Size: <\/strong>0.29 acres | Rank: 82<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Shop for a prime cut of meat at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebutchersmarkets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Butcher\u2019s Market<\/a>.<br><br>Arrange a meaty picnic with <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighnc.gov\/services\/parks\/picnic-shelter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over 80 public grills<\/a> available at local Raleigh parks.\u00a0<br><br>Plan ahead and reserve a spot for your next <a href=\"https:\/\/gopack.com\/sports\/2023\/9\/5\/football-tailgating-and-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC State Wolfpack tailgate<\/a>. Look forward to an upgraded tailgating experience in the coming years due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmag.com\/2025\/06\/lenovo-center-district-development-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lenovo Center Entertainment District renovations<\/a>.\u00a0<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/search\/free?filters%5Bcontent_type%3Aphoto%5D=1&amp;filters%5Bcontent_type%3Aillustration%5D=1&amp;filters%5Bcontent_type%3Azip_vector%5D=1&amp;filters%5Bfree_collection%5D=1&amp;filters%5Bcontent_type%3Aimage%5D=1&amp;filters%5Bcontent_type%3Avideo%5D=0&amp;filters%5Bcontent_type%3Atemplate%5D=0&amp;filters%5Bcontent_type%3A3d%5D=0&amp;filters%5Bcontent_type%3Aaudio%5D=0&amp;filters%5Binclude_stock_enterprise%5D=0&amp;filters%5Bis_editorial%5D=0&amp;k=raleigh%2C+nc&amp;order=relevance&amp;limit=100&amp;search_page=1&amp;search_type=usertyped&amp;acp=&amp;aco=raleigh%2C+nc&amp;get_facets=1&amp;asset_id=533068726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8684725494_3d3edaf95b_k-1.png\" alt=\"An old Western style shopping district in Georgetown, Texas\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 2: <\/strong>Georgetown, Texas \ud83e\udd48 | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>57.95<br><br><strong>Google Search Interest for Grill-Related Terms: <\/strong>787 | Rank: 51<br><strong>Average Price of Sausage (1lb): <\/strong>$4.55 | Rank: 11<br><strong>Average Price of a Chicken (per lb): <\/strong>$1.35 | Rank: 16<br><strong>Average Price of a Ribeye Steak: <\/strong>$14.60 | Rank: 4<br><strong>Yard Size: <\/strong>0.33 acres | Rank: 54<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Reserve a campsite for a grill sesh at 1 of 3 parks surrounding Lake Georgetown: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campgrounds\/232544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cedar Breaks Park<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campgrounds\/232612?tab=info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jim Hogg Park<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campgrounds\/234665?tab=info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Russell Park<\/a>.\u00a0<br><br>Order local grass-fed beef from <a href=\"https:\/\/bar3ranch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bar 3 Ranch<\/a> or peruse offerings from other Texas ranchers at the <a href=\"http:\/\/wolfranchfarmersmarket.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wolf Ranch Farmers Market<\/a>.<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/91344673@N06\/8684725494\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cyndi and Dave<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0\u00a0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/51110567074_27127c924b_k-1.png\" alt=\"The historic Gruene district in New Braunfels, Texas\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 3: <\/strong>New Braunfels, Texas \ud83e\udd49 | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>57.5<br><br><strong>Google Search Interest for Grill-Related Terms: <\/strong>719 | Rank: 61<br><strong>Average Price of Sausage (1lb): <\/strong>$4.47 | Rank: 11 (TIE)<br><strong>Average Price of a Chicken (per lb): <\/strong>$1.31 | Rank: 7<br><strong>Average Price of a Ribeye Steak: <\/strong>$14.61 | Rank: 12<br><strong>Yard Size: <\/strong>0.48 acres | Rank: 9<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Select your grilling meat at <a href=\"https:\/\/granzins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Granzin\u2019s Meat Market<\/a>, a local staple operating since 1981.\u00a0<br><br>Personal grills are not allowed at <a href=\"https:\/\/newbraunfels.gov\/3375\/Landa-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Landa Park<\/a>, so plan to get up early, grab your tube, and head out to secure a grilling spot before the crowds appear.\u00a0<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/rbaire\/51110567074\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rbaire<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/26288302416_84e676014e_k-1.png\" alt=\"A row of shops line a street in Tyler, Texas\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 4: <\/strong>Tyler, Texas | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>57.49<br><br><strong>Google Search Interest for Grill-Related Terms: <\/strong>585 | Rank: 103<br><strong>Number of Top-Rated Butcheries: <\/strong>1 | Rank: 43<br><strong>Number of Butcheries: <\/strong>6 | Rank: 82<br><strong>Average Price of a Ribeye Steak: <\/strong>$14.60 | Rank: 4<br><strong>Yard Size: <\/strong>0.58 acres | Rank: 3<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/countrymarkettyler.com\/products\/the-grill-master-s-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Grill Master\u2019s Collection<\/a> freezer bundle from the <a href=\"https:\/\/countrymarkettyler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Country Meat Market<\/a> ahead of a day full of meat sweats.\u00a0<br><br>Catch a fish to grill at <a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/state-parks\/tyler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tyler State Park<\/a> \u2014 no fishing license needed.<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/pasa\/26288302416\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul Sableman<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2048px-Jonesboro_AR_002-1.png\" alt=\"Shops line the streets of Jonesboro, Arkansas\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 5: <\/strong>Jonesboro, Arkansas | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>57.39<br><br><strong>Average Rating for Butcheries: <\/strong>5 | Rank: 1<br><strong>Number of Butcheries: <\/strong>4 | Rank: 113<br><strong>Average Prices of Ground Beef (1lb): <\/strong>$6.98 | Rank: 2<br><strong>Average Price of Sausage (1lb): <\/strong>$4.47 | Rank: 11 (TIE)<br><strong>Yard Size: <\/strong>0.54 acres | Rank: 5<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Grab some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunshinefarmsarkansas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunshine Farms<\/a> burgers, brats, and steaks from <a href=\"https:\/\/thetruckpatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Truck Patch<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/juddhillfarmersmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Judd Hill Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a>.\u00a0<br><br>Start planning your plot at <a href=\"https:\/\/astateredwolves.com\/news\/2025\/7\/10\/a-state-announces-organizational-changes-to-tailgate-city-ahead-of-2025-football-season.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tailgate City<\/a> ahead of the next ASU Red Wolves football game.\u00a0<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Jonesboro,_AR_002.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brandonrush<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rankings\"><span id=\"city-rankings\">City rankings<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>   <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 82.13% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/26916ee7-2793-4f5f-8716-25f9e84411ce?src=embed&amp;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"LL: Ranking Table - 2025's Best Cities for a Meaty Coo\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>   <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 80.38% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/b307f263-f028-4482-9b37-9f3d2b4e2a1b?src=embed&amp;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"LL: 25 Best Cities for a Meaty Cookout in 2025\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-insights\"><span id=\"meaty-insights\">Meaty insights<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pigskins and pork chops:<\/strong> Southern cities with big university football scenes, like <strong>Fayetteville, Arkansas<\/strong> (No. 6), <strong>Knoxville, Tennessee<\/strong> (No. 8), and <strong>Athens, Georgia<\/strong> (No. 16), finish near the top with high local interest, well-rated butcher shops, and large backyards for hosting.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southern states dominate our ranking, with all cities representing <strong>Alabama<\/strong>, <strong>Arkansas<\/strong>, <strong>Tennessee<\/strong>, and both <strong>North and South Carolina<\/strong> scoring in the <strong>top half<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Big cities like <strong>New York<\/strong> (No. 25) and <strong>Los Angeles<\/strong> (No. 27) claim the <strong>most top-rated butcheries<\/strong> (22 and 8, respectively). However, smaller cities like <strong>Buffalo, New York<\/strong> (No. 91), and <strong>Grand Rapids, Michigan<\/strong> (No. 53), stand out among larger metros with <strong>4 top-tier butcher shops <\/strong>(with 4.5+ star ratings and 10+ reviews).&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rain and drought<\/strong> can both dampen a grilling sesh. Cookouts are most likely to get <strong>rained out<\/strong> in <strong>Miami<\/strong> (No. 265) and <strong>Mobile, Alabama<\/strong> (No. 37). <strong>Heat<\/strong> is most likely to be an issue for meat lovers in <strong>Arizona<\/strong>, <strong>Nevada<\/strong>, and <strong>Texas<\/strong>. Keep an eye out for adverse weather forecasts and <strong>burn bans or other grilling restrictions<\/strong> in your area.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"metric-highlights\"><span id=\"metric-highlights-cooking-your-wallet\">Metric highlights: Cooking your wallet<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where\u2019s the beef? Herds are declining, with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ers.usda.gov\/topics\/animal-products\/cattle-beef\/sector-at-a-glance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>8% decrease<\/strong><\/a><strong> in U.S. cattle inventory<\/strong> since 2019. Meanwhile, beef imports hit a record high in 2024 with over 4.6 billion pounds of imported beef \u2014 mostly from Australia, Canada, and Brazil.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, <strong>chicken prices decreased<\/strong> in 99 of the cities in our sample as <a href=\"https:\/\/publichealth.jhu.edu\/2025\/whats-the-status-of-the-h5n1-flu-outbreak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bird flu cases<\/a> are on the decline.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices below are averaged across over 400 of the biggest U.S. cities.<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"a4af62b8-aa49-4800-b190-da477615cc2c\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Metric highlights: Cooking your wallet\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <h2 id=\"ask-the-experts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>  <div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\">     <h2 id=\"expert-take\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">Expert take<\/h2>    <p>Even if you\u2019re a seasoned grill master, there\u2019s always something new to learn about the art of outdoor cooking.<\/p> <p>We pulled together a panel of experts to share their meaty wisdom and thoughts on grilling trends. Find out what they had to say below.<\/p> <ol> <li>What are some common grilling mistakes that are easy to avoid?<\/li> <li>What outdoor grilling tools are must-haves?<\/li> <li>What are your 3 best tips for finding the best cut of meat?<\/li> <li>What is the most challenging meat to grill, and why? 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Grills are so variable it&#8217;s easy to burn the outside and have the inside raw. Food poisoning isn&#8217;t a fun addition to your cookout.<\/li> <li>Don&#8217;t use the same plate for raw meat and cooked meat without thoroughly washing, or you&#8217;ll reintroduce any pathogens onto your cooked meats and, from there, straight to your stomach.<\/li> <\/ol>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-mary-kiernan-mba\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'mary-kiernan-mba', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'mary-kiernan-mba'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('mary-kiernan-mba', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'mary-kiernan-mba', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'mary-kiernan-mba'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('mary-kiernan-mba', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Mary-Kiernan.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Kiernan\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'mary-kiernan-mba'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Mary Kiernan, M.B.A. <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'mary-kiernan-mba'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Associate Teaching Professor<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'mary-kiernan-mba'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Syracuse University<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'mary-kiernan-mba'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('mary-kiernan-mba', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">View Answers <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-4 ml-2\">                 <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M12.909.258a.919.919 0 00-.007 1.294l4.275 4.282H.907a.914.914 0 000 1.828H17.17l-4.275 4.286a.925.925 0 00.007 1.294.91.91 0 001.287-.007l5.794-5.836a1.026 1.026 0 00.19-.288.872.872 0 00.07-.352.916.916 0 00-.26-.64L14.189.283a.9.9 0 00-1.28-.025z\" fill=\"#48a27a\" \/>               <\/svg><\/button>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"details fixed top-0 left-0 bg-white h-screen z-10 overflow-scroll w-screen lg:w-full lg:relative lg:h-auto\"             x-cloak x-show=\"focusedExpert == 'mary-kiernan-mba'\"             x-transition:enter=\"transition ease-out duration-100 transform\"             x-transition:enter-start=\"opacity-0 scale-95\"             x-transition:enter-end=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave=\"transition ease-in duration-75 transform\"             x-transition:leave-start=\"opacity-100 scale-100\"             x-transition:leave-end=\"opacity-0 scale-95\">              <div class=\"bg-theme-green p-4 mb-4 pb-20 relative text-white lg:bg-white lg:pb-0 lg:text-theme-green lg:mb-8\">               <button class=\"close-details mr-4 mt-2 absolute top-0 left-0 flex items-center ml-4 lg:mt-0 lg:ml-0\" x-on:click.stop=\"closeExpert('mary-kiernan-mba')\">                 <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 20.243 13.501\" class=\"w-6 mr-2 fill-current\">                   <path data-name=\"Icon ionic-ios-arrow-round-forward\" d=\"M7.334 13.243a.919.919 0 00.007-1.294L3.066 7.667h16.27a.914.914 0 000-1.828H3.073l4.275-4.286A.925.925 0 007.341.259a.91.91 0 00-1.287.007L.26 6.102a1.026 1.026 0 00-.19.288.872.872 0 00-.07.352.916.916 0 00.26.64l5.794 5.836a.9.9 0 001.28.025z\" \/>                 <\/svg> Close               <\/button>             <\/div>              <div class=\"item text-center px-4 w-full text-center -mt-20 relative z-20 pointer-events-none lg:hidden\">               <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Mary-Kiernan.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Kiernan\" class=\"mt-0 mb-3 mx-auto w-32 h-32 object-cover rounded-full border-white border-4 shadow-xl\">               <div class=\"text-base leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Mary Kiernan, M.B.A. <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Associate Teaching Professor<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Syracuse University<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><strong>What are some common grilling mistakes that are easy to avoid?<\/strong><\/p> <p>If you\u2019re using gas, don\u2019t run out. If you\u2019re using charcoal or wood, tend to it and generally don\u2019t cook directly over the hottest part. Use the hottest part to mark meats, but cook with residual heat. Let meats warm up a bit (temper) before putting them on the grill \u2014 don\u2019t go directly from the refrigerator to the hot coals.<\/p> <p><strong>What outdoor grilling tools are must-haves?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Longer tongs and spatulas and good oven mitts<\/p> <p><strong>What are your three best tips for finding the best cut of meat?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Know the tender cuts for simple grilling \u2014 the farther away from the hoof, the more tender the meat. Grilling is a dry-heat method of cooking. Less tender cuts take lower heat for longer periods of time, and lots of time benefit from the addition of moist-heat cooking.<\/p> <p><strong>What is the most challenging meat to grill, and why? What\u2019s the trick to successfully grilling that type of<\/strong> <strong>meat?<\/strong><\/p> <p>White-meat chicken can be difficult because it can dry out; seafood and shrimp because they cook so quickly and are tough when overcooked.<\/p> <p>I\u2019ve just begun to use a plank. It seems like a safety to not scorching.<\/p> <p><strong>What is an overlooked dish that avid grillers should try?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Bread doughs: They open up a world of opportunity. Be daring. You do need to season the grill well or risk a sticky mess.<\/p> <p><strong>What are your three best tips for first-time grillers?<\/strong><\/p> <ol> <li>Stay focused on the grill, and have the other menu items ready to go. Don\u2019t give up if your first try isn\u2019t perfect. All cooking takes practice.<\/li> <li>Season your proteins before they go on the grill \u2014 give them some time; take them out of the cooler, pat them dry, add the seasoning, and let them sit 20 minutes or so before grilling.<\/li> <li>If you are working with larger items, pat them dry, season them, and refrigerate them for a few hours or overnight. 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Once you have brushed it, turn down your grill, and use some high-temp oil on a towel to brush your grates. A long pair of tongs works well for this.<\/li> <li><strong>Not having your temperature high enough for what you are cooking:<\/strong> It\u2019s worth it to invest in a high-temp gauge to get an accurate reading.<\/li> <li><strong>Having your temperature too high:<\/strong> This can quickly brown (or burn) the outside of what you are cooking while the inside is still uncooked.<\/li> <\/ol> <p><strong>What outdoor grilling tools are must-haves? <\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Wire brush<\/li> <li>High-temp oil (for brushing grates)<\/li> <li>Spray bottle of water for putting out flames that may burn your food<\/li> <li>Long pair of tongs<\/li> <li>Spatula<\/li> <li>Sheet trays (to take food out to the grill and to bring food back on)<\/li> <li>Timer with multiple settings<\/li> <li>Extra: radio and a cold beer<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>What are your three best tips for finding the best cut of meat? <\/strong><\/p> <ol> <li>Local butcher is usually a good starting point.<\/li> <li>If you like more fat, go with a ribeye; less fat, fillet mignon.<\/li> <\/ol> <p><strong>What is an overlooked dish that avid grillers should try?<\/strong><\/p> <p>No dish in particular, but you can think of the grill as also an oven and\/or burner, too. With that in mind, think of all the options now available to you while grilling your meat.<\/p> <p><strong>What are your three best tips for first-time grillers?<\/strong><\/p> <ol> <li>Don\u2019t go too thick. The thicker the meat, the more control on temperature and patience you will need.<\/li> <li>Watch out for marinades that have too much sugar. The sugar may start to caramelize or brown your meat too quickly (watch your temperature).<\/li> <li>For more delicate items, keep one set of burners off, and place the delicate items (fish, chicken, vegetables) on that burner and let it finish cooking there. 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Student <\/div>               <div class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Professor and Student<\/div>               <div class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">San Diego State University, School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences<\/div>             <\/div>              <div class=\"px-4 lg:px-0\">               <p><strong>What are some common grilling mistakes that are easy to avoid?<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>Take Your Meat Out of the Fridge<\/strong><\/p> <p>One common mistake in grilling is putting cold meat on the grill. Don\u2019t take your meat straight out of the fridge and throw it on the grill. By taking the meat out early, you give the muscles time to relax and end up with a more even temperature when grilling (6).<\/p> <p>Just take your meat out while you prepare everything else and it will give you better results.<\/p> <p><strong>Clean Your Grill While It\u2019s Still Hot<\/strong><\/p> <p>The excitement of eating can lead to not immediately cleaning your grill. This can lead to build up and bad taste the next time you grill. Try using your cleaning tools when the grill is still hot to yield better results and prevent an inconvenient mess next time you grill (6).<\/p> <p><strong>Using EZ-light Coals or Lighter Fluid<\/strong><\/p> <p>Another mistake when grilling is how you get your BBQ started. When lighter fluid or easy to light coals are used, it may lead to an unpleasant flavor when grilling (7).<\/p> <p>A coal starter is the best way to go, it allows your coals to evenly light without the need for lighter fluid. Simply place some paper beneath it and let the coals turn grey before spreading them out (7).<\/p> <p><strong>Direct Heat Isn\u2019t Always Your Friend<\/strong><\/p> <p>When you put your meat on direct heat it doesn\u2019t evenly distribute temperature throughout. You end up with meat that could be well done on the outside and medium rare in the middle.<\/p> <p>Try putting a pile of coals on one side of the BBQ and an empty space on the other, making two zones, or only turning on one side of your gas grill (5). This will give you the ability to choose when to sear on direct heat and when to evenly cook over indirect heat (7).<\/p> <p><strong>What outdoor grilling tools are must-haves?<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Thermometer <\/strong>is a must-have tool to regulate the temperature of the food you are cooking (8).<\/p> <p><strong>2.<\/strong> <strong>Grill Brush <\/strong>is necessary to clean the grill after you are done cooking.<\/p> <p><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>Tongs<\/strong> with a long handle will give you the ability to move and flip without burning yourself (8).<\/p> <p><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>Grill Spatula <\/strong>will provide a sturdy utensil for flipping meat and vegetables without the fear of burning yourself (8).<\/p> <p><strong>5.<\/strong> <strong>Charcoal Chimney <\/strong>will make lighting charcoal so much easier and allow them to evenly light and come to temperature at a faster rate (6).<\/p> <p><strong>6.<\/strong> <strong>Sauce Brush <\/strong>to put sauce on your grilled meats and coat them throughout the cooking process (8).<\/p> <p><strong>7.<\/strong> <strong>Grill Basket <\/strong>to keep those cut veggies from falling into the grate cracks and still get those delicious grill marks you want (8).<\/p> <p><strong>8.<\/strong> <strong>Face Mask <\/strong>is important when grilling to reduce the amount of smoke inhalation when cooking, especially for grillers.<\/p> <p><strong>What are your three best tips for finding the best cut of meat?<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Less Connective Tissue the Better<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Meats with only one muscle tend to be more tender and the more connective tissue the tougher the meat will be. Try to choose a cut of meat that does not have a lot of muscle or is known to be a muscular part of the animal.<\/p> <p>If you are choosing a cut of meat that has a lot of connective tissue you should slow cook or braise the meat (9).<\/p> <ul> <li>Marbling<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Marbling is important when choosing a cut of meat. Marbling is the fat distributed within the meat. You want to choose a cut of meat that has decent marbling to provide for a fatter and more tender product (10).<\/p> <ul> <li>Grade<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Marbling and grade tend to go hand in hand, the better the marbling in the meat the higher the grade tends to be. Aim to purchase prime or choice meat to get a juicier and more flavorful cut of meat (10).<\/p> <p><strong>What is the most challenging meat to grill, and why? What\u2019s the trick to successfully grilling that type of meat?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Brisket is probably the most difficult meat to grill. Brisket is a tougher piece of meat that requires slow cooking.<\/p> <p>Brisket is particularly difficult to grill because it usually requires a smoker to get the results you are looking for. The trick to smoking a good brisket is getting the temperature just right and having the right rub to season your meat with.<\/p> <p>Generally, you want to slowly cook your brisket and reach an internal temperature of around 185 degrees (11).<\/p> <p><strong>What is an overlooked dish that avid grillers should try?<\/strong><\/p> <p>An overlooked dish that any avid griller should try is skirt steak. Skirt steak is well marbled and is cut into long sheets usually, which creates a perfect grilling meat. Skirt steak is particularly good when marinated or when topped with a sauce such as chimichurri, providing a well flavored and tender cut of meat for everyone to enjoy.<\/p> <p><strong>What are your three best tips for first-time grillers?<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Watch Your Temperature<\/li> <\/ul> <p>When grilling, temperature is key to gaining the best results. For example, some meats require low heat and longer cooking times, whereas some might require a quick sear and indirect heat to finish it off.<\/p> <p>Use the thermometer outside of your grill to preheat and use your meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature to acquire the temp you desire (12).<\/p> <ul> <li>Let It Be<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Give your meat time to cook. Don\u2019t constantly check the temperature or open the lid to look at it. You don\u2019t need to flip it repeatedly. Let the meat cook and check it when it is time to do so (12).<\/p> <ul> <li>Proper Equipment<\/li> <\/ul> <p>As listed above, the tools you\u2019ll need for grilling are important to your grilling success. Make sure you have all the tools you need and don\u2019t be afraid to purchase new ones to create a new experience every time you grill.<\/p> <p>Have fun with it and remember to be prepared before you put that food on the grill.<\/p> <p>References<\/p> <ol> <li>Raichlen, S. (2021, January 15). <em>Barbecue trends 2021<\/em>. Barbecuebible.com. https:\/\/barbecuebible.com\/2021\/01\/01\/bbq-trends-2021\/.<\/li> <li><em>The wonders of nuts and seeds &#8211; Today&#8217;s Dietitian Magazine<\/em>. Today&#8217;s Dietitian. (n.d.). https:\/\/www.todaysdietitian.com\/newarchives\/0316p22.shtml.<\/li> <li>Lee, S. Y., Yim, D. G., Lee, D. Y., Kim, O. Y., Kang, H. J., Kim, H. S., Jang, A., Park, T. S., Jin, S. K., &amp; Hur, S. J. (2020). Overview of the effect of natural products on reduction of potential carcinogenic substances in meat products. <em>Trends in Food Science &amp; Technology<\/em>, <em>99<\/em>, 568\u2013579. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.tifs.2020.03.034<\/li> <li>Machado, K., &amp; Katie Machado (1816 Articles Published) Originally from New York. (2021, April 12). <em>Experts predict the summer Grilling trends of 2021 (and they&#8217;re All creative)<\/em>. TheTravel. https:\/\/www.thetravel.com\/bbq-trends-summer-2021\/.<\/li> <li>Slavin, J. L., &amp; Lloyd, B. (2012). Health benefits of fruits and vegetables. <em>Advances in Nutrition<\/em>, <em>3<\/em>(4), 506\u2013516. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3945\/an.112.002154<\/li> <li>Freeman, J. (2021, April 5). <em>8 biggest Grilling mistakes and how to avoid them<\/em>. Allrecipes. https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/article\/common-grilling-mistakes\/.<\/li> <li>L\u00f3pez-Alt, J. K. (n.d.). <em>12 grilling mistakes you don&#8217;t have to make (but probably do)<\/em>. Serious Eats. https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/grilling-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them.<\/li> <li><em>Must-have grilling equipment guide {best tools &amp; gadgets!} \u2013 pwwb<\/em>. Plays Well With Butter. (2021, May 18). https:\/\/playswellwithbutter.com\/must-have-grilling-equipment\/.<\/li> <li>chefsteps.com. (n.d.). https:\/\/www.chefsteps.com\/activities\/selecting-meat-for-purchase.<\/li> <li><em>How to select the right cut of MEAT: Oklahoma joe&#8217;s\u00ae<\/em>. Oklahoma Joe&#8217;s Smokers. (n.d.). https:\/\/www.oklahomajoes.com\/how-tos\/select-the-right-cut-of-meat.<\/li> <li>Gabriele, A. (2020, November 22). <em>Expert PITMASTER tips on how to smoke a brisket like a pro<\/em>. The Manual. https:\/\/www.themanual.com\/food-and-drink\/pitmaster-tips-how-to-smoke-a-brisket\/.<\/li> <li>Hope, P. (2018, March 21). <em>10 things every Good Griller should know<\/em>. Good Housekeeping. https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/food-recipes\/cooking\/tips\/a13801\/grilling-secrets\/.<\/li> <\/ol> <p>Nania, R. (2020, June 16). <em>Rules for safe summer cookouts during a pandemic<\/em>. AARP. https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/health\/conditions-treatments\/info-2020\/coronavirus-summer-cookouts.html.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>              <\/div> <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methodology\"><span id=\"behind-the-ranking\">Behind the ranking<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, we determined the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to rank the Best Cities for a Meaty Cookout. We then assigned a weight to each factor based on its importance and grouped those factors into 4 categories: Popularity, Meat Cost, Meat Access, and Environmental Conditions. The categories, factors, and their weights are listed in the table below.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each of the 500 biggest U.S. cities, we then gathered data on each factor from the sources listed below the table. We eliminated 89 cities lacking sufficient data in a single category, resulting in a final sample size of 411 cities.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we calculated scores (out of 100 points) for each city to determine its rank in each factor, each category, and overall. A city\u2019s Overall Score is the average of its scores across all factors and categories. The highest Overall Score ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1) and the lowest \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 411).<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-58f7f389-97fc-4540-8b07-7577a85ba8fe\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-58f7f389-97fc-4540-8b07-7577a85ba8fe\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-58f7f389-97fc-4540-8b07-7577a85ba8fe\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Notes:<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-58f7f389-97fc-4540-8b07-7577a85ba8fe\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The meat cost metrics were priced as follows: <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Ribeye steak: Priced per pound.<\/li>    <li>Ground beef: Priced per pound; min. 80% lean.<\/li>    <li>Pork sausage: 1lb package.<\/li>    <li>Frying chicken: Whole chicken, priced per pound.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/li>    <li>The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be No. 411 due to ties.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>  <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 69.88% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/bff231fb-7e78-4403-b23f-431d0138b217?src=embed&amp;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"LL: Methodology Table - 2025's Best Cities for a Meaty Cookout\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>    <h3 id=\"sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h3>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Council for Community and Economic Research, Google Ads, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, The Real Yellow Pages, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Yelp&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><span id=\"outdoor-cooking-upgrades\">Outdoor cooking upgrades<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. residents are projected to feast on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisworld.com\/united-states\/bed\/per-capita-meat-consumption\/4723\/#:~:text=Recent%20Trends%20%E2%80%93%20Per%20capita%20meat%20consumption,modest%200.6%25%20rise%20over%20the%20previous%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">226.2 pounds<\/a> of meat per person in 2025, according to IBISWorld.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studies show that <a href=\"https:\/\/burnpitbbq.com\/blogs\/news\/current-state-of-barbecue-and-grilling-in-america-2024?srsltid=AfmBOopeaUHj7OfPWKmJMsxBmCEe2he8xyeIrg1p-kmNjLLbbm0tRxB6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">about 80%<\/a> of American residents own some kind of grill. While most homeowners prefer cooking on gas or charcoal grills, artificial intelligence is heating up the market.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI-powered smart grills \u2014 with both charcoal and electric models \u2014 boast features that assist with <strong>cleaning<\/strong>, <strong>energy efficiency<\/strong>, and <strong>temperature monitoring<\/strong> to prevent tough chicken and chewy steaks. Smart smokeless grills \u2014 a global market projected to reach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datainsightsmarket.com\/reports\/smart-smokeless-grill-1908174#summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$1.8 billion by 2033<\/a> \u2014 also allow for safe <strong>indoor grilling<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upgrade your grilling gear and create your dream outdoor kitchen with help from our tips below.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Grow an <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-edible-gardening\/\">edible garden<\/a> for fresh burger toppings and veggies to throw on the grill.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Transform your patio and install your grill in an <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/outdoor-kitchen-cost\/\">outdoor kitchen<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Trim back any <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/landscaping-how-to-trim-tall-and-overgrown-bushes\/\">overgrown bushes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tree-trimming-cost\/\">trees<\/a> near your grill to avoid an accidental fire.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Design a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-pizza-garden\">pizza garden<\/a> with all the toppings for the perfect pizza to cook on the grill.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Establish a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/build-a-shade-garden\/\">shady spot<\/a> in your backyard to escape from the heat.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>After a day of grilling, roast some s\u2019mores over a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fire-pit-cost\/\">fire pit<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/outdoor-fireplace-cost\/\">outdoor fireplace<\/a> for dessert.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before sparking things up this summer, check with your local HOA, neighborhood, city, and state guidelines to ensure you maintain outdoor cooking compliance and avoid being fined.&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/\"><em>Hire a local Lawn Love crew<\/em><\/a><em> to get your lawn and landscape in perfect condition so you can focus on what\u2019s on the grill.<\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"media-resources\">Media resources<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DAez0eoaXqlbpkyhL553MwV4C0eEHQeRndj6mexkXWs\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution images of cities<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/infogram.com\/ll-ranking-table-2024s-best-cities-for-grilling-meat-1h9j6q77j5wv54g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024\u2019s Best Cities for Grilling Meat<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/infogram.com\/best-cities-outdoor-grilling-1h7g6k0mm9mno2o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021\u2019s Best Cities for Outdoor Grilling ranking results<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main photo credit:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/grilling-food-at-outdoor-family-gathering-event\/1223311706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pressmaster<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which U.S. cities boast ideal conditions for grilling a steak? 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