{"id":29832,"date":"2017-06-30T13:00:30","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T18:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=1743"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:01","slug":"12-best-grills-pizza-ovens-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/12-best-grills-pizza-ovens-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"The 12 Best Grills and Pizza Ovens for Every Location &#038; Occasion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer brings with it a laundry list of fun trips and activities we can\u2019t wait to pack into every square inch of three short months. But the one thing we humans are always excited to do more than anything is eat and drink outside. And that means grilling: Yes, cooking food over open flames to reach a satisfyingly exciting and primal experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/take-it-outside-designer-tips-for-upgrading-your-outdoor-furniture-spaces\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=best_grills_summer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> upgrading your outdoor space <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this summer, don\u2019t forget to consider a sweet new grill or other outdoor cooking device in your plan. Options are more varied than ever and can help realize almost any culinary or social dreams your heart desires. From traditional options, to fancy devices for pros, we\u2019ve compiled a list to help you choose the perfect grill or outdoor oven this summer. Live in a small space or high-rise apartment building where grilling is frowned upon, never fear, we\u2019ve even included a few new improved options for recreating the grill experience &#8211; sans smoke &#8211; indoors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>If you\u2019re late to the game this summer, and want last-minute help setting up your <a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/how-dolly-set-up-the-perfect-patio\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=best_grills_summer\">perfect summer patio<\/a> &#8211; or just want a hand delivering your grill in time for 4th of July holiday festivities &#8211; holler at Dolly. We can quickly hook you up with in-store pickup and delivery of your dream grill, \u00a0on your schedule with minimal time windows. <a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=best_grills_summer\">Download the app<\/a>, and let us help you get your summer off to a hot start.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Gas Grill for Those Who Want to Feast Fast<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Napoleon Lex 485<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NapoleanLex.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NapoleanLex.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NapoleanLex-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NapoleanLex-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/>Finding a quality, affordable gas grill can be a challenge &#8211; simply because they are so darn many of them to choose from. If you\u2019re looking to make dinner on weeknights and knock out a bunch of chicken, hot dogs and burgers on the weekend, it\u2019s tough to beat the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weber.com\/US\/en\/grills\/genesis-series\">Weber Genesis<\/a> series. But if you\u2019re ready to go more upscale without taking out a second mortgage to afford it, check out Napoleon Grills &#8211; especially the more economically priced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.napoleongrills.com\/grills\/product-details\/productid\/1755\/ccd\/en-ca\/lex-485-with-infrared-side-and-rear-burners\">Lex 485 line<\/a>, which offer higher end features like infrared burners and broilers.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Gas Grill under $500<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Weber Spirit E-310<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1747\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/weberspirit.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/weberspirit.png 750w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/weberspirit-300x285.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a reason you see Weber grills seemingly everywhere. The company has been making grills and perfecting the art of grilling for nearly 70 years, and focuses primarily on value priced grills for the every-person. Truth be told, there aren\u2019t a ton of great grills under $500 &#8211; but Weber\u2019s Spirit Series, notably the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weber.com\/US\/en\/grills\/spirit-e-310-gas-grill\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spirit E-310<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ($600 on the Weber site, but just $499 on Amazon), blows away the competition. While it\u2019s not the most powerful grill for the money, the Spirit is loved for its precise temperature control and even heating, which cuts down on over and undercooked food and wildly variable cooking times. With more than 1000 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Weber-46510001-Spirit-Liquid-Propane\/product-reviews\/B0098HR1FI\/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_hist_5?ie=UTF8&amp;filterByStar=five_star&amp;reviewerType=avp_only_reviews#reviews-filter-bar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-star reviews on Amazon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the support of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksillustrated.com\/articles\/213-the-best-gas-grill-under-500-dollars\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook\u2019s Illustrated\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> legendary equipment testing team, this little power-house is a no-brainer for the cost. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Kamodo-style Grill for Low-and-Slow Cooking<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>The Big Green Egg<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1748\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bigreenegg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bigreenegg.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bigreenegg-263x300.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically a kiln, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/biggreenegg.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Green Egg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a heavy duty piece of equipment, with the smallest version weighing in at a stout 89 pounds. That means you want to find happy home for it ASAP as moving it around can be a major pain. But The Egg is a legendary grill for a reason. Known as a Kamado-style grill, the Egg\u2019s high-fiber ceramic construction allows it to reach temperatures of more than 1000 degrees fahrenheit (what you\u2019d need this temp for is beyond us), and has precise temperature control via its lid-mounted venting system. This helps dial up or down the temp for a few quick burgers, or that prized low-and slow pork shoulder. And, it serves double duty as a smoker. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Charcoal Grill for Traditionalists: <\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>The Original PK Grill and Smoker<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1749\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pkgrill.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pkgrill.png 560w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pkgrill-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pkgrill-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Weber 22\u2019 Kettle Grill is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grandaddy old standby in the charcoal grilling world, but for style points, you\u2019d have to go with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Portable-Kitchen-PK-99740-Aluminum\/dp\/B00005KAXY?tag=aboutcom02thespruce-20&amp;ascsubtag=334083%7C%7C%7C%7C34%7C1%7C\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Original PK Grill and Smoker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The PK\u2019s design hasn\u2019t changed since its invention in 1952 and is a huge favorite of competitive steak cooks (be sure to use that bragging point when you break it out). With cast aluminum body and hinges, it\u2019s rust proof, which is key if the weather is dicey where you live &#8211; and, as a bonus, it\u2019s designed to be portable, meaning you can quickly break down the stand and pop it in the trunk for a picnic or camp-cookout. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Grill Smoker Combo for the Aspiring Pit Master<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Traeger Lil\u2019 Tex Elite Pellet Grill<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1750\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/liltex.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/liltex.png 556w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/liltex-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/liltex-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitely designed for the discerning grill-master who is thinking about entering grilling contests, pellet cooking is prized for precise temperature control over long cooking periods. The flavor and wood <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traegergrills.com\/shop\/hardwood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">variety of of pellet blends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means you can also experiment with different types of hardwood grilling and smoking with ease. \u00a0With pellet grills an electronic auger feeds wood pellets (which look a lot like what you might feed a gerbil) into an indirect heat chamber depending on the exact temperature you want to maintain. Depending on the pellets you buy, pellet grills can also act as smokers. Among the most popular and famous is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traegergrills.com\/shop\/grills\/elite-series\/lil-tex\/TFB42LZBO.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traeger Lil\u2019 Tex \u00a0Elite Grill 22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which despite it\u2019s somewhat diminutive size, can cook up to four chicken\u2019s simultaneously and features a digital readout for exact-temp cooking. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Portable Grill when Mobility is Most Important<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Cook Air Wood Fired Portable Grill<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1752\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CookAir.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CookAir.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CookAir-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CookAir-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most grilling demands patience &#8211; and, to be honest, time spent socializing around cooking food is kind of the point of grilling season. But, hey, you\u2019ll likely do a ton of grilling without people around, when you just want a few delicious chicken breasts without having to fire up the charcoal, or wait for a larger gas grill to come up to temperature. Enter the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cook-Air-EP-3620BK-Fired-Portable-Grill\/dp\/B00I058WKM?psc=1&amp;SubscriptionId=AKIAIH6BKLR7M6KSMDGQ&amp;tag=aboutcom02thespruce-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=2025&amp;creative=165953&amp;creativeASIN=B00I058WKM&amp;ascsubtag=335723%7Cthespruce.com%7C%7C%7C34%7C2%7C\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook Air Wood Fired Portable Grill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which indeed uses wood, but also includes has an electronic internal combustion element that turbo-boosts the fire\u2019s hot air to the grill surface. That means your grill can be hot and ready in just five minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Grill for Parties and Large Groups:<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>La Caja China Roaster<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1753\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cajachina.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"366\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a big family or group of friends, like to host and have the space, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacajachina.com\/ \"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Caja China <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">box is for you. La Caja China box features a top-down grilling method, where the food sits inside the box and the coals on top. It was originally designed for large pig roasts, but can also knock out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacajachina.com\/Clam-Bake_a\/347.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clambakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or fit a 10 pound pork shoulder and 10-12 chickens if you\u2019re cooking for a party. Careful with the novelty factor here &#8211; because, really &#8211; how often are you going to cook this much food? If the answer is \u201cmore than you can possibly imagine\u201d this is a good investment. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens for Changing Up Your Cooking Style:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might not immediately think of pizza when you think about outdoor grilling, but it\u2019s certainly one of the most novel, and flexible, ways to cook outside&#8230;if you have the space and the budget. Plus, it acts as a great conversation piece, and even a heating element once dinner is done. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No longer confined to hulking brick or tempered-stone monstrosities, pizza ovens have come a long way. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Kettle Pizza Deluxe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1754\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kettle-pizza-deluxe-usa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"455\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the affordable end of the spectrum is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/kettlepizza-deluxe-usa-outdoor-pizza-oven-kit\/s118228\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crate and Barrel\u2019s Kettle Pizza Deluxe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transforms your existing kettle grill to into a pizza oven &#8211; perfect if you\u2019re grilling mostly on gas and are looking for a good use for that trusty old Weber. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>RoccBox Portable Pizza Oven<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1756\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/roccboxpizza1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to kick it up a notch for functionality and design, consider the sweet-looking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roccbox.com\/product\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RoccBox Portable Pizza Oven<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which claims to cook pizzas in just 90 seconds, and offers an incredible option to use gas <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wood fuel for cooking. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Alfa Pizza Forninox<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1755\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alfapizza.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alfapizza.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alfapizza-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alfapizza-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/alfapizza-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to go nuts and cook pizza at home like the italians? Feast your eyes on the line from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfapizza.it\/home\/domestic-ovens\/stainless-steel\/ \"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alfa Pizza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The italian brand features beautiful and diverse ovens &#8211; and some are even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/Alfa-Pizza-Forninox-Brick-Hearth-Wood-Fired-Outdoor-Pizza-Oven\/50190903\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">available on order from Lowes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Electric Grills for Small Patios, Balconies, and Those with Strict Condo Boards<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Philips Smokeless Infrared Grill<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1757\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/philipsinfrared.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"555\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in a cold climate, don\u2019t have the space, or are totally prohibited from grilling using traditional combustion methods like gas and charcoal, Philips has an intriguing option to satiate your deepest grill cravings. Their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.williams-sonoma.com\/products\/philips-smokeless-grill\/?pkey=cgrills-panini-presses%7cindoor-grills-griddles%7c&amp;cgrills-panini-presses%7cindoor-grills-griddles%7c=None\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smokeless Infrared Grill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features infrared technology, once only available on much higher end grills. But with this product, the infrared is entirely indirect, which produces high heat grilling while avoiding the nasty flare ups and caustic smoke from filling up your pad. And while you have to stay a little more traditional with your grilling (heavy sauces or sticky marinades are not recommended), you can still get a lot of traditional flavor from a good brine (and even mimic smoke with a tea like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirstyfortea.com\/recipes\/roasted-lapsang-souchong-turkey-breast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lapsang Souchong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Char Broil Infrared Electric Patio Grill<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1758\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/charbroil.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/charbroil.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/charbroil-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/charbroil-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/charbroil-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/charbroil-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some apartments, space isn\u2019t the only issue &#8211; fire codes may prohibit you entirely from using any sort of combustion material like gas or charcoal &#8211; even outside. If this is your situation, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Broil-Infrared-Electric-Patio-Bistro\/dp\/B01KJGBEZO?tag=aboutcom02thespruce-20&amp;ascsubtag=335052%7Cgoogle.com%7C%7C%7C34%7C1%7C\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Char Broil Infrared Electric Patio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grill could be a good fit. Another entrant in the infrared category, the Char Broil gives you a more traditional outdoor grilling feel, and is easy to fire up at \u00a0moment\u2019s notice &#8211; just plug it into any standard outlet and get cookin&#8217;!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get to Grilling<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning which grill to buy, the most important thing to think about is frequency and type of use. If you want to fire it up often, and hope it lasts many years, it\u2019s worth spending the extra cash to ensure longevity. If grilling throwdowns or championship bbq cook outs aren\u2019t your thing, and you just need something something flexible you can take the beach or a camping trip, don\u2019t throw your whole paycheck at that heavy smoker that\u2019s going to collect dust in your garage. When doing your research, pay close attention to the marketing. The sheer number and specific uses of grills nowadays mean that you can almost certainly find yourself, your living situation and your cooking style represented in the perfect grill or outdoor oven. Happy grilling!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer brings with it a laundry list of fun trips and activities we can\u2019t wait to pack into every square inch of three short months. But the one thing we humans are always excited to do more than anything is eat and drink outside. 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