EatWriteLA did a little video at yesterday’s AMAZING Backyard BBQ at Freddy Smalls. If you look closely, me, Tere and our kids are in the first few shots!!
Charlie Parker is wippin’ up some mean #bbq @freddysmallsbar. #eatplusdrink #lafoodie #larestaurants #foodwizard (at Freddy Smalls)
@freddysmallsbar #bbq Corn! #eatplusdrink #foodwizard #lafoodie #larestaurants (at Freddy Smalls)
Love these little hammers…. @freddysmallsbar #freddysmalls #bbq #eatplusdrink #foodwizard #larestaurants#lafoodie (at Freddy Smalls)
Run. Don’t walk.
Best,
Heather
I’m not really sure I should tell you guys about this as I’m assuming you will now all rush to go and there might not be a spot left for me. But I love Freddy’s so much, I must tell you. Freddy’s having a BBQ!!! Can you imagine an entire afternoon of gorging yourself on Charlie Parker’s grilled tri tip, Maryland blue crab and more? Did I just go to heaven?
August 18th
$45 = All You Can Eat
Starting at 2:00p
Sounds pretty amazing to me!
I’m not really sure I should tell you guys about this as I’m assuming you will now all rush to go and there might not be a spot left for me. But I love Freddy’s so much, I must tell you. Freddy’s having a BBQ!!! Can you imagine an entire afternoon of gorging yourself on Charlie Parker’s grilled tri tip, Maryland blue crab and more? Did I just go to heaven?
August 18th
$45 = All You Can Eat
Starting at 2:00p
Sounds pretty amazing to me!
If you haven’t bought a salt block yet, now is your chance to catch up with all the cool kids. Mark Bitterman’s new book is coming out giving you all his amazing recipes. See that chicken up there on the grill? I did that last weekend - AMAZING! Do it. Run. Get this book along with a salt block and go to town. You’ll never regret it.
Oh, and if you’re lucky enough to be one of the few coming to next Saturday’s Eat+Drink Supper Club Pig Roast, you JUST MIGHT have the chance to win one of two copies of this book!
Williams Sonoma Grill Sale
I don’t know about you guys but these grill pans from Williams-Sonoma are blowing my mind. LOVE. We ordered the three-piece set above right and they arrived last night. They’re awesome and I can’t WAIT to try them out. Summer is here!!!!!
Fab
The BBQ Shop - Meat, Tools, Grills & Sauces
Memorial Day is coming and you need to GRILL! Check out Fab’s recommendations from DeBragga’s grass-fed burgers to tricked out tools and grills from Gibson, Kalorik and Eva Solo. Start shopping!
Why am I still in the office and not standing over a grill with tongs in my hand and a glass of wine on the side?
Bespoke Post for Eat+Drink
I am in love with Bespoke Post. I have exacting taste so you know it’s that good. And now we have hooked up a special deal for all you Eat+Drink-ers!
What do they do? Bespoke Post puts together themed boxes with sweet products from cool brands. If you don’t like a box, you can skip it free of charge.
The cost? $45 a month and the value of the box is $70-$130.
What’s in it? A few of the boxes I have received are in the shots above. Coffee, charcuterie, salt…many boxes revolve around some type of food, wine or spirit. In December I received the MOST amazing, custom made for Bespoke Post wine decanter I’ve ever seen. I use it as often as possible and amaze everyone.
Why you have to have it? I have had more conversation starters because of these boxes than you can imagine. I actually opened one box in the middle of a dinner party just to show everyone how awesome it was. It’s worth the $ in spades.
Why you are so lucky. I received last month’s box - ‘Cue - and went nuts. It’s all about BBQ and grilling. The spices just make you want to breathe them in all day. Bespoke Post has sent me ANOTHER ‘Cue box to give away to a lucky Eat+Drink Supper Clubber at next month’s dinner. That June 8th dinner with Chef Jocelyn Guest is all about grilling and meat - we’re going to roast an entire pig!
What do you need to do? If you can’t wait until June 8th to see if you will win a free box, you can sign-up for your own subscription now and get 15% off your first box. Just use the Promo Code EATDRINK when you sign up on their website. That’s it, that’s all you have to do to have some of the coolest products I’ve seen!
I really love having a big ole grill but this is sort of brilliant for you people “on the go”!
Darwin Triangular Briefcase BBQ
It’s time to ditch that briefcase you carry to work everyday. You know, the one filled with magazines, an assortment of snacks and a surprisingly lack of things related to work. Instead, bring this Darwin Triangular BBQ in to the office and we guarantee you’ll earn more points than you would with a solid PowerPoint presentation. Despite its size, you can fit four burgers or a few dogs on the grill-top for a small impromptu barbecue when the weather calls for it. All you have to do is remember the charcoal and wait for it to cool down before you go back to the meeting you’re late for. $39
Everyone with a Weber on their apartment balcony needs one of these!
When it comes to grilling, we try to be purists. We’re guilty of the occasional gas cook out of sheer convenience, but we always feel bad about it when we take the first bite out of whatever meaty concoction we just charred. Charcoal with a chimney is the best way to go, but it’s also a pain. Until now. Grill Cube is the easiest solution possible for charcoal grilling and only slightly less convenient than gas. Light the bottom of the cardboard Grill Cube, throw it in your Weber and 10 minutes later you’re cooking with fire. No lighter fluid, no charcoal fingers and better tasting food. You still have to cook the food yourself, but Grill Cube takes care of everything else. $TBD
Summer is coming and WE ALL need one of these!!!
Flameless Grill Smoker
When we smoke meat, we want it to taste like we just walked into a Parisian jazz bar back in the day—extra, extra smokey. The problem is, due to limited space and our sometimes limited budget, getting that flavor is often easier said than done. If you’re like us, and happen to always be on the lookout for a quick fix—not tending a fire or building a new deck—The Only Flameless Grill Smoker available from Hammacher Schlemmer is exactly what you’re looking for. The cylinder can be placed atop hot coals or a gas burner to release that wonderful smoke injection your meat is craving (we’re not sure exactly why, but that sentence felt extremely sexual). Plus, thanks to its size, shape and vents, The Only Flameless Grill Smoker generates smoke without any flames, leading to a more concentrated flavor. Problem solved. $40
From Cool Material: There are times when we find products that seem to encapsulate many of our different interests in one nifty item. This is kind of the case with these Recycled Cardboard Picinic Cooler Boxes. If you’ve check here more than say once, you’ve probably noticed we have an affinity for cold beer(s) and we also think saving the Earth is a fairly worthwhile cause (so future generations can enjoy cold beers as well). For our next picnic (though we kind of cringe at that word, we prefer outdoor party or tailgate) we’re storing our brewskies in a couple of these bad boys. A far better option than those limited use coolers you’re probably used to, this cooler box is made from 70% recycled cardboard and the thermal performance is the same. The whole unit is waterproof as well, so a bit of rain won’t put a damper on your next camp-out. $15
Recycled Outdoor Fire Ring…I dig this!!
Fire is a primitive thing like eating giant legs of meat with your hands or crossing long strips of terrain without anything that contains a motor. So, while we are all for a nice polished fire pit for your deck after a long day in front of the grill, when you go “off-roading” so to speak we suggest something a little more rugged. The Recycled Outdoor Fire Ring takes your flames to uneven surfaces thanks to the three wide feet and looks awesomely derelict. The steel ring casts a windmill pattern of orange light, perfect for late nights and cold drinks. When you need a place to rest those drinks, the included recycled poly top turns your fire ring into a cocktail table (we highly recommend not just putting out the fire and then placing your drinks atop it though … we hope that was obvious). Plus, the unfinished steel will develop a nice rusty (see: Manly) patina over time. $590
Awesome Heat Lamp!!
OK, this is a little pricey at $799 but seriously HOW COOL IS THIS? It’s a heat lamp that warms you from the side (instead of above), it lights up with LED “mood” lights, you can connect your iPod and PLAY MUSIC!! That’s pretty awesome! :)
