Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet News and Press

Hearth & Home
May, 2006

Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Steadfast Two Plus Smoker Box grill featured in article the popularity of outdoor cooking with smoke.

Interest in smokers is spreading far beyond the South, even to eastern strongholds such as New York City.

It's All About Flavor

by Lisa Readie Mayer

What is one of the hottest restaurants in New York City today? If you guessed a swanky spot that serves fancy French fare, you would be mistaken. A classic steakhouse? Guess again. Sushi, Latin-Asian fusion cuisine, or a spot run by a celebrity chef? Wrong, wrong, wrong.

Many would argue the hottest food in Manhattan is the authentic smoked fare and pit barbecue found at Blue Smoke, which was opened in 2002 by acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer. People still wait weeks for a reservation at this trendy spot to be able to sample the smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork and applewood smoked chicken. And not only has its popularity showed no signs of slowing, the restaurant has spawned several imitators as well...

Kalamazoo [Outdoor Gourmet], a company better known for its sleek and sophisticated-looking stainless steel grills, is introducing the Smoke Box. This unit can be attached to the side of any of the company's gas grills, according to Geoff Bullard, who is responsible for the company's product development.

The offset charcoal or wood fire in the Smoke Box filters smoke into the main cooking chamber of the grill. Bullard notes that the Smoke Box can [also] be used simultaneously with gas grilling, infusing smoke flavor to grilled foods...