re: Gas Grill talk

How much do you want to spend?

I have a Weber Summitt that is 8 years old and still as good as new. I think Weber is a great value in grills - especially if you use it a lot and plan to keep it a long time.

I would recommend against buying a cheap throwaway grill. I would also try to stay away from the big Chinese grills that look like a good value - lots of burners, lots of btu's, and seem real heavy.

I like your thinking on the side-burner - I think it shows that you're not enamored with extra bells and whistles. I have one and use it, but I could probably use the gas stove in the house just as easily. One reason I got it is so I can cook outside during a power outage and not heat up the house.