On Thu, 15 May 2008 08:46:04 -0700 (PDT), meatnub
wrote:

I'm thinking about getting my first gas grill. From all the research
and reviews I've been reading, it seems the only gas grill *worth*
buying are the more expensive ones (in most cases) since "you get what
you pay for".

The Weber Genesis seems to garner favorable reviews.

Then there is the Broil King Crown series, which I found 1 decent
review on about.com , comes with a rotisserie. And that's something I
want to do, cook juicy chickens/turkeys/roasts on the grill,
rotisserie style.

Then there is Char-Broil. They seem to get mixed reviews.

$700 for a grill seems a little obscene. But since my wife and I both
work, and have a 1 yr old son, I'd like to come home after work
sometime and fire up the gas grill and get to cooking without waiting
20-30 mins for coals to turn white and end up eating at 7-7:30 instead
of 6:30.

I'm Xposting to both cooking and barbecue groups because I'd think
some of you would own grills and perhaps could chime in.

Thanks in advance

I've had two Weber Genesis units, both propane. The first one was
used for over 10 years in Alaska -- no cover, plenty of snow, rain,
volcanic ash, and dust. Like you, we had a very busy lifestyle and
needed a way to cut the eating-out dollars. It did so in short order.
I got the second one when we moved to California and used it until I
had an "island" built a couple of years ago. I'm convinced Weber will
give you what you're looking for. Exceptional quality, and the
results are amazing -- especially using the "indirect" method.

Another consideration might be Fire Magic (the brand I had installed
in the island). Their portables are highly rated, but VERY pricey.
Here's a link for Fire Magic (R.H. Peterson is the maker, not a
retailer):

http://www.rhpeterson.com/echelonp.html