Hi Folks -

We're building a new deck patio area and my contractor has agreed to create
a built in grill area at the corner of the deck. He has already run power
and natural gas from the house to the future grill location. All he needs
from me now is a grill!

Since this deck patio area is on the fancy side (and it's costing me a
bundle!), I've been looking into some of the more high end brands lately. So
far, DCS seems to offer the best package in either a 30 or 36 inch built-in
grill.

The current struggle I have is deciding between these two DCS units.

The 30" DCS is the BGB30-BQR - Street price... $1700

The 36" DCS is the BGB36-BQAR - Street price... $3000

As you can see, the price differential is huge. Here's what I've been able
to determine the 36" has that the 30" doesn't. Based on my research, and
talking to DCS, for the $1300 extra dollars... the 36" DCS gives you -

1. The larger surface (three 25k btu burners instead of 2)
2. A smoker tray with its own 3500 btu burner (no smoker in the 30"), and
3. Better grilling grates (fancy two sided grease control ones, versus
regular steel tube grates in the 30")

That doesn't sound like much for $1300. But before I decide, I wanted to get
some feedback on the value of an integrated smoker tray. I have never used a
smoker, but I'd love to learn. Can a smoker tray allow the grill to cook
certain foods, steaks etc... so they taste as though they were cooked over
charcoal? or are these just used to create beef jerky and other stuff like
that?

Also, does anyone have an opinion about the DCS two sided grilling grates?
Appearently, one side is great for greasy foods and the other side is
perfect for delicate stuff like flaky fish etc... are these new grates
really a nice to have, or is the standard steel grate in the 30" fine as is?

As for price, I am not that price sensitive at this point since the overall
cost of this outdoor area is already through the roof, so $1300 and getting
the wrong grill at this point is something I don't want to do.

Any help suggestions is appreciated.

Tom