For those of us who spend half of the year or more cooped up inside, there is no greater way to welcome the arrival of spring weather than that first day of cooking outside. Sure, some may brave the elements for a perfect porterhouse in the middle of the winter, but most of us give up on grilling…
No summer party is complete without good food, hot music, and cold beer. The Windy City Smokeout combines all three into one epic celebration, and it’s returning to Chicago this weekend. Twenty of the country’s best BBQ pitmasters and over two dozen country music artists will come together for three full days of food and fun. We’re happy…
The Abt Fourth of July Sale is now on, and it’s the perfect opportunity to land some great deals on products that will help make your summer spectacular. Need to revamp the backyard with a new set of a patio furniture? Time to upgrade the grill or construct a full-blown outdoor kitchen? There’s no better time than right…
If you stopped by our amazing and incredibly informative Weber grill demo last month, you might have tasted some delectable offerings from the rep who helmed the grill. During Weber’s most recent visit to the store, Grillmaster Ben Marlatt cooked up some succulent prime rib and a concoction called “pig shots”. Upon seeing these mouth-watering meat treats on…
Grilling season is finally here, and there’s no better way to kick it off than with a new grill. Even better, a free new grill. This month, we’re giving one lucky backyard chef the chance to win a Kamado Joe Classic II 18″ grill. From searing to smoking, this versatile kamado grill can do it all. The Classic…
We know how tough it is to find that perfect gift for Dad. This year, bypass the usual suspects and go for something a little more exciting. Here’s our guide for the gifts that Dad is sure to love, whatever type of man he is. The Grill Guru If your dad is the kind of guy that loves…
Two of the best things about summer in Chicago are baseball and cooking outdoors, and this portable grill from Weber brings them together. Equally at home on your balcony or a party on the beach, the Weber Q 1200 is easily portable, yet can quickly cook up a dozen burgers. Plus, it’s emblazoned with the logo of our…
The season of being outdoors with great company and great food is just around the corner, yes we’re talking about grilling season. Since the warm weather is on its way very soon, it’s time to break out the grill and start grilling some delicious foods. But before you start showing off your grilling skills, there are a couple steps you should go through…
Summer can bring scorching temperatures. If you are in the market for a new air conditioner, visit Abt’s Learning center and read everything there is to know about picking the right A/C from our Air Conditioner Buying Guide. After you’ve discovered which unit works best for you and your home, head on over to our Outdoor Grill buying guide and…
Yesterday was the first day of summer and less than two weeks until July 4th. Prepare yourself for days and nights at the pool, vacations, and most importantly: barbeques! The smells of grilled meat, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables and the sweet sting of freshly squeezed lemonade is enough to make anyone forget about their worries. In order to…
