As the weather starts to warm up and the days get longer, many of us are eager to break out the grill and start cooking up some delicious meals. Whether you’re a casual weekend griller or a grilling fanatic, the new Weber Lumin grill is a great choice, and you can use this electric model inside during both chilly winter nights and spring days. It’s a great choice for those in search…
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 our Instagram and Twitter, many inquired about what exactly was being served. Luckily, we…
There’s something so satisfying about simple burgers, hot dogs or brats cooked over the open flame of your backyard grill. These barbecue regulars are tasty, easy to make, and perfect for a typical summer evening. But sometimes we crave something that’s not served on a bun, something with some more complex flavors. Thankfully, you don’t need a culinary education to whip up meals that will wow, and you don’t need a fancy…
As an added bonus to our regular schedule of grill demonstrations, we’re excited to welcome Weber ambassador Ben Marlatt to Abt on 5/12 for an afternoon of special barbecue cooking. Born and raised in the Midwest, Ben, aka Grill Hop Anonymous, has been a fan of Weber grills since he bought his first model 12 years ago. He now owns 11 different Weber grills, trusting each one for a different specialization in…
The only thing better than your team’s home opener is a home opener as reigning world champions. We’d all love to be down at the Friendly Confines this evening to see our boys in blue kick some butt tonight, but someone’s gotta keep the store running. So, instead, we might just fire up our Cubs Weber Q portable grill, cook up some burgers, and throw the game on in the Dave Abt Theater.…
Summer’s here and the time is right for grilling in my suburban back yard. I smile every time I think about Abt and how much pleasure my Weber Summit grill brings me at the start of every spring. I realize that many people grill out year round, but it’s our family ritual to take apart my Weber and give it a thorough cleaning to prep it for the long warm season ahead.…
Abt’s own, Josh Davis, is on NBC this morning talking about great last minute father’s day gifts from Abt. Here are a few gift ideas available in the store today: 1. Apple iPod 2. Apple MacBook 3. Ball Watches 4. Ray Ban Sunglasses 5. Samsung Blu-ray Player 6. Samsung 3D TV 7. Tumi Wallet 8. Weber Grill 9. Harmony Universal Remote 10. Apple iPad -Kelly B.…
This weekend the weather in Glenview is going to be perfect for grilling. Abt and Weber are partnering to demonstrate the art of grilling. A grilling expert will be giving a demo and answering questions about all things BBQ. Impress all of your friends with your grilling skills all summer long with help from Weber’s master grillers. Visit Abt in Glenview from 11-4 this Sunday, May 23rd. -Kelly B.…
At Abt, we believe that selling a product shouldn’t be our only goal. We like to focus on the needs of our customers as well as give unparalleled pre-and post-sale support and service. Part of product satisfaction comes with the knowledge of how to use your new items. At Abt in Glenview, you can watch grilling demonstrations, take cooking classes, learn to use your Mac or PC, even take Abt’s classes on…
I thought I would take a poll of the internet sales team working this morning to find out what their favorite Abt.com product is right now. Everyone had very different responses. If you want to put a face with a name, check out the web sales page on Abt.com. Starting with Conrad S., his favorite item is the “GE Profile (Champagne) High-Efficiency Washer – WPGT9150HMG top loading washing machine with the capacity…
