Kenyon City Grill Review: A versatile countertop grill fit for any grilling enthusiast.
Grilling is a fantastic way to prepare food. There’s just something about a nice grilled burger, steak, or even some hot dogs or smoked sausage. If your apartment complex doesn’t allow gas or charcoal grills, or if you are just looking for a compact, portable electric grill, there are options available! The Kenyon City Grill wants to take care of all of your countertop grilling needs.
Ease of Use
Using the grill is really pretty easy. To start, you’ll want to remove the grill plate, lift the heating element, and pour around 16oz of water or some other liquid into the drip tray. The main purpose of the liquid is to prevent any drippings from smoking, but you can also use the drip tray and its contents to infuse flavor into your food.
Once your tray has some liquid in it, replace the grill plate, plug in the grill, and turn the heat dial to its highest setting. Kenyon recommends leaving the grill at its highest setting with the lid down for at least 10 minutes to preheat before turning it to your desired normal temperature for cooking. After preheating, turn the heat dial to your desired level, place your food on the grill, and get cooking!
See what Gadget Flow has to say about the City Grill for Urban Living
“Achieve great flavor anywhere with the Kenyon City Grill Urban Living Grill. This must-have is designed for those who love city living as well as freshly grilled food. The City Grill is compact and super safe. In fact, it complies with city fire codes so you can use it just about anywhere you live.”
Do you have fitness lovers on  your holiday shopping list?  If, so then we have the perfect grill for them.  You’ll be the holiday hero!  Give the grill that’s on everyone’s list and help your loved ones’ stay healthy by cooking healthy with one of our Kenyon Grills.
BBQ for all! The electric Kenyon City Grill lets apartment dwellers in on the fun
The Kenyon City Grill aims to excel where other electric grills falter. It promises high, even heat, a virtually smokeless cooking experience, portability, versatility, and both indoor and outdoor functionality. We took one on a test drive to find out if it could deliver on the promise of fire-grilled results without the fuss of flame.
The Kenyon City Grill begs a premium price, and delivers performance to match. As unapologetic arbiters of grilled goodness, we will never forsake the fierce flavor that can only come from fire, but for those faced with a conundrum of carcinogenic proportions, the Kenyon City Grill serves up a foundation of flavor which so closely mimics the real thing, you might forget you never lit a match.
Chef Wil Gilson introduces us to what could be your new favorite grilling recipe for the summer with his Grilled Marinated Beef Short Ribs. Â This summer, we teamed up with Yankee Magazine and well-known Boston Chef Wil Gilson for this new favorite summer grilling recipe.
Chef Gilson’s Grilled Marinated Beef Short Ribs recipe is uniquely New England with a special ingredient. Read on for his easy and tasty recipe plus some quick grilling tips from the chef himself.
Photo Credit – Mark Fleming
“The goal of great grill marks is to make diamonds so clear that Elizabeth Taylor would be jealous.” –Chef Gilson
The key to getting the best grill marks is to start with a very hot grill. Set the meat on the grill for 2 minutes and then turn the meat at a 90-degree angle. Picture it this way: treat the grill like a clock-face. Start with the tip of the meat facing 2 o’clock. Then turn that tip to face 10 0’clock.
Quick cooking meats (like pork chops, chicken tenders, steak tips, and Korean short beef ribs) cook beautifully on electric grills like the City Grill because of the grill’s high heat and its non-stick surface.
Delicate proteins like swordfish, salmon, and tuna can easily come apart on a traditional grill. Use a fish spatula and wait for the fish to become firm before flipping. Electric grills with their non-stick surface are ideal for grilling fish—the fish is not likely to stick to the grate, giving you a fully intact piece filet of salmon for dinner.
Be aware of grilling sugary sweet glazed meats. People love to slather their meats with a sugary sauce before putting it on the grill. When working over a propane or charcoal grill, this can lead to burnt meats. But with an electric grill with a non-stick surface and quick cooking meats, your meats will not stick or burn.
Photo Credit – Mark Fleming
Grilled Marinated Beef Short Ribs
Yield: 4-6 servings
Total time: 4 hours
Active time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
5 lbs. Korean-style beef short ribs*
1 bunch Thai basil, picked leaves, half reserved for garnish
1 bunch cilantro, picked leaves, half reserved for garnish
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup soy sauce
½ cup red wine (or water)
ÂĽ cup balsamic vinegar
1 bunch scallions, sliced finely
2 tablespoons peeled and chopped ginger
4 tablespoons minced garlic
1 jalapeno, diced or sliced finely
Directions
Place beef short ribs in a freezer bag or a plastic tub that can be sealed (you may need to separate the ribs from one another depending on how they are packed). Put a layer of picked herb leaves on top of the ribs. Flip the ribs over and place more herbs on the other side. The ribs should have fresh herbs on the bottom and the top now.
Combine the remaining ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and whisk together. Pour the marinade over the ribs and allow them to marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Heat your electric grill to a medium-high heat. Remove the ribs from the marinade and place on a rack to let them drain any excess marinade. Grill ribs for 4-5 minutes per side. Garnish with basil and cilantro leaves.
*Korean-style short ribs can be found at most Asian markets. The cut refers to a strip of beef cut across the bone from the chuck end of the short ribs. Unlike American short ribs, which are best for braising and include a thick slice of bone-in beef, Korean-style short ribs are cut lengthwise across the rib bones. The result is a thin strip of meat, about 8 to 10 inches in length, lined on 1 side with 1/2-inch thick rib bones. The thin slices make for fast cooking on the grill.
Looking for an awesome tech gift for Dad? Digital Trends’ Father’s Day Gift Guide offers great gift ideas which includes the City Grill.
For many of us, Dad was the source of all knowledge, whether you were learning to operate a typewriter or a TV remote. This Father’s Day, return the favor with one of these great tech gifts. They’re almost as good as some damn peace and quiet.
Grilling is a staple of fatherhood, but what if Dad has no backyard? Â No worries – get him Kenyon’s City Grill, which is built to meet fire code requirements for indoor and balcony grilling. Â All the Dads on the 11th floor will be jealous.
Find the perfect gift for the Father who has everything! Check out Haute Living’s list of Top 5 Best Gifts for Father’s Day which includes the City Grill at #3.
If you are looking to give him a Father’s Day gift he will remember for years to come, here’s a look at five of the best ways to celebrate your dad this year.
With Father’s Day comes the start of summer and nothing says summer better than outdoor grilling. For the urban dad who has everything, he will love Kenyon Grills flameless and smokeless grills like the City Grill that he can perfect his grilling skills with everything from kabobs, skirt steak, pork chops, seafood and chicken to asparagus, peppers and corn on the cob. He can take it out on his boat this summer or simply bring the backyard favorites indoors. What makes this grill so unique is that the top plate sears in flavor without giving off a lot of smoke that most grills are well known for. In addition, the sleek unit comes complete carrying handles and a collapsible lid so he can take it pretty much anywhere he goes this summer. Be sure to check out the griddle accessory that he will love making breakfast on.
The City Grill made the #1 spot on The Manual’s list of “Six Grilling Essentials to Ease You Into Grilling Season”
It’s that time of year again when we’re all dusting off our grills to get some good ole marks on our favorite meat, fish and veggies. But a new season deserves some new tools, especially if you haven’t upgraded your grill or gear in quite some time. Check out our grilling essentials guide, and you’ll be ready to fire up every meal like a pro this season.
Those of us who live in urban areas where open flame grilling is prohibited tend to feel left out when grilling season begins. VERY left out. Thankfully, Kenyon thought of us apartment dwellers with nary an outdoor space in site. The City Grill is virtually smokeless and can be used indoors in your kitchen our outside on your balcony (if you’re lucky enough to have one).
Turn up the heat this summer with one of Digital Trends’ list of 6 sizzling outdoor grills, which includes the City Grill.
The classic American barbecue is tied into our national fabric.  In fact, per the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association, nearly 80% of today’s U.S. households own a smoker or grill.  That said, it’s nearly summertime, which means many of us will soon be firing up those grills for a some weekend barbecue action.
While the majority of people tend to go with gas-powered options for the sake of convenience, many grilling purists won’t let a propane tank anywhere near their choicest cuts. As one could imagine, there is a broad spectrum of information to consider before purchasing a new outdoor grill.
Alongside basic personal preferences, there’s a slew of local legislation to consider when it comes to grilling on balconies, patios, and terraces in some municipalities. To make your decision a little easier, we’ve rounded up six of our favorite grills on the market, form smokers to portable powerhouses.
As noted previously, many cities have strict fire codes when it comes to grilling on balconies and patios (for obvious reasons). That said, the Kenyon City Grill has been designed to meet fire code requirements in areas that prohibit open-flame grilling.
Unlike some of the more massive behemoths on the market, the City Grill preheats in less than seven minutes. But don’t let the grill’s pint-sized package fool you — it can heat up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit in about 10 minutes. Plus, you can easily control this wide temperature range via eight different heat settings.
Outfitted with a pair of handles and weighing in at just 27 pounds, this unit is also exceedingly portable, allowing it to double as a camping stove on weekend getaways. The City Grill is a little on the pricier side, however, convenience and portability often come with a higher price tag.
A new Residence Inn by Marriott in Denver, Colorado will open on June 1, 2017.  The 112-suite offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites.  Designed for stays of five nights or more, each suite has a fully-equipped kitchen with a Kenyon Mediterranean Cooktop.
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Denver, this new Residence Inn is ideal and 17 miles from Denver International Airport, the Residence Inn Denver Stapleton offers its guests convenient access to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, the Denver Zoo, Elitch Gardens, the Denver Art Museum, the Downtown Aquarium, Denver Botanic Gardens and Cherry Creek State Park.
10 Best Grilling Tools You Need To Take Your Summer Barbecues to the Next Level
Just in time for all your Memorial Day barbecues, Adam Rapoport of Bon Appetit stopped by the Today Show to reveal the best new grilling gear you can buy now, including the City Grill by Kenyon.
“Whether you’re looking for the perfect smoky flavor or a few clever accessories to step up your game, we’ve got everything you could possibly need to realize your dream of becoming the ultimate grill master.”
The City Grill from Kenyon is the perfect option for any city dwellers who want to experience that grilling taste but don’t have the backyard space for a grill. It’s engineered to be perfectly smokeless, and easily fits in a kitchen or on a balcony.
The Ultimate Man Cave Deserves the Ultimate Indoor Grill
Perfectly sized for city dwellers and with easy-to-use features, Kenyon grills are perfect for family nights with dad or a man cave party with friends. With temperatures that exceed 550F, the grill makes it easy to cook a delicious meal in a short amount of time so you can kick back, relax and let the grill do the work!
Check out this article from Luxury Standard featuring our SilKEN and City Grill, both designed for use in any environment with a focus on efficiency in small spaces, like your dream man cave.
