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.
Looking for the perfect outdoor kitchen for your balcony or lanai? Coastal Concepts has the solution for someone who’s tight on space or has room to spare.
Featuring our flameless and smokeless Frontier Built-In Grill, these grill carts are available in 24″ or 42″ and include; Pull Out Waste Bin/Recycling – 2 Spice Drawers – 3 Additional Storage Drawers – Corion Countertop – Towel Rack
Learn more about the Coastal Concepts Grill Cart and Watch How It Works
The Kenyon City Grill was designed specifically for small-space grilling, including for use on boats. The grill offers a smokeless, flameless grilling surface that is both easy to use and safe for boating applications. The preheats in less than 7 minutes and features
Powerful performance – cooking temperatures exceed 500F for perfect searing
No hot or cold zones due to direct contact between element and cooking grate
Non-stick grate imparts characteristic barbeque grill marks and is dishwasher safe
Select between 8 different heat settings for the perfect temperature every time
Push-to-turn knob for precise control
Marine-grade 304 stainless is pacivated to be weather resistant and rust proof
120V model is UL Approved for Indoor & Outdoor use
3-Year product replacement warranty
Grill shelves are available to secure the grill to your boat if needed
Shelburne, VT (February, 2017) The Vermont Cheesemakers Festival will mark its ninth annual appearance on the shores of Lake Champlain at the historic Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms on July 16, 2017 from 10 AM to 4 PM to celebrate the art of cheesemaking in Vermont. Attendees can meet cheesemakers and taste the cheeses of Vermont, enjoy the creations of artisan food producers, savor the fruits of wine and cider production, and experience the skills of craft brewers and master distillers. The festival has been chosen as a “Top Ten Summer Event in Vermont” by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and was recently named as one of the “1000 experiences to have before you die” in the recent revision of “1000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die”. This year, the event will include our returning platinum sponsors, Yankee Magazine, and the Vermont Dairy Promotion Council. Gold sponsors include Shelburne Farms, Vermont Creamery, Cabot Creamery, Grafton Village Cheese Company, Accutech, Good Food Foundation, and Provisions International. New sponsors include Ullmer’s Dairy Equipment in Pulaski, WI and Kenyon Grills International in Clinton, CT.
Along with 45 Vermont cheesemakers, this year’s event will include over 90 food and beverage producers including 15 new exhibitors. Enjoy seemingly endless options for tasting, sampling, and pairing opportunities. For those looking to immerse themselves in the experience even further, this year we are offering special VIP tickets which will allow guests reserved seating at cheese workshops and cooking demos. VIP passes are available online now until the festival. In addition to admission to the workshops and demos, the VIP ticket will provide pass holders with valet parking, a separate entrance to the festival and a special swag bag.
“The quality and range of the artisan cheese available in Vermont is astounding,” says Tom Bivins, Executive Director of the Vermont Cheese Council. “The festival allows food lovers to connect with our craft food producers, and the artisans responsible for their favorite cheeses. Attendees get to experience the rural connections, communities, working landscape, and the tastes that makes Vermont such a remarkable place to live and work.”
The workshops offer opportunities to hear cheesemakers, vintners, brewers, and distillers discuss their products in connection with some of the best loved cheeses made in Vermont, creating pairings with some of the most remarkable ciders, beers, wines and spirits of the season.
Tickets are $60 per person for general admission to the festival or $100 for the VIP pass. Tickets are online at vtcheesefest.com. The Festival sells out well in advance of the event date, so early ticket reservations are encouraged.
The Vermont Cheesemakers Festival is presented by the Vermont Cheese Council and sponsored by our Platinum Sponsors: Yankee Magazine and the Vermont Dairy Promotion Council, along with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Gold Sponsors include Shelburne Farms, Vermont Creamery, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Grafton Village Cheese Company, Good Food Foundation, Accutech, and Provisions International. Silver Sponsors include Cellars at Jasper Hill, Farms for City Kids/Spring Brook Farm, Consider Bardwell Farm, Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company, Maplebrook Farm, Ullmer’s Dairy Equipment, and Eden Ice Wine. In kind Sponsors include Vermont Smoke & Cure, King Arthur Flour, Woodstock Farmers Market, Vermont Coffee Company, Sidehill Farm, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association, Culligan, Black River Produce, Kenyon Grills International, and Vermont Beef Industry Council. Media Sponsors include Culture Magazine, Edible Green Mountains, and Cheese Connoisseur.
Prefer electric cooking rather than gas or charcoal? Kenyon, an American company that makes specialty electric grills—including some for use on boats, offers the Frontier Electric Grill, engineered for indoor or outdoor use. It’s flare-up- and smoke-free and has a double-lined lid that locks in heat while keeping the exterior safe for kids. Bonus: The lid, grate, and drip tray are made of marine-grade stainless steel and can be put in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.
On newstands now – the City Grill is featured in Boston Home Magazine’s Trending Section. Perfect for apartments and condos where gas and charcoal grills are restricted.
Is the City Grill worth the price? The Spruce answers this question and more in their recent review:
The Bottom Line
Generally electric grills are a compromise. A compromise for the person who can’t have an open flame where they live, or at least where they cook. And a compromise between size and heat. A fire can be as big and as hot as it can be built, but an electric heating element can only draw so much amperage as the plug will allow (please don’t send me a lesson on electric engineering). This electric grill from Kenyon produces high temperatures under a relatively small space, but is built to last of quality materials.
It costs more (around $500USD) but is worth the investment.
Pros
High temperature output for a 120 volt electric grill
If you are reading this review you probably live in a situation where an open flame is not allowed. Electric grills don’t generally produce the kind of heat that gas or charcoal grills can. This is electric grill from Kenyon is close. Part of the reason is that unlike more electric grills this one is built by a company that specializes in electric cooking.
Kenyon builds portable and built in electric grills as well as electric cook tops so they know what they are doing. They also build high quality products in their factory in Connecticut.
The City Grill is Kenyon’s smallest and you actually have to buy it directly from them. Many of their products are built specifically for marine applications so this is a grill that retain its appearance and continue to perform for a long time.
This model has 155 square inches of cooking space which is comparable to small portable grills. It weighs in at 24 pounds and has two handles for easy carry. The heat output from 1,300 watt electric element produces temperatures around 500 degrees F/260 degrees C.
This grill is also designed for pretty specific use. There is a disposable drip tray in the bottom and to keep this grill from producing smoke that pan needs to be filled with liquid. There are specific methods for cleaning and maintaining this grill and considering the price I strongly recommend that the owner follow these to the letter. If you do so, I am confident that this grill will last for a very long time.
One last note. Generally speaking marine grade stainless steel is 316 grade. This grill is billed as built from marine grade, but is actually 304 stainless. This isn’t really an issue and it should be able to take the elements, but close proximity to salt water is a rough environment and I won’t make any promises about it being able to take the punishment, though I trust this company with making marine grade products.
Check out About.com‘s list of “The Best Outdoor Electric Grills on the Market” which features our City Grill at #2.
Sometimes you just can’t have a full sized gas or charcoal grill. That’s when you have to rely on an outdoor electric grill. Good news everyone! Electric grills have been getting better and better in recent years and while they may not have the flavor of charcoal, they can do a pretty good job grilling a steak.
#2 – Kenyon Electric City Grill
Generally, electric grills are a compromise. A compromise for the person who can’t have an open flame where they live, or at least where they cook. And a compromise between size and heat. A fire can be as big and as hot as it can be built, but an electric heating element can only draw so much amperage as the plug will allow (please don’t send me a lesson on electric engineering). This electric grill from Kenyon produces high temperatures under a relatively small space but is built to last of quality materials. It costs more (around $500USD) but is worth the investment.
