Outdoor grilling is an American tradition and May is National BBQ month. Everyone’s summer memories involve grilling in the backyard.  According to a survey there are three top reasons why Americans love to grill, : affordability, convenience, and great family time.

You could go out to dinner and spend on one dinner what you would spend for two perfectly grilled steaks and grilled vegetables cooked on your gas grill with the great ambience of your backyard.

Who wants to be inside once the weather turns great outside? And, no one wants to cook inside while it is hot outside. With the right gas grill or charcoal grill, you can cook your entire meal outdoors and enjoy the season to the fullest.

Best of all, outdoor grilling is a fun and relaxing way to spend time with family and friends. Grilling is social, and the more fun the grill the more fun the event.

Father's Day is just around the corner. A new grill is the perfect gift to give to dad. When you give him a new grill, you give him a fun toy, family time, and an opportunity to experiment. Owning both a gas grill and a charcoal grill gives the opportunity to cook all kinds of different things.

Prepare turkeys and roasts on the charcoal grill, or use the gas grill for other things. Gas grilling is quick and easy, but for those who really want to become a backyard chef, a charcoal grill is the preference.

Whether your choice is burgers, shrimp, or vegetables; gas grill, charcoal grill or pellet grill, take advantage of May, and spend it outside grilling.

If you are looking for a new grill to replace the one you have or to add to your repertoire of grills, contact West Sport where we have great specials on grills all through May.

Only great grills can make great grilled food; and the better the grill the better the food. No matter how you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, make sure it is a fiesta. Pellet grills, ceramic charcoal grills, and higher-end gas grills not only change your backyard patio, they change the way you look at backyard grilling.

A great grill makes cooking an adventure. Smoke, bake, sear, slow cook, roast or rotisserie and make every meal a better tasting meal. There are so many people who love to grill, and we would bet that most of them have a great outdoor grill. Why? Easy to light, easy to regulate, hard to overcook food, and great grills have lots of amenities like side burners or rotisseries.

So, if you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with friends or just your family, here is a delicious grilled Cinco de Mayo recipe that will turn your dinner into a fiesta.

Grilled Lobster Tails

• 6 lobster tails
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise, exposing flesh. Combine remaining ingredients in small mixing bowl. Brush mixture onto flesh side of lobster tails. Place lobster onto grill and cook for 5-7 minutes, depending on the size of the lobster tail. Make sure to turn once during cooking process. Remove from heat and serve.

Interested in a new grill so every grilling experience is like Cinco de Mayo? Contact West Sport.

Have you been hearing about Pellet grills? Green Mountain Pellet Grills are easy to use, as easy as a propane grill but with great flavor. Fueled with hardwood pellets specifically made for grilling, the flavor of the foods you cook on pellet grills is like no other.

Pellet grills are so easy to use, and they can be used to bake, roast, sear, grill and smoke. Want pizza on the grill, the best roasted chicken ever, or delicious and juicy meats? Use a pellet grill. They can be set to a chosen temperature, and your food will be grilled to perfection. And even novices can use them because with indirect heat, food is almost impossible to overcook.

So whether you are a chef or a novice griller, you can achieve perfect grilling in your backyard with Green Mountain Pellet Grills. Make your meals as basic or as gourmet as you like, but with great flavor guaranteed. Come in to West Sport and take a look at it.

The beautiful weather has hit us in full swing already. You have certainly been fixing up the yard and now it is time to get your patio area ready for outdoor entertaining.  With gas prices sky rocketing, invest in a new gas grill and save money.

How do you save money by buying a new gas grill? The best gas grills are made entirely with all 304 stainless steel which resists rust and wear and tear. The burners are well made and all have warranties that you can take advantage of in the event that something goes wrong. But even better, 304 stainless steel  gas grills are perfect for the higher end grilling that is now being explored today. Grilling is no longer for hot dogs and hamburgers only. Grilling is for rotisserie roasts, smoked chicken, vegetables and pizza.
 
By reinventing your patio area, you can do more fun and exciting entertaining at home. Don’t spend money on gas driving to eat out and going elsewhere for entertainment. When your patio is a relaxing oasis, you can relax and enjoy yourself right at home.

Time for a new grill for the new way of grilling. Invite your friends, have a party. Contact West Sport for the latest in gas grills.

Outdoor kitchens are a rapidly growing trend in an economy where people are spending more and more time entertaining in their homes rather than going out.

The most important thing in your outdoor kitchen is your cooking station. We strongly recommend purchasing the best grill you can afford even if it means cutting out a different item. You want your grill to last at least 15 years and use a 304 grade stainless steel so it won’t rust.

Single or double side burners are also a great addition. Then while you’re cooking chicken or ribs on the gas grill you can boil a pot of water for corn on the cob without going inside, leaving you able to continuously monitor your food.

Secondly, make sure that you choose good, weather-resistant cabinets that can with stand changes in the season and temperature while still protecting what’s inside of them.

Adding character to your outdoor kitchen is easy. With Pellet Grills and combination gas and charcoal grills, you can become a backyard gourmet and experiment with all types of foods and cooking styles.

The extra details in your outdoor kitchen are what make the outdoor space really spectacular. Add a fire pit, outdoor furniture in an area where family and friends can gather while you cook.

West Sport in Sudbury has plenty of grills for outdoor kitchens including built in grills as well as combination gas and charcoal grills and pellet grills. Want more information? Contact us.

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What used to be a deck with a grill, an umbrella and a metal picnic table is now an outdoor living area. Outdoor living spaces, including outdoor kitchens are now all the rage, they are taking over.

Instead of the old deck, homeowners are now creating outdoor living spaces with the functionality of 2 rooms. Outdoor kitchens, where the fun happens. With spectacular gas grills or multi functional charcoal grills, sinks and brick ovens. Then there is the outdoor living space, with comfortable and durable outdoor furniture, and fire pits, it is the space to “hang out”.

Outdoor kitchens have become a big trend. According to the HPBA, eating outdoors has overtaken eating out as the popular dining option. What’s more, no one has one grill anymore, now you see 2 or more types of grills both charcoal and gas for different types of cooking.
 
Many people like the built in outdoor grills. Another one of the hottest  items in outdoor kitchens are the ceramic charcoal grills like Kamado Joe. But even Kamado Joe, knows that more people what two types of grilling options, they have developed a ComboJoe, a combination charcoal and gas grill.

The best part about outdoor living spaces and outdoor kitchens is, there are no rules. You can build it however you like and you can build it in stages. The weather is perfect for beginning this project. Start now and you’ll be eating out in your outdoor kitchen in no time. Contact West Sport for information on grills and for help with your outdoor kitchen designs.

Gas prices are expected to be even more expensive this summer and money is tight. More and more homeowners are cutting down on vacations. No need anymore. Luckily we live in Massachusetts, and there is plenty to do around here. As a result, more Massachusetts homeowners are investing in their yards and living spaces and taking relaxing day or weekend trips rather than expensive week long vacations.

Increasing trends show homeowners integrating outdoor living spaces more and more into daily life. The "Staycation" is becoming more common locally. Build a gorgeous outdoor living space with an outdoor kitchen where you can enjoy friends and family. On the weekend, take a relaxing ride to Gloucester, Cranes Beach or Newport with the family.

West Sport can help you with your outdoor kitchen design. We create outdoor living areas. Homeowners are adding outdoor living spaces such as outdoor kitchens and patios, with all weather outdoor furniture, fireplaces and built in grills.
 
A week-long family vacation for four can cost upwards of $5,000. Instead of the stress and expense of a one and done huge vacation, increase the functionality and value of your home with an outdoor living area and an outdoor kitchen. Relax with family and friends and have more quality weekend trips that make up an entire season rather than an entire week.

West Sport in Sudbury specializes in upscale exterior living spaces and can handle everything from helping with grill styles, to cabinet and counter configurations, to outdoor kitchen plans and installation. We pride ourselves on our breadth of products. Contact us.

Warmer temperatures and longer days make you think about grilling.  For outdoor grilling enthusiasts, this is a favorite time of year.  But do you have the right gas grill?

With so many gas grill options, consider what you want and how you want to grill before you go shopping. Do you like to cook every dinner on the grill in the spring and summer, or are you a weekend griller? Do you grill for large crowds or for the family only? Is grilling a new hobby or are you an aficionado?

With so many options in outdoor gas grills and all the features to choose from, here are some things to think about before you shop. Have more questions? Give us a call or stop by and we can help you out.

How do you use your gas grill and what types of accessories would make your grilling experience easier and more fun and exciting? For instance: Do you want a side burner – perfect for side dishes or corn on the cob. Do you want a rotisserie option –roasts and whole chickens are delicious grilled on a rotisserie. How many people do you grill for? This will determine how much space you will want to grill with.  Remember that enameled cast iron grates and burners are often recommended by grill experts. They also make grilling and grill clean up easier.

At West Sport in Sudbury, we have a large selection of the best gas grills and everything you’ll need for grilling (except the meat). We even have some clearance gas grills. Best of all, we have free installation, set -up and delivery of all the grills we sell, and we also sell all the replacement parts. Buying a gas grill from a big box store may sound like a great idea, but buying a high quality gas grill that you will have for years from a store where you can build a relationship is far more valuable. We’ll ask you questions that you haven’t even thought of in order to be sure that you are buying the right grill for your lifestyle.

Come on in, because we have grill specials this March: free propane fill, free bag of hardwood charcoal or free bag of hardwood grill pellets with your purchase. Don’t forget to print and bring in our Gift Certificate and use it toward your purchase.

Have you been interested in a charcoal grill but concerned that they are too difficult? Put that fear to rest with the Kamado Joe charcoal grills.

You have probably heard that food cooked over charcoal tastes delicious, and it is true. If you want to grill over charcoal, then nothing beats the Kamado Joe. Both a grill and a smoker, even the grilling novice can use Kamado Joe Charcoal grills.
 
With the excellent heat retention properties of the ceramic shell; temperatures and the precise control of airflow and temperature from the vent system, ceramic style grills are much like wood-fired ovens and can be used to roast and bake anything that can be roasted or baked in a traditional oven.

Take a look at this video. If you are interested in this charcoal grill, but you want a gas grill as well, come on into West Sport and take a look at the ComboJoe, a combination gas and charcoal grill. Take your backyard to the next level. 

Start thinking about Grilling! The last of the snow is going to melted by the end of the week, the temperature is rising and the sun is shining. It is time to start thinking about nights on the deck and neighborhood parties.

It is time for a new grill. You want better flavor from your gas grill, but you just don’t want to make the commitment to charcoal. Grilling over hardwood sounds great, but you love the ease of propane; we get it.

Introducing Pellet Grills. At West Sport, we have been anxious to show our customers a grill that will give them the grilled flavor they are looking for with the ease they are used to. We found one: wood pellet grills by Green Mountain Grills. You need to see it to believe it though. So either come on in or stop by the Spring Home Show this weekend for the pellet grill "show special" price.

Pellet Grills are so easy to use and control. Add the pellets to the hopper, turn the grill on and set it to the temperature you want. You can control the temperature of this grill in 5 degree increments. Because you have such control with this grill you can use it to smoke, bake, roast, slow cook, sear, or grill. You can also set it and forget it; with indirect heat it is almost impossible to burn your food.
 
Become a pro in your backyard. All March long, when you buy a pellet grill we will give you your first bag of hardwood pellets for free. Stop by and see us, in Sudbury or at the Spring Home Show in Worcester this weekend, 3/9-11.