Along the way, I texted friends, received a reminder about an upcoming ski trip and the need to refuel my car soon, considered an ad for a BBQ joint, got a notification about a traffic accident ahead and a recommendation on the speediest route around it, took stock of my stress level, and picked the closest and cheapest parking spot.

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To keep the party exciting, Trigg plans games for kids (such as a best team cheer contest) and competitive BBQ throwdowns for the adults.

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Earlier this year I wrote in detail about the ultimate fantasy experience for the outdoor cook, BBQ University with Steven Raichlen at the Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs.

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In San Francisco, for instance, you get guys like Ryan Ostler, at Hi-Lo BBQ, putting smoked brisket and house-made spicy Thai sausage into a Vietnamese-style pho steeped with smoked marrow.

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Brother Jimmy's BBQ CEO Josh Lebowitz said the 1, 000 new glasses were ordered for soft drinks at their five New York City locations.

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Sorry been away for awhile lot's happening here, another project is underway this summer we all built a BBQ.

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Brother Jimmy's BBQ, a chain with five locations in the city, had already ordered 1, 000 new glasses for soft drinks at their five New York City locations.

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