His two-story house in the Far Rockaway section of Queens hasn't had working heat since Superstorm Sandy's floodwaters destroyed the oil burner in the basement.

WSJ: 3 months after Sandy, victims waiting for relief

It might seem logical that out of everything in the grocery store, the produce section would be most affected by a lack of water and intense heat.

FORBES: Fruits And Vegetables

On the festival grounds, the company set up tent along the mighty Mississippi in the ribs section, and then set to work luring visitors in out of the heat with free samples of wine.

FORBES: BBQ And... Wine?