The argument is typically gas vs. charcoal, but the Grillery Standard by Grillworks (available at Grillworks for $2,475) evokes the ethos of campfire grilling, albeit with some more serious hardware, by focusing on the simplicity and primal beauty of grilling that can only be achieved with wood.  A wheel allows you to adjust the height of the 20″ wide x 19″ deep single grill surface based on the intensity of the flames from the burning wood.  Rendered juices also run along v-slanted channels for collection so you can baste your meat or use for the base of sauces.  This American-made wood burning grill uniquely satisfies those backyard grilling aficionados who, when it comes to mastery of their outdoor cooking festivities this summer, desire a little (if not a lot) more control over every conceivable detail, all the way down to the type of wood that goes into fueling their fire.

Summer is officially here and that means there’s a solid three months worth of sun, cold beverages and our favorite summer pastime of outdoor grilling to look forward to enjoying.  And whether you’re tailgating, camping, or illegally grilling on your outdoor balcony, the FYRKAT Picnic Charcoal Grill by Bodum (available at BODUM for $50) is the ideal charcoal grill, especially if you happen to value portability as much as style.  Constructed out of enamel-coated steel with chrome-plated steel legs and available in six bright colors (editor’s choice: orange), the FYRKAT comes with a heat-resistant silicone handle (because you know you won’t wear oven mitts) and silicone lid clips to ensure the whole thing stays together en route to your next grill location.

Instead of putting out fires, you’ll be starting them as you kick-off another great BBQ with the Fire Bucket by Adrian Allen (available at Suck UK for approximately $58).  Made out of enameled metal, this bright red barbecue grill is as easy to use as it is to clean up and carry around.  It’s the perfect solution to your barbecuing needs if you’re looking to keep things simple and portable, and who doesn’t want that?

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Eva Solo Gas Grill

Whether you’re from the school of thought that swears by barbecuing with charcoal or conversely with gas, the Eva Solo Gas Grill (available at Amaroni Homeware for approximately $2,000) will undoubtedly inspire the BBQ fanatic within you.  The grill achieves an industrial simplicity by hiding the gas tank within its stainless steel barrel, making it very much the anti-Weber of grills.  It also has three burners that can be controlled individually to heat each zone as appropriate, and a thermometer in the optional dome lid for additional barbecuing precision.  And if you absolutely must BBQ with charcoal, Eva Solo also has a Charcoal Grill (available at Bobby Berk Home for $840 – $1,890) just for you.

Cool summer nights call for backyard campfires.  The Radius Design Fireplate (available at Radius Design for $370 – $1,200) is the ideal combination of a contemporary outdoor fireplace with an optional stainless steel grill.  The grill is built to swivel away from the fire for added utility and safety.  And whichever of the two sizes you choose, the Fireplate will equally satisfy both the inner pitmaster and pyromaniac within you.