Pecan would be my vote – subtle, slightly sweet. I might nix the anchovy crust though as it might fight with the smoke taste. Or, use hardwood charcoal (we have a brand called Lazzari on the West Coast) if you really want...

and beverage). Vini da Gigio Vini da Gigio adopted the name and sign of the old baccaro in this location. It was transferred more that 20 years ago from the Lazzari family. From this old and warm osteria, with its ancient flavor,...

I am not so familiar with the east bay, but BBQ Galore in San Rafael has a huge selection at full retail price. Also, the Lazzari Distributorship in Brisbane (just behind the Cow Palace) has a decent selection at wholesale...

to burn pretty hot. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Maple Leaf brand but it can be hard to find. My current favorite is Lazzari.

" in them giving out “off” flavors when burnt). I havent done any tests myself, but have been told chunk charcoal also burns hotter than briquettes. I have been using the Lazzari brand mesquite charcoal, which is...

not taste good and leave a tremendous amount of ash. And on the subject of marketing, the Big Green Egg brand of mesquite charcoal is the SAME EXACT STUFF as the Lazzari brand...just 20 bucks more a bag. So then that happened...

a Weber chimney starter just last weekend. And when that sucker got my Lazzari mesquite charcoals ready in a dynamic display of jet engine and vortex effects to produce some hot glowing coals within 10 short minutes using no icky...

If you’re serious about grilling, it’s definitely worth seeking out good hardwood charcoal, as many of the previous posts in this thread mentioned. But the brand of hardwood charcoal matters. I swear by a brand called...

gogo curry 38th between 7th and 8th. I like how they deep fry the chicken n pork cutlet. The curry is kind o sweet though. lazzari's pizza is on the same block. Thin crust grandma style slices.

Their menu says charcoal. Presumably it’s the same Lazzari mesquite charcoal that most of the other Joe’s use.

I don’t know that brand, but it’s definitely worth seeking out good hardwood charcoal. But the brand of hardwood charcoal matters. I swear by a brand called Lazzari that is made from mesquite wood (they also have...

Yep, a kettle Weber using mesquite (Lazzari) charcoal. It’s been a long time since he was in that phase, but I’m remembering greasy shells, so perhaps he brushed some seasoned oil on the lobsters.

of charcoal and wood. For my terra cotta smoker, I just use wood. For the charcoal, you can use briquettes, but I prefer good hardwood charcoal. Lazzari is my preferred brand; Cowboy brand, which seems to be carried everywhere,...

We use only non-briquette 100 percent mesquite charcoal, usually Chef’s Wood brand, widely distributed (in the Pacific Northwest at least) by J.C. Wright Sales in Kent, WA. Stay away from Lazzari's Mesquite: we have tried...

Joe’s post. Strong caveat though— they fire up the (real, Lazzari) charcoal broiler for lunch on Friday only. The same burger cooked on the grill is not nearly as good. As for Niman Ranch, I find their beef flavorless....