What types of Charcoal do the Chowhounds use ??? I have been using Wicked Good Charcoal from a place in Maine. I was wondering if there were any other brands I should give a shot. (27 replies, last updated by rexmo January 10, 2007)

. On one hand, it means it’s a “chain” restaurant that’s probably not the greatest in terms of food... on the other hand, it means the restaurant is probably doing something right so people are going back... (2 replies, last updated by C June 28, 2005)

Mark Bittman had an article about cooking sustainable fish, in particular sardines, herring, mackerel etc. Here is the article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/weekinreview/16bittman.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=bittman%20fish&st=cse I... (11 replies, last updated by porker January 1, 2009)

I have long been a propoent of using charcoal or woods for grilling/smoking meats on the outdoor grill, and take great pride in my ability to work a charcoal/wood fire. However, the allure of a simpler set-up and the degree of... (19 replies, last updated by huruta February 10, 2007)

ling cod as its sustainable local fish; Farallones had a grilled calamari salad, the aroma from the charcoal grill mouth-waterng in itself; Zuni had a Nicoise-style sandwich (albacore tuna); Slanted Door served halibut with... (5 replies, last updated by larochelle October 18, 2006)

/barbecue with real charcoal? Or on the stove on a cast iron grill pan, moved to the oven to finish? Or at a steakhouse. Again, what method? I know there are steakhouses that do have charcoal grills, but not most. Does the cut of... (21 replies, last updated by 1CTHound August 8, 2009)

Pizza cooked on the grill is, i think, much more flavorful than oven-baked. I use a regular old weber kettle and lump charcoal. You need a lot of coal to get the stone hot and to sustain a high temperature if you’re doing... (21 replies, last updated by kchurchill5 June 4, 2009)

a Polder thermometer. Make sure you wrap the wire that would other wise be exposed inside the egg with aluminum foil. Set your Egg up like you are going to pull pork. I “stage” my charcoal with the largest chunks on... (8 replies, last updated by Fritter August 4, 2009)

diners don’t know what it is. Skate seems to be gaining popularity in NY, but sustainable fishing watchdogs like the Seafood Watch say that skate is a no-no. According to Seafood Watch, "skates have been severely overfished... (55 replies, last updated by windycity November 21, 2009)

La Estacion in Las Croabas, near Fajardo is terriffic Nyorican food. Everything is cooked over a charcoal grill and the Bar looks out over a large outdoor deck. Pork ribs are a specialty, but they do burgers and smaller stuff... (11 replies, last updated by enlightningbug September 28, 2008)

" from my CSA), garlic, lime juice & vegetable oil (I used canola). Moonen likes head-on shrimp but I consider myself fortunate to purchase a bag of Emeril’s frozen wild-caught American shrimp. Sustainable, and they come... (18 replies, last updated by JoanN November 18, 2009)

Mitchell’s in Wilson, NC isn’t too far off of I-95. It’s good Eastern NC barbecue, cooked over charcoal and wood. Parker’s and Bill Ellis’s are also in Wilson but aren’t as good in my opinion.... (11 replies, last updated by Ilaine September 1, 2004)

know how these burgers are cooked? Are they griddled? If the burgers are cooked via flame (or better yet - charcoal) I’ll definitely give them a try at least once... especially since this is a place I can get my kids (3 and... (21 replies, last updated by JenJeninCT October 22, 2009)

the model would have to be based of a proven successful licensing program. Criteria should accommodate a model that: Generates revenue for the city. is self sustaining (cost of infrastructure must be covered by revenues generated)... (20 replies, last updated by fedelst1 July 14, 2008)

Sorry I’m late to the party....You could have Charcoal Grilled them in just over an hour. Dry rubbed and grilled Loin backs can be awesome!!! Last ones I grilled it was 65 minutes from kitchen counter to dinner plate... (17 replies, last updated by Davwud August 24, 2009)