Summer isn’t cancelled — it’s just different this year. With time on your hands and temps getting hotter, you may be spending lots of quality time in your yard or outdoor space. With the right gear and a little creativity, you can optimize your outdoor space for entertaining or relaxing with dinner and drinks. Here are ten workhorses that go way beyond the grill.
Outdoor pizza oven
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Take your upcoming socially distanced BBQ to the next level with homemade artisan pizzas. With a dome that warms with radiant heat for even baking, this Lynx professional outdoor pizza oven will have you retesting the age old debate: does pineapple belong on pizza? A pizza won’t cramp your culinary game, though — these outdoor hearth ovens are also great for other dishes like baked bread, wild salmon on cedar wood, or even steak.
Go big or go home with the Alfresco ALFPZALP 30 Inch Pizza Oven, a wood-burning and gas-fired pizza oven that blasts 40,000 BTU of radiant cooking power.
Outdoor refrigerator drawers
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Fridge drawers provide an easy way to store burgers, condiments, hot dogs, beverages, and drinks grill-side. They keep ready-to-cook items at a safe temperature. No more schlepping all those toppings around.
Superhero chef? Go for the Thor Kitchen TRF2401U 24 Inch Undercounter Refrigerator Drawers, with convection cooling to keep things consistent, with easy to use digital controls.
Space saver? Go for the Summit ADRD24 24 Inch Built In 2-Drawer Commercial All Refrigerator with anti-slam drawers and fan forced cooling.
Powerful side burner
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Up your grill game with side burners. Built-in side burners either come as a 2-burner configuration, or one large power burner. Just don’t be mad if your side dishes steal the show.
Serious side-makers should go for the Hestan AGB122NG 12 Inch Double Side Burner with 30,000 BTU. It’s easy to clean, too, with a sealed burner bowl with a drain tube.
Sometimes you want high heat, sometimes you want to simmer. Do both with the Lynx Professional Grill Series LSB22LP Built-In Double Side Burner with Two 15,000 BTU Brass Burners.
Outdoor bar
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Whether you’re rocking rosé all day or whipping up artisan cocktails for date night, a sweet outdoor bar setup screams “adulting.”
From its top storage shelf and glass rack to its heavy duty blender and ice drawer, the Fire Magic Echelon Collection 2DSSD Portable Beverage Center is next level.
Another great space-saving option is the Lynx CocktailPro Series CS30F1 30 Inch Freestanding Cocktail Station, with all the bottle storage and cutting boards you could want.
Outdoor sink and faucet
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Outdoor faucets are great for rinsing veggies, washing your hands after marinating meats, and easy clean-up. They also play double-duty as a built-in cooler with a large bag of ice.
The XO XOG24SINK 24 Inch Pro-Grade Apron Sink with Hot / Cold Faucet is a sleek stainless steel beauty.
The Alfresco ADT14 14 Inch Built-in Beverage Center includes a front speed rail, so you can make your signature drink even faster.
Outdoor kitchen cabinets
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Add a water-tight sealed pantry to your outdoor island and you’re one step closer to having a full outdoor kitchen.
First, take out the trash with the Coyote CTC 26 Inch Outdoor Trash and Recycle Bin Cabinet. Stainless steel drawers keep the mess out of sight.
Say pantry party with the Lynx Professional Grill Ventana Storage Collection LPA364 36 Inch Sealed Pantry.
Go for symmetry and sleekness with the Hestan Aspire AEAD36BU 36 Inch Double Access Doors with a heavy gauge welded body.
Don’t let your paper towels blow away. Just use the Alfresco ABTH 17 Inch Stainless Steel Paper Tower Holder.
Outdoor ice maker
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Make store bought ice a thing of the past with top quality clear ice cubes made right in your backyard.
Do you need 80 lbs. of ice nuggets today? Yes, you do. Get the Scotsman Brilliance Series SCN60PA1SU 15 Inch Undercounter Ice Maker.
Or maybe 27 lbs. sounds more reasonable? Try the Perlick H50IMSL 15 Inch Clear Ice Maker.
Warming drawer
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Keep hot foods ready to serve at a safe temperature for up to three hours without overcooking or drying out your meal.
You can also store towels in the Alfresco AXEWD30 30 Inch Built-In Electric Warming Drawer so they’re toasty when you get out of the pool.
Another great option: the Coyote CWD 30 Inch Outdoor Warming Drawer with Internal Electric Heating Element.
Outdoor wine coolers
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Keep your favorite wine close by with an under counter wine cooler. Many outdoor wine coolers can also be converted into refrigerators for other beverages.
Store 23 bottles of your favorite wine in the True Residential TWC15RSG 15 Inch Undercounter Wine Cooler.
Or store 24 with the Lynx Professional Grill Series LM15WINEL 15 Inch Outdoor Wine Cellar.
Built-in stainless steel BBQ gas grill
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Of course, the crown jewel of any outdoor kitchen is the barbecue grill. Built-in grills are installed into outdoor cabinetry, or a stone hardscape. Freestanding grills come mounted on a cart and are an easy addition to any deck or patio.
The Lynx Professional Grill Series L42TRNG 42 Inch Built-In Grill with 1,200 sq. in. Cooking Surface is great for slow cooking.
Cook up a storm with the Coyote C2C42LP 42 Inch Built-In Grill with 5 Infinity Burners™.
Get a good sear with the Hestan GMBR42NG 42 Inch Built-In Grill with with Trellis Burner™ and its high-performance variable ceramic infrared sear burners, which offer 25,000 BTUs each.
Go for controlled heat, rather than direct fire, with the DCS Series 7 BH136RN 36 Inch Built-In Gas Grill.