A reorganized and revamped SmokeSlam barbecue festival kicked off on May 15 at Tom Lee Park. One of the hottest days of the year so far didn't stop the 76 teams from lighting up their grills and ...

It'll last twice as long as the cheaper stuff. "It cooks food more evenly, and really good charcoal goes a long way to improving your barbecue." When it comes to cooking techniques, the 51-year-old ...