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As of right now, Saturday’s weather is looking to be sunny and in the mid-sixties, potentially marking it as the last friendly grilling day of the year. Which makes it perfect to be the first Grill League of 2009.

When and Where?

Location: Powhite Park (which is right next to Jahnke exits on 150) Custom directions.
Date: 14 November (this Saturday)
Time: 2ish to 6ish

This park does not have any amenities – no chairs, no playground equipment, and no bathrooms – but it is secluded, safe, and has plenty of parking. This means we can grill to our little hearts content.

What should I bring?

Plates/Utensils
Drinks
Chairs
Sidedishes
Blankets
Balls / Frisbees
Sense of adventure
Grill (if you can)
…and something to grill.

Remember with your grilled item, it should be something you can cut up into small pieces so that people can sample. This is, after all, a community event.

If you can’t bring a grill, but can bring charcoal or lighter fluid, that’s cool. We can keep any extras for future events.

Can I bring my children/dogs?

I don’t mind.

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I was watching Bourdain over lunch today, largely because I like to punish myself. When Anthony’s cavorting around Sao Paulo and I’m on my couch eating leftover lasagna, life seems a whole lot less fair. I mean, he’s always in exotic locals – Brazil, Italy, Montana – and eating fantastic food that most of us don’t realistically have access to. It’s less a lack of want and more frequently a lack of ability.

But why should “meat and glory” be restricted to Bourdain? After all, I’m better than fair with a grill as are most of my friends. So…why not start a Grill League?

What’s a Grill League?

Well, it’s an excuse for a whole bunch of people to come together and grill, try new foods, drink some beers, and have a good time.

Ideas are still up in the air, but I’m thinking of meeting a couple times a month, typically on Saturdays, and likely at parks around the city. Food should be served in small portions, that way people can sample and share without filling up. Side dishes are optional, beer likely not.

And like Fight Club, if it’s your first Grill League, you have to grill.

Anyone interested?