Hot off the grill: definitions vary, but BBQ abounds.(services of barbecue restaurants)

From: Stagnito's New Products Magazine | Date: March 1, 2006| Author: Dando, Pat | Copyright information

Varieties of barbecue are as varied as restaurants--we can't even agree if it's barbecue or BBQ--but nearly every casual dining chain features barbecue items. Purists might associate barbecue with grilling over a hot open flame--meat seared to lock in juices and quickly cooked. Others look for smoked meats slow-cooked in moist heat. Ribs are the acid test and just about everyone--while they may not cook them--has a favorite recipe. Chains like Applebee's and other mainstream and ba...

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