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With the Chicago weather finally getting a little nicer, Chris Anderssen wanted to grill some burgers outside for a group of family and friends. When she got to the meat aisle at her local Jewel-Osco supermarket, a case of sticker shock made her change the menu: extra lean ground beef was $4.99 a pound.

Among the hundreds of gadgets, games and apps at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, few had the sizzle of James Buch’s gleaming silver hunk of hardware. That’s because the device is a barbecue grill — one that’s Wi-Fi-enabled, voice-activated and chatty in a Siri-ish way.

The barbecue in the park is an Australian tradition, but how can you stop bad manners putting a dampener on your celebrations?

Grilling or barbecuing is a wonderful way to spend time with your loved ones. After a whole week of slogging at work, throwing a party for friends and family can be relaxing. But all these beautiful moments will go for a toss if you do not have the right barbecue or grill.

Alfresco’s well-seasoned team possess the main ingredient that have made them the recognized industry leaders in the outdoor kitchen movement – they invented it.