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Creating an outdoor space for grilling and gathering with friends and family can help to extend a home ’ s living space , like this patio area by Raili CA Design .
THE DESIGN When setting up an outdoor kitchen , “ a gas or wood-burning grill is the spectacle that most guests want to see ,” says Adrian Bastida , kitchen manger at Bluewater Grill . “ And we all know that if you are planning an outdoor kitchen party — or planning to build an outdoor kitchen for your home — you are doing it as much for your guests as you are for you ,” he says . “ An outdoor [ space is the ] … theater , and the stars of the show are the grill and the grill master .”
Bastida says if you are lucky enough to create an outdoor kitchen from scratch , he recommends including a counter where guests can watch the grill action with a cocktail and without worrying about the heat and smoke or being in the way of the grill master .
“ A stocked refrigerator nearby is a grill master ’ s best friend ,” adds John Ursini , owner of Newport Rib Co ., noting that a cold beverage nearby means not having to leave the cooking station . “ It allows the grill master to focus on what ’ s in front of him and also encourages guests to ‘ visit ,’ [ grab a drink ] and see what he / she is up to .”
Clasen also recommends adding an island to an outdoor grill area , complete with a countertop made of durable materials and some sort of shade . “ If room permits , it ’ s nice to have seating while
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