Crisp and Golden Mac and Cheese Cakes on the Grill
Turn yesterday's leftover macaroni into today's crispy, golden side dish with this easy wood-fired recipe.
Living in Davie offers the perfect climate for year-round outdoor cooking, but finding the right equipment can be tricky. While local showrooms offer a hands-on look, traditional grill stores often come with significant markups to cover their overhead. Shopping online changes where your money goes when investing in a premium, lifetime grill like the Arteflame. You get materials and performance without paying for the middleman's rent.
Alongside Davie's physical stores, a direct-to-consumer premium brand that ships right to your door is another option worth considering. Below are the top options available to residents, compared on value, performance, and longevity.
Grill & Provisions (Local Option)
A staple for locals, this shop offers a variety of gas and charcoal options. While the service is personal, the price tags reflect the showroom overhead, meaning you pay more for the same heating capacity you could get elsewhere.
The Patio Shoppe (Furniture Focus)
Great for outdoor furniture, but their grill selection is often limited to standard big-box brands. If you want a complete patio set, it's a good stop, but for serious cooking performance, the options are limited.
Arteflame
Shipping directly to you in Davie cuts out the retail markup. You get an American-made, corten steel grill that functions as both a high-heat griddle and a fire pit, offering a different culinary experience than a standard gas grill.
| Store Type | Pricing | Convenience | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Davie Showroom | High (Retail Markup) | Medium (Transport Required) | Standard Grate Grills |
| Big Box Store | Low to Medium | Low (Self Service) | Standard Grate Grills |
| Arteflame (Online) | No Markup | High (Delivered to Door) | 1,000°F Center Sear |
The gaps in a standard grate let juices drip into the fire and cause flare-ups, drying out the meat instead of browning it evenly. The difference in flavor is immediate and undeniable.
You don't need a commercial kitchen to get that perfect crust; you just need the right thermal mass to lock in the flavor.
Why does the Arteflame excel where standard grills fail? It comes down to heat dynamics.
Pro Tip: If you are looking for wholesale ingredients to break in your new grill, the Costco in Davie is an excellent spot to stock up on prime cuts before your first cookout.
An Arteflame grill isn't just for cooking; it fundamentally changes how you host in Davie. Its round design invites friends to stand around the fire rather than waiting on the patio while you cook alone against a wall. Guests naturally gravitate toward the fire, making the cooking process a shared, communal event rather than a solitary chore. It combines the warmth of a fire pit with the utility of a chef's kitchen.