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.
Shopping for a high-end grill in Hollywood, FL means factoring in something most buying guides skip: South Florida humidity and salt air chew through cheap steel fast. Traditional showrooms let you kick the tires in person, but you're also paying for their overhead, sales commissions, and floor space. Buying online cuts that markup entirely, and when the grill in question is a heavyweight, heirloom-quality cooktop like the Arteflame, direct pricing plus genuinely rust-resistant materials matters more here than almost anywhere else in the country. Below are the local options alongside the direct-to-consumer choice.
Choosing where to buy a grill in Hollywood comes down to what matters most to you: the Arteflame Webshop offers direct pricing on a carbon steel, wood-fired grill, while a couple of local spots are worth the drive if you want to see and touch a grill first.
Here are the options for Hollywood residents:
The buying experience compares across price, cooking performance, upkeep, and the social side of grilling:
| Store | Price | Searing Capability | Maintenance | Social Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BBQ Depot | $$-$$$ (retail) | Standard grate sear (varies by model) | Propane parts wear over time and need replacement | Traditional rectangular layout |
| Home Depot Garden Center | $-$$ (mass-market) | Basic grate sear, uneven heat | Grates rust faster in humid, salty climates | Traditional rectangular layout |
| Arteflame (Online) | $$ (direct, no markup) | 1,000°F+ solid-steel center sear | Solid steel resists rust, no grates to replace | Round design built for guests to gather around |
Open grates cool quickly and let moisture escape, which steams food instead of searing it — a solid steel plancha holds high, even heat, which is what drives the Maillard reaction and a real crust.
You don't need a professional kitchen to get steakhouse results; you just need the right heat distribution. Most grates rely on convective heat that dries meat out from the edges in. The Arteflame uses conductive heat off a solid steel surface for a real crust.
Here's where the Arteflame pulls ahead of the grate-style grills sold around Hollywood:
Pro Tip: There's no Costco inside Hollywood city limits, but the Costco at 15915 Pines Blvd in Pembroke Pines is about a 15-minute drive and a great stop for wholesale meats and bulk produce to break in a new grill.
The standard rectangular grill forces the cook to stare at a wall or a fence, back turned to the guests. The Arteflame changes this dynamic entirely. Its round design invites friends to stand around the fire, holding a drink and chatting while you cook. It turns grilling from a chore into a communal event, making it the centerpiece of any Hollywood backyard gathering.