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↑ POOL BAR With ceiling fans and a heat source, this outdoor kitchen/bar/dining area is fit for year-round use. The refrigerator saves trips to the main house.
why not? His 1,400-square-foot outdoor kitchen would inspire anybody to get cooking. The kitchen boasts a large Fire Magic Gas Grill, a Big Green Egg and a Memphis Pellet Grill to accommodate all sorts of menus and cooking styles. Under the granite counters, there are three True refrigerators, an ice machine and a dishwasher. There is also a vent-free outdoor propane fireplace, a 65-inch television, and enough dining and seating areas to host a crowd. In fact, Paul and his wife Susan host charity events in this space, including Destin Charity Wine Auctions.
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Paul is enthusiastic about technologically enhanced grills. “When a grill is armed with Wi-Fi, you’re no longer tethered to it,” he said. “You can be out on the golf course or at the office. Since these grills are controlled from a Smartphone, you can do the cooking from anywhere.” He declares himself a big fan of the Memphis Wood Fire Grill. “Its versatility and state-of-the-art technology make it a superb choice for backyard chefs,” he said. “It combines four separate cooking techniques: grilling, wood fire searing, low and slow
Danver outdoor kitchens offers two online courses through the AEC Daily website, aecdaily.com. “Outdoor Kitchen Design with Stainless Steel Cabinetry” provides an overview of designing safe, functional outdoor kitchen and living spaces. It addresses types of cabinetry, kitchen components and outdoor kitchen design principles and considerations. “Outdoor Amenity Space Solutions for Hospitality, Commercial and Multi-Family Applications” reviews trends in outdoor amenity spaces in hospitality, commercial and multifamily developments with a focus on the use of stainless steel cabinetry in outdoor kitchen design. Included are discussions on outdoor kitchen components, mobile food and beverage service carts and the post and panel system developed for multifamily applications.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF BAY BREEZE PATIO
ith smart tech invading every corner of the house, it was only a matter of time until it spilled outside. Tempting us is all sorts of gear to help us make the most of time off in the backyard. That includes fun stuff like Wi-Fi grills, TVs that can stand up to a hurricane and speakers that will keep us dancing, as well as practical stuff like robotic mowers and watering systems that cut down on drudgery. The tech trend could have a lot to do with the fact that 82% of homeowners now say they want to update their outdoor living spaces. Along the Emerald Coast, that means a lot of action at Bay Breeze Patio in Destin, where Wayne Paul is the hero of grill master wannabes. Paul, who presides over an armada of grills and outdoor kitchen appliances, likes to pass on his know-how. He stages Eggs on the Beach cooking competitions, for example, an idea that stems from his own love of grilling. He grills at home almost every day, and
