While those living in suburbia probably give little thought to firing up their high tech gas grills or jumbo brick barbecues, how can urban dwellers satisfy their char-grilled cravings? It's easy to do, and it doesn't involve liquid smoke!

First, if you're residing in an apartment, condo, or townhouse, be sure barbecues are permitted. If you're fortunate enough to have a good sized deck or patio, you'll be able to use a full-sized unit, such as Weber's popular kettle grills. If your outdoor area is limited, there are good quality, small propane grills as well as the time tested hibachi to suit your needs. Either way, you'll find the results to be satisfying.

Personally, I find that charcoal grilling yields better results; however the advantage to gas grilling is that it produces less smoke, which will certainly please your neighbors in tight quarters. For a good overview of the pros and cons of gas versus charcoal, stop by Barbecue'n on the Net. In addition to the run down on both cooking methods, you'll also find tips for other techniques such as adding wood chips to enhance the smokey flavor.