Ultimate Cookout Guide

By Jonathan Baker, Editor

There's nothing like cooking out in the good weather. From buying your meat at a classic butcher shop to new-school gourmet-to-go ... we have you covered for all things grill-tastic this summer.

On This Page: Get a great grill, Fresh meat, Fixin's, sides and booze, In case of rain ... or charred chicken

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Get a great grill

From the classic Weber to one of those giant stainless steel things, find a grill to fit any occasion and price range.

Intown Ace Hardware

854 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Bail on the corporate hounds and pick up a Weber from this Virginia Highland shop.

Lowe's

955 Highway 34 E, Newnan, GA
You're bound to find a grill that you like at this behemoth home improvement store.

Big Green Egg

3417 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA
Hit up widly-popular Big Green Egg at their headquarters in Gwinnett County.

Target

610 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA
Target boasts a cute and colorful line of summer barbecue, pool, and picnic accessories called "Whim" by Cynthia Rowley.

Wal-Mart

4725 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA
If you can't find a grill here, you can't find one anywhere.

Fresh meat

This meat comes like meat is supposed to--in butcher paper.

Your Dekalb Farmers' Market

3000 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA
Decatur market mixes fresh produce, international foods and an extremely positive vibe.

Whole Foods Market

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650 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Treat the body like a temple at the country's first national certified organic market.

Fresh Market

5511 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA
Gourmet goods and classy surroundings attract foodies to this posh supermarket.

Butcher's Meat

3013 Rainbow Dr, Decatur, GA
This little Decatur butcher shop does it classic-style, with plenty of choice selections.

Oak Grove Market

2757 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA
Gourmet meat market and deli offers prepared meals, made-to-order sandwiches and some grocery items.

Fixin's, sides and booze

If you can't find what you need at Whole Foods or Publix, scope out the scene at these 10 stores and add some local flavor to your grilling experience.

Belly General Store

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772 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Grab tasty hummus, chicken salad or empandas ... and of course some of their cupcakes for dessert.

Star Provisions

1198 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA
For those picnic-ers who also drive really nice cars and live in the Prado, this is for you.

Swoozie's

4285 Roswell Rd NE Ste 10, Atlanta, GA
Make your cookout pop with extra panache thanks to goodies from this above-average shop.

Hall's of Fine Wines

245 N Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA
Wine is perfectly tote-able, and cookouts are just better with booze.

Muss & Turners

1675 Cumberland Pkwy., Ste. 309, Smyrna, GA
High end cheeses and other gourmet goodies simplify things for those who doesn't want a lot of prep time.

Sun in my Belly Cafe

2161 College Ave, Atlanta, GA
Get gourmet-to-go meals, sides and sandwiches to take a little stress of the cooking end.

Breadwinner

175 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE Suite E, Atlanta, GA
Ice cream can get a bit messy in the warm months, so snag one of the high-end seasonal loafs and use it as dessert.

Alon's

1394 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Got a massive sweet tooth? Nab up some of Alon's addictive sweets fo an instant cookout hit.

Happy Herman's

2299 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
This little retro gourmet store scores points for the cookout crowd with a novelty sauces and high-end potato chips.

Green's Beverage Stores

737 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Pick up a local or tough-to-find brew at a reasonable price.

In case of rain ... or charred chicken

Find everything you need, without having to lift a finger at these primo barbecue joints.

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