Media

“Without a doubt the most interesting, comprehensive, and well-thought out book on grilling ever …”
— Mario Batali on How to Grill

“Just when you thought Steven Raichlen taught you everything there was to know about grilling, he returns with Planet Barbecue.”
— Tom Colicchio, Top Chef

“For aspiring gourmets of the grill … there is only one book: The Barbecue Bible”
— The New Yorker

“The results will whisk you around the world, without every having to leave your grill.”
— The New York Times on The Barbecue Bible

“Steven Raichlen’s BBQ USA is his best book yet. It is the quintessential guide to the easy and unexpected culture of barbecue.”
— Bobby Flay

“Planet Barbecue! is an epic voyage”
— Francis Mallmann

“It is difficult to imagine a more definitive last word on America’s greatest culinary tradition than BBQ USA. It is as rich in history and food culture as it is in wonderful regional recipes.”
— John Mariani

“Where there’s smoke, there’s Steven Raichlen”
— USA Today

“Raichlen’s recipes are interesting enough to make even an accomplished cook sit up and take notice.”
— Wall Street Journal

“Oh man is that delicious.”
— Matt Lauer to Steven on The Today Show

“With a fire in his belly, Steven Raichlen captures the wide world of grilling.”
— Food Arts