Which cities are best for grilling a steak outside this summer?
With both summer and National Grilling Month approaching, Lawn Love ranked 2024's Best Cities for Grilling Meat.
In the study, Roanoke ranks number 9 and Lynchburg is 14th!
How does this study come up with the metrics (1st = Best)?
• Google Search Interest for Grill-Related Terms Over the Past Year adj. by Population -
• Home Depot, Lowe's, True Value, Ace Hardware per 100,000 Residents
• Average Price of Ground Beef
• Median Air Quality Index
How do Virginia cities rank (1st = Best)?
- Roanoke - 9th
- Lynchburg 14th
- Suffolk - 24th
- Richmond - 167th
- Virginia Beach - 210th
- Chesapeake - 241st
To come up with the ranking, they compared nearly 470 of the biggest U.S. cities based on 4 meaty categories. Local interest in grilling, access to butcheries and home improvement chains, and the average cost of meat in the area. They also considered ideal weather conditions for cooking outdoors, among 17 total metrics.
Read the full story here: https://lawnlove.com/blog/best-cities-outdoor-grilling/
Other helpful links:
- Methodology
- Media resources (editor’s quotes, hi-res image files, and 2021 ranking)