Retail Observer

APRIL 2014 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 19 The Kalamazoo, Michigan-made Hybrid Fire Grills feature a sleek exterior inspired by minimalist architecture. They come in three sizes and nine models, include built-in and freestanding options and range in price from $10,495 to $21,195: • K500: two burners, 506 square inches of primary cooking surface, 50,000 main burner BTUs • K750: three burners, 726 square inches of primary cooking surface, 75,000 main burner BTUs • K1000: four burners, 1,012 square inches of primary cooking surface, 100,000 main burner BTUs "Our Hybrid Fire Grills are all about cooking performance," said Russ Faulk, vice president of product development and grill master for Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet. "Nowhere else can you combine the convenience of a gas grill with the superior heat characteristics of a charcoal grill and the flavor of a wood grill or smoker." For more information visit: www.kalamazoogourmet.com. 1. Derrick Riches, guide at bbq.about.com 2. Larry Olmsted, The Great Life columnist at Forbes.com PERLICK'S UNMATCHED OUTDOOR UNDERCOUNTER REFRIGERATION PROVIDES LIMITLESS SOLUTIONS FOR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING Perlick introduces the addition of its 24" Signature Series Outdoor Dual-Zone product line, available in 15-inch and 24-inch customizable configurations ranging from interchangeable wine storage, to freezer drawers, and beer dispensing, along with options such as UV-coated glass doors with anti-condensation technology, Perlick's unmatched outdoor product offering provides architects and designers with limitless options when creating outdoor entertaining spaces. "Perlick's vast selection of outdoor undercounter refrigeration products, including many industry exclusive refrigeration solutions, is the result of nearly a century of experience providing undercounter refrigeration and beverage dispensing solutions for commercial applications," states Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Perlick, Tim Ebner. "Perlick has parlayed its commercial experience into the residential line, resulting in our ability to provide the design community with the largest selection of high quality outdoor refrigeration options in the world." According to Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), creating an outdoor living space continues to be the property enhancement growing the most in popularity, with almost 63 percent of architects reporting increasing consumer interest.* To address this growing trend, Perlick recently introduced the 24" Signature Series Outdoor Dual-Zone line of undercounter refrigerators. The new line includes the industry's first outdoor 24-inch units to feature two independently controlled temperature zones within the same unit and includes the 24" Outdoor Dual-Zone Refrigerator/ Freezer Drawers, the 24" Outdoor Dual-Zone Refrigerator/Wine Reserve, and the 24" Outdoor Dual-Zone Wine Reserve – each unit is UL-listed for outdoor use, including units configured with glass doors. In addition to being designed with fully integrated depth to allow a flush fit with surrounding cabinetry, a number of Perlick's outdoor undercounter refrigeration units are also ENERGY STAR ® qualified. And, each Perlick unit features an exclusive commercial-grade compressor as well as Perlick's RAPIDcool TM refrigeration technology, which boasts the fastest temperature pull-down in the industry – room temperature beverages are ice cold in less than 30 minutes. To further accommodate the requirements of outdoor entertaining, Perlick's outdoor undercounter refrigeration options boast ample storage space, industry exclusive adjustable, full-extension pull-out shelves (drawer models excluded), optional door locks and exclusive drawer locks (factory installed), and all Perlick units feature commercial- grade stainless steel interiors which help conduct temperature better than plastic, are odor-free and prevent the growth of bacteria. To learn more about Perlick's unmatched line of outdoor undercounter refrigeration, visit www.perlick.com/outdoor. *Study: Larger Homes with More Outdoor Amenities are Squeezing into Smaller Lots published in AIArchitect Author: Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA | AIA Chief Economist

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