Is it me or is it hotter than hades in Boston? The heat just screams BBQ time and what better weekend then the 4th of July to grill up some Fenway Franks and pretend you still know the Star Spangled Banner lyrics? Here are a few BBQ essentials for city dwellers.

The Bruce Grill

Dear Bruce- You are a God damn genius. The Bruce Grill is made to sit over a balcony or railing, perfect for roof decks or those with a fire escape. Never again will you be forced to suffer with grilling steaks on an indoor grill plate. (Note- I'm going to assume this is probably not legal in most apartments, so grill at your own risk).

The Cuisinart Classic Ice Cream Maker- $50

This table top bad ass makes you ice cream in under 5 minutes. I literally can't think of anything I want more than this. It is perfect for backyard or roof deck parties to impress your guests with a sweet tooth. Find it at surlatable.com

Margartia Maker- $50

Yeah, Jimmy Buffet as a pretty legit margarita maker, but who wants to drop $400 bucks to make a few frozen cocktails? The Helman Margarator does the trick for around $50. Pick it up at Sears or Searsoutlet.com 

Happy 4th of July!