NEW YORK CITY — Nothing smells like summer more than a smoky haze drifting from a grill.
To help get summer started, here are six portable grills and smokers suitable for space-deprived New Yorkers to use at home or easily transport to a public space.
However, the city has some intricate laws when it comes to grilling. Before you snap up a grill check out DNAinfo's interactive map and breakdown of how and where you can grill in the city.
Check out these grills:
GoSun Grill from Home Depot
Price: $279
As far as grills from the future go, this one tops the lot. The GoSun grill can cook a meal in 20 minutes, weighs a little more than three pounds and has a maximum temperature of 550 Fahrenheit.
Son of Hibachi Portable Charcoal Grill from the BBQ Guys
Price: $89.98
This Son of Hibachi model can operate as an oven and a charcoal grill. Once done, fold it back up and let your Son of Hibachi self-extinguish and self-clean.
Small Old Smokey from OldSmokey.com
Price: $28.96
This sweet little thing can cook four chicken halves or six hamburger patties at once. A small Old Smokey has a 14-inch diameter and is made from rust-resistant aluminized steel.
Smokey Joe Portable Charcoal Grill from Home Depot
Price: $29.99
A portable classic is Weber's Smokey Joe charcoal grill. You get 147.2 square inches of cooking space, the trusted Weber name and a 10-year warranty
Mon Oncle Tabletop BBQ Grill from YLiving.com
Price: $375
If you're OK with every hipster in the park flocking to you, then the Mon Oncle grill is for you. This little briefcase from RS Barcelona flips open to reveal a tiny charcoal grill. Choice of colors includes green, blue, gray or cream.
Coleman Signature Grill Stove from REI
Price: $119
This practical grill from Coleman's uses propane gas. The stove section fits a 10-inch pan and the grill offers 130 square inches of cooking space.