At some point in your life, possessing the ability to purchase something outside the realm of 30 packs and plastic jugs of vodka will prove to be a valuable asset. Whether it’s a candlelight dinner with a nice steak, or a casual meal of fresh seafood, there are plenty of subtle tips which can point you in the right direction for selecting the right wine for dinner. This doesn’t have to be a headache inducing, frustrating experience either, as it doesn’t really take a connoisseur to make a decent choice.

Men’s Journal asked Adam Perry Lang of top New York barbecue joint Daisy May’s to test-drive six new grills. He tells us what sizzles and what fizzles while offering Tip’s From The Pro all along the way. No, we won’t tell you what BBQ’s he said we’re best, but we will share with you Lang’s ever valuable BBQ tips.