Every small town has one. You walk through the front door to see a salad bar, often near a buffet line, and hear the low rumble of conversation as plates of delectable fried and grilled food are ...
For thinner steaks and burgers, thaw them first. If you have vegetarian bean burgers, you can put them right on the grill without defrosting. Pat the chicken as dry as possible to avoid flare-ups.