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Lynx Grills Launches New Sonoma Smoker At KBIS 2017
Premium Outdoor Kitchen and Grill Company Introduces Smoker with Smart Capabilities and Exclusive Smoking Chips

DOWNEY, Calif., Jan. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lynx Grills Inc., the leader in premium outdoor kitchens, introduced its newest smart product, the Sonoma Smoker, at The 2017 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS).

Creators of the coveted SmartGrill, the world's first Wi-Fi enabled, voice-activated grill, Lynx Grills' gas-driven, wood smoking Sonoma Smoker was designed to appeal to all experience levels, from beginner to barbecue master, and features an intuitive LCD control panel, intelligent smoking performance with built-in meat probe, custom wood chip box and 1,000 sq. inches of stainless steel cooking surface. With the ability to automatically adjust temperature and cook time, the Sonoma Smoker comes Wi-Fi and app enabled contributing to a food smoking system designed to increase the smoker's overall accessibility and ease of use. First time users will find the process incredibly easy to get started while long-time pros will no longer be tied to their smokers as they'll be able to monitor the smoking action via the Sonoma Smoker app and thermal meat probe. 

"Following the huge success of our SmartGrill, we are launching our second smart product, and first-ever smoker, with the Sonoma Smoker, that offers outdoor living enthusiasts a new and advanced cooking option," said Daniel Chin, Lynx Grills Director of Marketing. "As we offer the most innovative premium outdoor kitchen, we're proud to introduce the Sonoma Smoker which is unlike any other currently on the market."

The Sonoma Smoker comes in Countertop/Built In ($2,499), and Freestanding ($3,099) models.

With the unveiling of the Sonoma Smoker, Lynx Grills also announced its new Sonoma Blend Smoking Chips, the world's first blended smoker fuel of wood, charcoal and pellets providing up to six hours of smoking flavor. This combination, blended with Lynx Grills' proprietary formula, creates the perfect smoking fuel for its Sonoma Smoker. Available in individual packages or as a four pack including all flavors – Hickory, Mesquite, Apple and Pecan – the Sonoma Blend Smoking Chips cost $12 per bag or $45 for all four flavors. 

The 2017 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show will take place from January 10 - 12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Lynx Grills invites attendees to stop by West Hall booth W805 to experience the latest in outdoor living. For more information on the trade show, please visit www.kbis.com. For more information on Lynx Grills, please visit www.lynxgrills.com.

About Lynx Grills

The creation of Lynx Grills was the vision of a group innovators who for more than 30 years manufactured stainless steel products for the commercial restaurant industry under the brand BECA. Today, Lynx Grills uses the same engineering to create grills that are made to last with a lifetime warranty against rust– even under the most extreme weather conditions. With continuous innovation a hallmark of the company, Lynx's design engineers have continually introduced a long list of "firsts" to the industry, such as the SmartGrill, a technologically advanced, voice-activated, Wi-Fi-enabled grill that can be programmed from a smart phone. Lynx also produces the first ever ADA compliant grill for individuals with disabilities. In 2015, Lynx Grills was acquired by the Middleby Corporation which develops, manufactures, sells, and distributes products, equipment, and appliances worldwide, with more than 50 foodservice and food processing brands across multiple platforms. For more information about Lynx Grills, please visit www.lynxgrills.com.

About The Middleby Corporation

The Middleby Corporation is a global leader in commercial and residential appliances and industrial processing and bakery solutions. The company's leading equipment brands serving the residential kitchen industry include AGA®, AGA Cookshop®, Brigade®, Falcon®, Fired Earth®, Grange®, Heartland®, La Cornue®, Leisure Sinks®, Lynx®, Marvel®, Mercury®, Rangemaster®, Rayburn®, Redfyre®, Sedona®, Stanley®, TurboChef®, U-Line® and Viking®.

Media Contacts for Lynx Grills
Daniel Chin, 562.299.6926, dchin@lynxgrills.com
Murphy O'Brien Public Relations, 310.453.2539, lynx@murphyobrien.com

 

SOURCE Lynx Grills