We've had a Joe Jr. for almost two years now, and it has truly transformed the way we barbecue (and the way we think about outdoor cooking in general.) For its size and price, it's a wonderful gateway to the world of ceramic grill cooking. And for small households (we're seniors), it lets us cook all of our favorites (salmon, paella, and lamb burgers) in more than adequate quantities, using less charcoal and often in half the time of the full-sized grills.