The 26" kettle is truly a "do everything" grill. Using the Weber grilling rack, I can cook an entire meal of meat, potatoes, and vegetable on this grill simultaneously. A small brisket flat smoked using the snake method came out very tender and delicious. My only suggestion for improvement is for Weber to design charcoal baskets specifically for this grill. The 22" baskets included do not do justice to this grill.