The Menu: The Irish barbecue scene has evolved at a mighty clip

My own “Gurus of the Grill” are the doughty duo, Pat Conway and Jim O’Brien, of Smokin’ Soul

Aa I write this in late April, I am like most Gaels — bewitched by a mini-heatwave, drugged to the gills by endless sunshine, deluding myself that it will last forever.

Shorts? Check. Sunnies? Check. Flipflops? Check. Cold beer, even on a school night? Check. And what shall we eat? Why, barbecue, of course.