Legendary pitmaster and barbecue expert Mike Mills joins the party with a recipe for perhaps the best pork chops of the summer (includes Top-Shelf Bourbon Butter, folks). Plus, Alex Province shares a refreshing “milkshake” made with a fun sparkling rosé and lemon sorbet, and we all share the dishes from local restaurants we can’t stop thinking about. Park & Oak (West Hartford), Rowdy Hall (East Hampton, NY), and Bravo Bravo (Mystic), you’re all getting a shout-out this week.

<p>Legendary pitmaster and barbecue expert Mike Mills joins the party with a recipe for perhaps the best pork chops of the summer (includes Top-Shelf Bourbon Butter, folks). Plus, Alex Province shares a refreshing &ldquo;milkshake&rdquo; made with a fun sparkling ros&eacute; and lemon sorbet, and we all share the dishes from local restaurants we can&rsquo;t stop thinking about. Park &amp; Oak (West Hartford), Rowdy Hall (East Hampton, NY), and Bravo Bravo (Mystic), you&rsquo;re all getting a shout-out this week.</p>

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The barbecue community doesn’t call Mike Mills “The Legend” for nothing. The much-beloved pitmaster and barbecue expert joins the party to talk about his new book, Praise the Lard (with co-author and daughter Amy Mills). Mike shares recipes and tips for home grillers and smokers alike. Think: Bourbon-Buttered Pork Chops and Tangy Vinegar Cole Slaw. Oh, and there’s Flourless Chocolate Brownie Cake (with bourbon!) too.

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