I have been living in Northern Europe for like 25 years , i was 4 when we moved from italy to belgium
They DO have very good butter here , but i just happen to have a very mediteranean taste and i am afraid nothing will change that.
olive oil alone doesnt have that much taste
does not compute bro. not at all. Your tastes are certainly not mediterranean, where olive oil is revered. You also mentioned using Bertolli olive oil. Don't tell those bastards are selling that crap in Europe as well?
Also you cannot grill with water. Grilling is over an open flame. If your meat is damp that will inhibit the Maillard reaction. Are you positive you are not British or something?