The visit happened quite by accident. During my excursion I wasn't planning on visiting a restaurant supply store, there's actually one in Charleston I wanted to visit but never have found my way too. But that's another story as to why I haven't been there. Anyway, I was catching a repeat of Iron Chef America at the hotel on Thursday night when the bolt of inspiration hit.
So nearing midnight with a big day of things on my to do list, I decided to search one more thing. Quickly popping open my trusty Macbook, I googled restaurant supply stores Hagerstown MD. And I found Restaurant Equipment Emporium. It was probably less than a mile from the place were my friend L and I were to have lunch. Awesome.
The shop was tucked away from the road and a little small. But inside was great. That kid in the candy store feeling hit walking around looking at all of the cool restaurant supplies. I spotted some whisks. I'm a sucker for whisks. There was this one ginormous one. Just a wee bit too big. But there was a nice normal sized one with a hefty handle. At only five bucks, I had to have it. Next to the whisks were spring loaded tongs. I found the smaller, six inch pair that have been on my list for years.
However, the pièce de résistance was finding something featured on Good Eats. Something AB recommended buying and using.
From "Pop Art" remember the salt shaker AB used? The one with the three changeable lids. I've been looking for that thing since the episode aired.
Look what followed me home...
Only $3.95
AB's advice to shop at a restaurant supply store is just plain brilliant! Another reason why he is the best culinary personality on TV! Who else tells viewers to shop at such a locale?
6 comments:
Nice finds! That reminds me that I've been wanting to browsing through the store just across town from me, http://www.bgrestsupply.com/ just to see what they have.
SCORE! You got some great stuff! I love my Kitchen supply store. The prices are amazing! We will go and think we will get one thing, ha! Not a chance. There are all kinds of cool gizmo's and gadgets.
So glad you found one. I am now on the search for the perfect Starburst item to get signed in Nashville! I can't wait to go! I hope we get to connect!
Lisa, you and I are SO on the same wavelength!! I just went to my first rest. supply store TODAY :) I picked up 2 sheet pans, a Microplane grater, a thin slotted "fish" spatula and 2 squeeze bottles. for $32 bucks! sheer heaven indeed. fortunately, living in Las Vegas, they're everywhere.
@ Holly
Great! I'm convinced this is the place to shop. Going to visit my local one now.
@ EB
I hope you can find a nice piece to bring for AB to sign. We certainly have to meet up in Nashville.
@ Lauren
Most certainly go to that restaurant supply store! :)
I've been hitting up Ideal Restaurant Supply for a while. It's not so close to where I live, but they're near my inlaws, so I stop in there every so often. I've gotten a lot of good stuff for great prices - my most recent was a china cap strainer for like $20.
Restaurant supply stores versus cooking boutiques ala Sur Le Table, is a no brainer. I really do not care about whisks hand extruded by Tyrolean gnomes in a 6th century village at "sale" price of $50. Give me the selection, professional advice, and the prices of the two supply stores I live between.
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