New York | Shop Like a Chef

JB Prince

“It’s the ultimate toy store, stocking everything from tiny sauce spoons to high-tech immersion circulators (it’s very difficult to go in without buying something).”

- Pastry Chef Michael Laiskonis of Institute of Culinary Education, formerly of Le Bernardin

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New Orleans | Explore The Past

Lucullus Antiques

“It’s a view into New Orleans history with their culinary antiques.”

- Chef John Besh of Restaurant August

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Los Angeles | Collect Vintage Barware

Bar Keeper Silverlake

“For bar tools, antique glassware, craft/artisanal spirits. Ask for Joe. He is a great man and a pioneer for the Los Angeles cocktail movement.”

- Bartender Eric Alperin of The Varnish

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Napa | Go Treasure Hunting

Heritage Culinary Artifacts

“In the Oxbow Market, they have all kinds of antique kitchenware. You can get a 100-year-old corkscrew, an Iberico ham knife, or spoons for scooping marrow. They have the quirkiest, craziest stuff.”

- Chef Brad Farmerie of The Thomas, Public, Saxon & Parole

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Paris | Visit the Queen of Tableware

Muriel Grateau

“The all white minimalist boutique is astonishing for linens.”

- Housewares Designers Andrew & Anna Hellman of Teroforma

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Barcelona | Check Out Contemporary Designs

Vinçon

“Whenever we’re in Barcelona, we go to Vinçon. It was the first design store I visited as a little girl and I was really in awe. I still love going here for their great selection of designs.”

- Housewares Designer Caroline Pople of Ink Dish Tableware

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