BY ANA VENNE

With the holidays around the corner,retailers will begin getting their stores readyfor the big rush of holiday shoppers. Andwith such a large variety of gift optionsavailable in more and more stores, as wellas online, it takes effort to make yourbusiness stand out as a shopping destination.Once the customers are in the store, youneed to sell, and one way of the best waysto do just that is to have a good display.

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based Cooks’ World, says that his store’slayout allows him to create displays suitedto every section. Each section of his storeis themed, with areas for cookware, cutleryand what he calls “Giftware Galley,” agrouping of maple shelves that featurecolorful and functional pottery from variouscountries. “People want more than just giftsfrom China,” he says about his gift section.

Within each of his sections, he has a

BY LORRIE BAUMANN

International Market Centers hasannounced plans to make the Las VegasWorld Market Center a premier destinationfor the giftware and home décor market.The organization recruited DorothyBelshaw, formerly director of the New YorkInternational Gift Fair, from GLM Showsto lead the effort to turn 13 floors ofBuilding C of the World Market Center,comprising 1.7 million square feet of space,into a Gift + Home Decor Market that willhelp align the Las Vegas market as thedominant market center in the western U.S.

Las Vegas Market Center Expands Giftware Market

The transformation will take place in athree-phase approach wrapping up in early2015. “This is meant to be an evolution,not a revolution,” Belshaw said. The Gift+ Home Decor Market will widen thehorizons of the merchandise categoriesrepresented at the World Market Centerto include categories that are currentlyunderrepresented in the western U.S.,including tabletop, home textiles andgourmet kitchenware. Belshaw even expectsto attract some jewelry designers into the

BY LUCAS WITMAN

Home canning and preserving, cheese andice cream making, butchery, sausagemaking, organic gardening, cider pressingand cast iron cookery—these are all age-old techniques and activities home cookshave been employing for centuries. Today,for a variety of reasons, many arerediscovering these skills, finding freshjoy in canning homemade jams andpreserves, surviving a depressed economyby raising and butchering one’s ownpoultry and livestock and simply getting

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back to basics by preparing uncomplicated,classic dishes using the same essential toolsused by our ancestors.

“The three things people care about[today] are the economy, the environmentand what people eat,” said Glenda LehmanErvin, Vice President of Marketing forLehman’s, a unique retail store located inKidron, Ohio. “That’s exactly what peoplecared about 200 years ago.”

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Is that noise merely the rustling of paper or is it a kitchen hood in action?Faber, one of the leading manufacturersof kitchen hoods in the world, recentlydeveloped SIL-K ACT, an innovativetechnology designed to reduce noise levelsby 13 decibels compared to traditionalmodels of the same capacity. Originallyestablished in 1955 in Fabriano, Italy,Faber produced the new technology incollaboration with Silentium, a leadingIsraeli developer of silencing technologies.SIL-K ACT is the first device installed in a household appliance to adoptSilentium’s sophisticated Active NoiseReduction system. The result? The hoodmakes the sound of rustling paper. In aword: silence.

“The collaboration between Faber, a world leader in the production of extractorhoods, and Silentium, the leadinginnovator of active noise reductiontechnology, has led to SIL-K ACT, a

first-of-its-kind device to be installed in a household appliance, ensuring topperformance without compromising the hood’s extraction efficiency,” said Yossi Barath, Chief Executive Officer of Silentium.

“Active noise reduction has been the studyof R&D for many years now.” saidFrancesco Faginoli, Functional DesignManager at Faber. “The purpose is clearlyto apply this technology to hoods, thusovercoming the limitations of traditionalsystems. Within this context, thecollaboration with Silentium, a companyspecialized in this technology, has allowedus to pool the resources of our hood andactive noise reduction experts, thuscombining the necessary skills to design adevice that may be applied to variousproduct platforms—and not on everymodel, [but] on a one-to-one basis.”

An adaptation of noise reduction systems

Faber and Silentium Unveil SIL-K ACT Kitchen Hood Silencing Technology

created through the science of aeronautics,SIL-K ACT is a unique technology that actively transforms sound. Poweredby Silentium S-Cube™, SIL-K ACTregisters the noise at the source and creates an inverted waveform that cancels the original one, thus nullifyingthe sound. The system, placed within the body of the hood comprises a sensor microphone that picks up the soundand measures its frequency and amplitude,and a microchip that absorbs the noiseinput emitted by the noise source andtransforms it into output in antiphase, thuscanceling it.

The result is a considerable reduction innoise, equal to 13 decibels, and a changeto lower-frequency tones, making thesound perceived even less bothersome.Moreover, SIL-K ACT is especiallyeffective in reducing noise in the range of up to 2,000 Hz, the entire audible range of frequencies that are very annoying

and harmful to the human ear.

In short, SIL-K ACT actively reducesnoise pollution, without compromising theappliance’s extraction performance. TheSilentium technology also increases thehood’s energy efficiency. By removing thetypical passive sound insulation oftraditional systems, which can create averitable barrier, the performance of theappliance is improved in terms of powerand energy savings.

The new quality standards introduced bySIL-K ACT put an end to the era ofdeafening hoods, enabling all those wholove to enjoy every corner of their hometo the fullest extent to take back possessionof the kitchen. A drastic reduction in noisepollution promotes well-being in the roomwhere most Italians love to spend theirfree time in the most diverse ways:watching TV, listening to the radio,reading, studying, working andentertaining loved ones.

Easy to apply due to its compact size, thissilence inducing device has already beeninstalled in some of the most exclusivehoods of the Faber 2012 collection.

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Culinary icon, entrepreneur andphilanthropist, Cat Cora, was inducted intothe American Academy of Chefs® Hall ofFame on July 15, 2012 in Orlando, Fla. asthe 2012 Celebrated Chef.Cora is the first female chefto ever receive this recognitionby the American CulinaryFederation. This continuesCora’s reputation as agroundbreaking female—firstestablished by her role as IronChef—in the once maledominated world of cuisine.

Since 2007, the AAC hasnamed one Celebrated Chef annually for theircontributions to the culinaryworld, and this year, Cora’s dedication and passion for the profession garnered her this distinguished title. She shares this with an incredible list of past recipientsincluding Charlie Palmer, James Beard and Thomas Keller.

“I am honored and humbled to accept thisprestigious award and to join such anesteemed group of past honorees,” saidCora. “ACF members represent the highestachievements in culinary excellence andfor me to be chosen as the first femalechef to be inducted into the Culinary Hallof Fame is truly a highlight of my career.”

Making television history in 2005 as the

first and only female Iron Chef on FoodNetwork’s “Iron Chef America,” Cora hasbecome one of the most recognizablenames in the industry. Her achievements

and success continue to pavethe way for female chefsaround the world.

Cora is the co-host of Bravo’scompetition cooking show,“Around the World in 80Plates,” the owner of fourrestaurants, the author of twocookbooks and a contributingeditor to O, the OprahMagazine. Cora is also thecreator of Cat Cora by Starfrit,a line of eco-friendly cookwareand Cat Cora’s Kitchen by

Gaea, her own line of healthy productsthat embody the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Cora’s contributions go beyond thekitchen as the Founder and President ofChefs for Humanity, a charity that isdedicated to preventing hunger, reducingobesity and providing help to those inemergency conditions.

For interview or image requests pleasecontact Jackie Feldman at Fifteen Minuteson jackie@fifteenminutes.com. Forinformation about the American CulinaryFederation, the premier professionalorganization for culinarians in NorthAmerica, visit www.acfchefs.org.

Celebrity Chef Cat Cora Becomes First Female Inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame

Tosca Limited, a U.S.-based provider of reusable container pooling and logistics services to the food supply chain, announced that the company has acquired the reusable plastic container division of Georgia-Pacific, LLC (GP RPC). The acquisition expands the company’s portfolio ofproducts and services offered to customersin the produce, dairy, beverage and protein industries.

“The acquisition of GP RPC allows Toscato expand its available services to itscustomers, including food and beverageprocessors, produce growers, groceryretailers and foodservice operators,” saidJohn Frey, CEO of Tosca. “GP RPC’sexceptional team, customer focus andpremier products and services are an idealfit with Tosca’s existing platform. The goalis to maintain our position as a nimble,customer service-centric organization. Ourcombined companies are well-positionedand capitalized to take advantage of thesubstantial growth in demand for reusablecontainer pooling services.”

The GP RPC management team and allcurrent employees will join Tosca inconjunction with the transaction. All threeof GP RPC’s facilities located in Memphis,Tenn., Garland, Texas, and King City,Calif., will continue to operate as part ofthe Tosca organization.

“This union will benefit fresh producecompanies,” said Eric Frank, GeneralManager, who will continue to lead thecompany’s Atlanta-based produce division.“Tosca’s focus as a market leader for[Reusable Plastic Containers] in multipleindustries will bring best practices andaccelerate the momentum alreadyestablished by GP RPC in the freshproduce industry. Together our sharedvalues and like-minded practices set thestage for a successful future.”

Both Tosca and GP RPC have provenreputations in the industries they serve.The combined business will operate underthe Tosca brand and continue to placeemphasis on delivering high-qualityproducts and services to its customers.

Tosca Limited Acquires Georgia-Pacific RPC, LLC

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New Colors For KitchenaidStand Mixers

Allrecipes.com, a Reader’s DigestAssociation company and the world’snumber one digital food brand, recentlyannounced the acquisition of Food Wishes,the leading food channel on YouTubecreated by world renowned “Chef John”Mitzewich. The acquisition adds YouTube’slargest, most viewed collection of how-tofood videos to the worlds largest audienceof online cooks. The combination furtherestablishes Allrecipes as the most powerfulonline destination for home cooks.

Food Wishes joins Allrecipes’ collectionof award-winning video content, including“What’s Cooking,” an original web serieswhich was awarded seven 2011 TELLYawards, as well as a large collection ofrecipe videos, hundreds of how-to videosand more. Food Wishes’ content willremain on its YouTube channel, but nowit will also be brought to Allrecipes’ globalaudience of 20 million home cooks throughAllrecipes’ websites, various mobile appsand Allrecipes.tv, a video-focused websitelaunched in June 2010.

“This strategic partnership and investmentshows Allrecipes’ continued commitmentto owning the digital food video space by providing a growing collection oforiginal content that entertains, educates,inspires and connects home cooks,” saidLisa Sharples, President of Allrecipes.com.“We are thrilled to welcome Food Wishes and Chef John to the RDA familyof brands as we continue to aggressivelybuild our digital food presence acrossplatforms and viewing environments on a global basis.”

Allrecipes.com Acquires Food Wishes in Major Push to Dominate the Online Food Video Space

“Food Wishes grew from my love of food and desire to inspire home cooks and demystify cooking. I couldn’t be more excited to partner with a brand like Allrecipes that shares this mission,”said Chef John. “I’m honored to be part of a dynamic digital brand that ’scommitted to growth in the video space and the continued success of Food Wishes.”

Allrecipes, the world’s largest digital foodbrand, receives 535 million annual visits

from home cooks who discover and share food experiences through recipes,reviews, photos, profiles, and blog posts. For 14 years, the Seattle-based sitehas served as a dynamic, indispensableresource for cooks of all skill levels seekingeveryday and holiday meal solutions, pluspractical cooking information. Allrecipes’global, multiplatform brand providesinsights into the kitchens and cookingpassions of home cooks everywhere with 17 websites, 9 mobile apps, and 13 eBooks serving cooks in 23 countriesand 11 languages. Allrecipes is part ofLifestyle Communities @ RDA, a division of The Reader’s DigestAssociation, Inc. For additionalinformation regarding Allrecipes, pleasevisit www.allrecipes.com.

KitchenAid, the forerunner in bringing colorto kitchen appliances, has introduced sixnew colors to its lineup of Professional 600™Series stand mixers. These latest additionsto the KitchenAid color palette are CobaltBlue, Espresso, Gloss Cinnamon, GreenApple, Pink, Majestic Yellow and Tangerine.

“Beyond well-crafted products for thosewho love to cook, KitchenAid iscommitted to offering consumers new waysto accent their kitchens and express theirpersonalities,” says Beth Robinson, seniormanager of brand experience forKitchenAid. “It ’s amazing how evenrelatively small splashes of color canenliven a kitchen.”

The Professional 600 Series™ stand mixeris equipped with a high-performance,professional-level motor and a 6-quartpolished stainless steel bowl. The mixer includes a pouring shield, doughhook, flat beater and wire whip, and iscurrently available at a suggested retailprice of $569.99.

Since the introduction of its legendary standmixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949,KitchenAid has built on the legacy of theseicons to create a complete line of productsdesigned for cooks. Today, the KitchenAidbrand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen. For moreinformation, visit www.kitchenaid.com orjoin us at http://facebook.com/kitchenaidand http://twitter.com/kitchenaidusa.

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Laptops are out; tablets are in. Look arounda coffee shop or into the homes of mostAmericans and you’re likely to find a tablet.In fact, a new www.couponcabin.comsurvey reveals that 20 percent of U.S. adultsown and use a tablet computer such as aniPad, Kindle Fire or Xoom. Adults ages35 to 44 reported the highest instance oftablet ownership—at 29 percent. Thissurvey was conducted online within theUnited States by Harris Interactive onbehalf of CouponCabin from June 20, 2012to June 22, 2012, among 2,214 U.S. adultsages 18 and older.

Regardless of the age of tablet users, they’re spending a lot of time on their devices.When asked how much time

they spend on their tablets on a typical day,tablet owners said the following:• less than one hour—53 percent• one hour to less than two hours—47 percent

• two hours or more—16 percent

One of the more popular activities ontablet computers is shopping. Nearly one-third of tablet owners (32 percent)reported their favorite activity on theirdevice is online shopping. Indeed, 35percent of tablet owners have redeemed acoupon using their tablet. In addition,nearly 57 percent of tablet owners shopon their device while watching TV.

To help shoppers who use tablets save money

Nearly One-Third of Tablet Owners Report Shopping is Their Favorite Tablet Activity

quickly and easily, CouponCabin haslaunched a free, all-in-one coupon app forthe iPad that allows users to access couponsin every coupon category, including grocery.It is printable for in-store use and has andonline codes for hundreds of online retailers.In addition, users of the CouponCabin appwill find gas price comparisons,amazing deals on must-haveproducts, free samples andcoupons for local stores andrestaurants. This version is anupdate to CouponCabin’s popularsmartphone app.

“Tablets are such a popular devicefor shoppers, we wanted to makesure we were providing an optimal

shopping experience for those who want touse CouponCabin to save money,” said JackieWarrick, President and Chief Savings Officerat CouponCabin. “Our tablet app is a greatcomplement to our smartphone app that isalready in-market. In fact, our research showsthat 55 percent of those who own asmartphone and tablet would be more likelyto use a tablet to make a purchase. Now we can help those shoppers find the best deals as easily as possible no matter how they’re shopping.”

What are the hottest colors in kitchenranges right now? Would it surprise youto find out that according to BlueStar™,known for its chef-quality, high-performing residential ranges, Ruby Redis this year’s hottest color? Or that lightpink, ultramarine blue and even violet

purple have found a home in the kitchensof some of the most discriminating andprolific home chefs? BlueStar is in a uniqueposition to know: it is the onlymanufacturer of gas cooking appliances tooffer more than 190 different colors—aswell as made-to-order customizable colors.

Colors In Appliances Add Sizzle To Home KitchensAward-winning chef Marcus Samuelssonhas an infused copper BlueStar in his homekitchen, while acclaimed chef Jose Garcesfavors his own Cobalt Blue 36” BlueStarrange with a griddle. Color is making asplash in kitchens for people who not onlytake cooking seriously, but who want to

make a personal design statement in themost treasured and active area of the house.

“Design and function are becoming equallyimportant to the serious home chef. Oncecontent with the institutional look of aproduct that wore its workhorse qualitieson its sleeve, people are now relying onthe range as the focal point of the kitchen,which if you love to cook, it certainly is,”said Mike Trapp, president of PrizerPainter Stove Works, Inc., the maker ofBlueStar.

While refrigerators tend to be covered upwith wood panels, the range has becomethe last bastion of design in appliances.BlueStar’s unparalleled 190 color optionsmake this easy. People are discovering thatsmall bursts of color can make a kitchenpop, and there’s no more predominantaccent than a range, according to kitchendesigner Georgia Tanajewski, CKD, CAPS,owner of oneIIone Studio in Atlanta, Ga.

“Pops of color introduce flavor without afull scale commitment to a single, boldcolor. A colored range can workindependently as a ‘statement piece’ or asa subtle backdrop allowing cabinets to takecenter stage,” said Ms. Tanajewski. “Inaddition to ranges, people are introducingcolor accents by adding distinct hues insidekitchen cabinets or using an open shelfconcept to showcase decorative pieces.Another trend is an inclination towardmatte, rather than high-gloss finishes, justlike the BlueStar Jet Black range.”

BlueStar lets anyone unleash his innerdesigner with ranges, wall ovens and hoodsin a huge variety of colors to complementany kitchen decor. Each range is fullycustomizable with an almost infinitecombination of burner configurations,colors and sizes. An interactive websitetool, ‘Build Your Own BlueStar’, allowsconsumers to customize a new BlueStarrange—from the intensity of the burnersto the color of the knobs and the rangeitself—before buying.

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I write to you today from the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, where we have a windowto look at trends that influence our own industry as well as to enjoy some great hospitality for oursister publication, Restaurant Daily News. An outstanding feature of the show is the growth ofthe Expo Comida Latina, a marketplace for Mexican foodservice providers to connect with theAmerican restaurateurs who are feeding this nation’s growing appetite for Latin flavors.

The Hispanic population in the U.S. grew by 43 percent between 2000 and 2010, according tothe U.S. Census, and now exceeds 50 million, or more than 16.3 percent of the Americanpopulation. And, of course, you don’t have to be Hispanic to enjoy Latino food, so there’s lots ofexcitement on that end of the show floor.

Other than that, although there are a few new products on display, there’s not a lot of innovationto be seen here. The food service market just isn’t as inspired by Americans’ rediscovery of thejoys of nesting as we are. Understandable, since they’re the losers on that trend.

We are, however, inspired by one event here that has demonstrated once again how generousrestaurateurs and chefs so often are with their time and talents. This year at the WesternFoodservice & Hospitality Expo, the California Restaurant Association staged its inaugural“Culinary Clash,” a competitive cooking event benefiting the California Restaurant AssociationEducation Foundation, which will use the money raised by the event to provide scholarships foryoung aspiring chefs. The event was sponsored by Coca-Cola as the title sponsor, Silver SponsorEcolab, Bronze Sponsors Dexter and Cargil, Equipment Sponsors R. W. Smith, Sysco, and TheHabit Burger Grill. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Karl Strauss Brewing Company pouredbeverages for the guests, and Red Lobster, Aramark, Wahoo’s Fish Taco and BJ’s Restaurant andBrewhouse set up tasting tables to feed the crowd.

The competitors were cooking teams from Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Roy’s,Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Lawry’s Restaurants, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, the Daily Grill,Maria’s Italian Kitchen, YardHouse, the Cohn Restaurant Group and Real Mex Restaurants.Each sent a chef, a restaurant executive and a sous chef who came from the ranks of the ProStartclasses in Southern California. ProStart is a culinary education program for high school studentsthat’s sponsored by the National Restaurant Association and its affiliates. The teams had 45minutes to create an amuse bouche and an entree from a pantry of ingredients provided by Syscoplus whatever they might have brought along with them. Each dish had to include a Coca-Colaproduct, a challenge that appeared to cause no one any particular difficulty at all.

The dishes were judged by a panel that included Chef Betty Fraser, Master Chef FerdinandMetz, Caroline Olsen from Coca-Cola, and Michael Manning from Ecolab. Guests at the eventbought $5 voting coupons that they used to vote for their favorite teams. The event raised morethan $43,000 for the Foundation.

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Allow me to introduce myself. I was born and raised in Tucson, Ariz. and am a recent graduateof the University of Arizona. I enjoy drawing, writing, watching B-horror movies, sewing anddesigning costumes. Of course, I also love cooking (why else would I be here?). While I amincredibly new to the wonderful world of kitchenware, these past few months have become avaluable learning experience.

In this issue, we take a look at cutlery and cutting boards, which has caused kitchen knives tobecome my latest obsession. We had the pleasure of reviewing a Wüsthof bread knife for you onpage 10, along with some stylish utensils from Core Bamboo. We also have a lovely variety of saltand pepper mills in the Buyer’s Guide, with a little something for every design taste. One of mypersonal favorites is the salt and pepper shaker set shaped like rockets. Electric mills seem to beincreasingly popular these days as well. Then, the Giftware section shows us that the organictrend is not just for food. There’s also a lot of buzz in the Trade Show Buzz about the new plansfor the Las Vegas Market Center.

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8 ONE ON ONE

9 RETAILER PROFILE

10 PRODUCT REVIEWS

11 SPECIAL FEATURE CUTLERY/CUTTING BOARDS

23 BUYERS GUIDE SPICE STORAGE, MILLS & GRINDERS

26 GIFTWARE CANDLES/CANDLEHOLDERS

27 AD INDEX

27 UPCOMING EVENTS

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Q: The Jacob K.Javits ConventionCenter is report-edly the busiestconvention center inthe country; why is

that? What is it aboutJavits that brings in all that business?

A: Well, as much as I’d like to think the building is a factor in that statistic, Ithink it ’s the demographics and the trading opportunities that come with being in New York that drive the business here. Population, retail density,breadth of specialty stores in the tri- statearea are all significant ingredients. Throw in a dash of international visitors,add a taste of heavy decision makers, and decorate with New York’s signature attractions—theater, restaurants,museums—and you have a recipe for success!

Q: For first-time visitors, what

recommendations can you make about how to maximize their time at various shows?

A: Plan ahead, but prepare to be surprised.Show organizers have a wide and variedselection of electronic tools to help plan a visit to a trade show, and first timevisitors in particular can use them to map out their time to ensure they see whatthey know they need. However, it ’simportant to build into the itineraryenough time to window shop, and find thenew item they didn’t know about but,having seen it, know that their customerswill demand.

Q: For “seasoned veterans”, whatimprovements have been made since thelast show and how will they improve theoverall experience?

A: As far as Javits is concerned, we arenow over 80 percent complete in our building renovation, so they will

find a new green roof—over six acres ofit!—no leaks in that roof, new entrances,new glass facades—over 16,000 of them—and a new attitude. With theimpending completion of the renovation,the building is looking and working better than ever! And in 2014 we’ll have the opening of the No. 7 lineextension—a subway station right outsidethe door—so transportation will alsoimprove significantly.

Q: What is your strategic vision for theJacob K. Javits Convention Center? Whatlies ahead?

A: In the short term, a better customerexperience in a more friendly building. A customer facing strategy that deliversvalue and an attitude that “Yes—we canfind a way to help you do that”, whateverit may be.

Q: As the President and CEO of Javits,I’m sure you have the opportunity toreceive advance looks at many of the mostexciting products on the market beforethey’re available to the public. What ’scoming up that has you eager to buy and why?

A: Actually, I don’t. I don’t really see whatis new and exciting at a show until it ishere, on display, so I look forward towalking every show with a sense ofanticipation. I really get a kick out of newand innovative ideas and products, andtrade shows are still the place to discoverthe next big thing.

Q: Since our readers are kitchenwareretailers, what’s your favorite item in thekitchen and how do you use it?

A: My griddle and my pancake pen! Withtwo young boys I make a lot of pancakesand bacon and the griddle is great for that.The pancake pen lets me make theirfavorite dish in any number of ways—letters, numbers, signs—we even hadOlympic rings last weekend!

Q: Is there anything else you’d like to add?

A: I’d just like to say thanks for the opportunity to connect with yourreaders, and thanks to your readers for coming to the Javits Center. Weappreciate your business and hope theshows which you come to visit can makeyour business successful!

Alan SteelPresident and CEOJacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York

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Vinaroz[tel] 323.585.3090www.vinarozcookware.com

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In 1955, Lehman Ervin’s father JayLehman began Lehman’s as a smallhardware store primarily serving the localAmish population who lived withoutelectricity. Lehman’s commitment topreserving the ways of the past for futuregenerations led him over the past 57 yearsto transform the original one roomhardware store into a 45,000 sq. ft. lowtech superstore. Today, the Lehman’s retailspace exists as a complex of buildingscontaining everything from hardware tokitchenware and from gardening equipmentto toys, thousands of nostalgic, mostly non-electric products, all completely functional.

Lehman Ervin describes her father’screation as an “old time general store,”selling “thousands of products you thoughtweren’t made anymore.” Lehman’s isdesigned less as a retail space and more asa shopping experience. “It’s a big store. It’smerchandised very uniquely, and that’s byintention,” said Lehman Ervin. “We wantto make it worth the customer’s while.”

When shopping for kitchenware atLehman’s, customers will find productsthat focus on the entire lifecycle of food:from growing to harvesting and preparingto preserving. No longer serving only anAmish clientele, Lehman’s today serves alarger customer base, selling products thatmimic what the Amish use: well-crafted,timeless and essential kitchen necessities.In fact, today the Amish make up asignificant portion of Lehman’s vendors.

For many, Lehman’s has become somewhatof a destination shopping experience,drawing visitors from throughout Ohioand beyond. This is partly due to the store’sidyllic locale. “We’re very fortunate to drawpeople from all over the country. We’resurrounded by beautiful Amish country …It’s positive. It’s wholesome. It’s beautiful,”said Lehman Ervin. In fact, just a shortdrive from Lehman’s are the tourist townsof Berlin and Sugarcreek, drawingthousands of visitors annually to theirAmish-themed shops, restaurants and fleamarkets. For many, a visit to Lehman’s isa key part of a larger Amish countryvacation or day trip.

However, its location is not the only thing

drawing visitors toLehman’s. “Much of whatwe sell depends on thecustomer and where they’recoming from,” saidLehman Ervin. Today,Lehman’s attracts a diversecustomer base, includinglocals and tourists, but alsofoodies, environmentalists,homesteaders, missionaries,hunters, those who live inremote locales, Peace Corpsvolunteers and members ofDoctors Without Borders.Lehman’s retail store, as well as its catalogsand website have become staples for manywho are opting for a simpler lifestyle, eitherby choice or necessity. Hollywood setdesigners even reach out to Lehman’s when looking for set pieces for pre-Civil War era films.

Lehman’s also offers a number of specialevents to attract customers interested inexploring and learning more about historicliving. The store has something foreveryone, including classes anddemonstrations, as well as seasonal festivalsand celebrations, fun events for the whole

family. Perhaps the biggest draw ofLehman’s, however, concerns the qualityof the products the store offers. Lehman’sfocuses on selling only the highest quality,most durable and reliable pieces on themarket today. Selling American-madeitems whenever possible, the shelves atLehman’s are stocked with timeless goods that are in turn destined to standthe test of time.

For more information on Lehman’s, toshop online for high quality nostalgicwares, or to subscribe to the company’scatalog, visit www.lehmans.com.

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Product ReviewPRODUCT REVIEW10

BY LUCAS WITMAN

When choosing cooking utensils for yourkitchen, there are a number of things to consider. First, you want somethingfunctional that helps get the cooking job done right. However, you also wantsomething that looks good and fits intoyour personal style. You want somethingthat is easy to use, simplifying potentiallydifficult kitchen tasks. And you wantsomething that is durable and will standthe test of time. Core Bamboo ComfortStalk Bamboo Utensils respond to each ofthese considerations. And, for the mostpart, they are a success.

Core Bamboo is well known for its largeportfolio of bamboo-made products,including bowls, serving trays, rolling pins,cutting boards, utensils, decorative piecesand more. Their latest introduction to thekitchenwares marketplace, Comfort StalkBamboo Utensils are marked by the brand’stypical high quality and stylish flair. Fivedifferent Comfort Stalk pieces are

available, including a spoon,pointed spoon, slotted spoon,spatula and slotted spatula.

An afternoon set aside formaking jam seemed a perfectopportunity for testing out thenew Core Bamboo utensils, andthey certainly helped in theprocess. Each piece has a specially designedgrooved silicon handle. The handle serveda dual purpose in my jam making, enablingme to keep a firm grip on the utensil duringthe constant stirring and staying cool to thetouch while I attempted to bring the fruitand sugar up to a necessary temperature. Inaddition, the size and shape of the toolsperfectly fit into the corners of the pot.

Perhaps most people who are attracted tothe Core Bamboo Comfort Stalk line,however, are likely to be first drawn in bythe products’ design. Bright coloredhandles in magenta, lime, teal, mandarinorange and banana yellow compliment the

Core Bamboo Comfort Stalk Bamboo Utensils

sleek, stained bamboo. These tools are sureto brighten up any kitchen.

My one hesitation regarding these piecesconcerns their durability. Even justscraping the hardened jam off the bottomof the pot at the end of the day, I couldsee a little wear on the bamboo. Inaccomplishing most kitchen tasks, thesetools are likely to hold up just fine.However, when doing things that requirea certain degree of muscle, one might want

to opt for plastic or metal utensils that areless likely to scratch and wear down.

Still, the environmental benefits of bamboolargely outweigh the minor negativesassociated with wooden utensils. Unlikeother woods, bamboo is a relatively quicklyrenewable resource. Bamboo can actuallybe harvested just four years after planting.In addition, very little is wasted duringthe bamboo harvesting process, with CoreBamboo using all parts of the bamboostalk and even repurposing the sawdustgathered during the cutting process.

At a manufacturer’s suggested retail priceof $15 per piece, Core Bamboo ComfortStalk Utensils might not be the first choicefor a utilitarian home cook who has usedthe same faded wooden spoon and slottedspatula for the past decade. However, thatis what makes this the perfect luxurykitchen gift, spoiling your loved ones withboth functionality and style, when theymight previously have only chosen theformer for themselves.

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Wüsthof Classic 9" Double-Serrated Bread Knife

BY LUCAS WITMAN

“What could be special about a breadknife?” a somewhat less cuisine-inspiredcolleague asked as the offices foodiesgathered around Wüsthof ’s new 9" doubleserrated bread knife, debating which of uswould be given the first opportunity totake it home and experiment with it. “Ifyou ever actually used a really good breadknife, you would understand,” I explained.

Certainly not the most outwardly excitingkitchen staple and perhaps not even theflashiest resident of most home cooks’ knifeblocks, a good bread knife is the differencebetween mashed, uneven bread tearingsand perfectly sliced, fluffy even slices, idealfor dainty tea sandwiches or hearty crostini.The Wüsthof 9" double serrated breadknife certainly falls into this category.

The genius of Wüsthof ’s design is theknife’s double serration. The blade actuallyhas two levels of sharp serrations, a primaryrecessed one and a more prominent overlay.The result is twofold. First, the knife slicesthrough bread with ease, never mashingeven softer breads in the way a duller singleserrated knife might. In addition, andperhaps even more importantly, the doubleserration actually keeps the bread knifecontinuously sharpened, loaf after loaf.Because the recessed serrations never makecontact with the cutting board surface, itkeeps the knife from dulling over time.Even for those who are less likely to

become enthused over kitchen cutlery, itis difficult not to be immediately impressedwith the Wüsthof classic 9" double serratedbread knife, if only for its sleek, stylishdesign and heavy, substantial feel. Holdingthe weighty knife in your hand, you sensethe inherent power in the kitchen utensil.Yet, as you begin using it, you are remindedhow precise and delicate it actually is.

The double serrated knife actually has anumber of potential uses even beyondslicing bread. With tomato season in fullswing, it was impossible for me not toexperiment in throwing together a batchof salsa. The knife slices through tomatoeswith perfect ease, providing the cleanest,most precise cuts possible. The knife couldalso be a boon to anyone slicing toughskinned melons, autumn pumpkins ornotoriously hard butternut squash. Try itout when chopping up a bar of chocolatethat needs to be broken up into smallerpieces. The lengthv of the knife could alsocome in handy when one needs to slice acake into smaller layers.

The one significant drawback of theWüsthof classic 9" double serrated breadknife is the price. At a manufacturer’ssuggested retail price of $109.99, there arecertainly less expensive bread knivesavailable. However, if you are looking fora truly high quality piece of kitchenequipment with a long life ahead of it, thisis an ideal product.

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CHEF’SCHOICE MANUAL SHARPENERChef’sChoice® ProntoPro™ Model4643 is the fastest manual sharpeneravailable for sharpening both 15 degree and 20 degree knifeedges. This highly-styled, top of theline, three stage manual sharpenerapplies both 15 degree edges forAsian style knives and 20 degreeedges for European/American styleknives. Using precise angle guides,100 percent diamond abrasivewheels and the Chef’sChoicecritically acclaimed Criss-Cross™sharpening technology, it provides asuper sharp, double bevel, arch-shaped edge with lots of “bite” togrip and cut food effortlessly. Thediamond abrasive wheels sharpensimultaneously “into” and “out-of” theedge for a superior burr-free edge. Aseparate honing stage polishes theedge for superior performance. TheProntoPro™ sharpens all quality knivesincluding straight edge householdand kitchen knives, Santoku, sportsand pocket knives, as well as serratedknives. Chef’sChoice is engineeredand assembled in the U.S.A.

EdgeCraft[tel] 800.342.3255www.chefschoice.com

BENDY! CUTTING BOARDLindén Sweden’s Bendy! cutting boardis the thicker, flexible cutting board byDaloplast of Sweden. Bendy! is a handyand versatile flexible cutting board thatmakes food prep extra efficient andeasy. As opposed to wood, Bendy! willnot dull your knives and is easy to clean.Designed to be used flat on thecounter, it will bend to transfer cuttingsinto the desired container. It is 2 mmthick and will withstand years of use.The thick, quality Bendy! is producedin Sweden of polythene that is foodsafe and BPA-free and will not absorbjuices. Bendy! comes in a pack of twoin these popular colors: white, black,yellow, blue, lime, pink, orange, sage,purple, red, apple green and light blue.Bendy! is thin and will stand on its sidemaking storage easy. It measures 11.5" x 14.5" and is now available withnew packaging for quicker sell through.

Lindén Sweden, Inc.[tel] 952.465.0052www.lindensweden.com

TOP CHEF KNIFE ITEMSMaster Cutlery is pleased to announcethe extension of the Top Chef productline up to 12 SKUs. The new itemsinclude a 5-piece BBQ set with storagecase, 5-piece Santoku block set, 4-piece steak knife set with gift/storagebox, 2-piece carving set, a full 15-pieceblock set and new open stock itemsthat include a 7" Chopper Cleaver a5" Utility Knife and a 4-piece steak knifeopen stock set. All have the originalTop Chef Ice Tempered blades forbetter edge retention and sharpness.Suggested Retail Price:$199.99 (15-piece full set)

Master Cutlery[tel] 888.271.7229www.mastercutlery.com

KUHN RIKON PINEAPPLE KNIFE COLORIKuhn Rikon presents the colorful, stylishand fun Pineapple Knife Colori. In thetradition of Kuhn Rikon’s specialtyknives, this durable 8" knife makespreparing pineapple quick and easy.Its sturdy, serrated nonstick Japanesecarbon steel blade slices pineappleseasily and features a pineapple cutoutdesign that helps prevent sticking. Thegreen plastic handle is ergonomicallydesigned for either left- or right-handed use, and provides maximumcomfort and leverage. This versatileknife can also cut through cakes andlarge desserts, breads and vegetables.The serrated edge stays sharper longerand includes a safety sheath toprotect the knife during storage andtransport. The Pineapple Knife andprotective sheath are both dishwashersafe for easy cleanup.Suggested Retail Price: $25

Kuhn Rikonwww.kuhnrikon.com

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WATERMELON CUTTING & SERVING BOARDDexas enhances the watermelonexperience with its new WatermelonCutting & Serving Board. Dexas wasfirst to introduce fruit and vegetable-shaped, translucent cutting boardswith raised, non-slip edges, adding acreative touch to healthier eating athome. The over-molded TPE edge ofthis colorful propylene board performstwo functions. The edge holds thecutting board firmly and safely inplace on the counter. It also acts asa barrier, keeping juice and seeds onthe board. The propylene surface issafe for all foods, although it is hardto resist pairing the watermelon boardwith fresh, healthy watermelon.Watermelon leads all bright red fruitsin overall nutritional value—particularlylycopene content as it contains up to40 percent more lycopene thantomatoes—and is a powerfulantioxidant that has been shown toprevent cardiovascular disease andsome forms of cancer. The DexasWatermelon Cutting & Serving Boardis available in two sizes: 17.5" x 12" and14" x 10". The watermelon boards areBPA-free, dishwasher-safe and won’twarp, crack or peel.

Dexas International[tel] 800.527.5197www.dexas.com

BON APPÉTIT CUTTING BOARDLooking for the perfect gift for the chefin your life? Look no further! New toEpic Products Chef’s Collection is thisfabulous Bon Appétit Cutting Board set,complete with natural wood board withburned graphics, 3-ply (20 count) BonAppétit napkins and metal cheesespreader. This gift is sure to please thecook in the kitchen! Bon Appétit!

Epic Products, Inc.[tel] 800.548.9791www.epicproductsinc.com

VICTORINOX CHEESE KNIFE SETRaise the art of entertaining with thisset of three cheese knives. Designedto accommodate all varieties of hardand soft cheeses or spreads, this setmakes a distinctive addition to anykitchen collection, as well as awelcome hostess gift. The new setincludes a parmesan knife suitablefor a variety of semi-hard cheeseswith a fork tip that allows for pickingup and serving thin slices of cheesealongside olives, crackers or fruit. Alsoincluded is a perforated knife withspecially designed holes that preventsemi-hard cheese varieties fromsticking to its blade. The third knifehas a wide blade that makes quickwork of soft cheeses. Since the 19th century, cutlery by Victorinox Swiss Army has been the first choiceof professionals and consistentlyreceives high accolades in industryproduct testing. This cheese knife setis the latest innovation in cutlery fromthe brand that was made famous bythe “Original Swiss Army Knife.”

Victorinox Swiss Army[tel] 800.442.2706www.swissarmy.com

OLIVA ELITÉ 8" STEALTH CHEFS KNIFEMessermeister’s Oliva Elité knife lineboasts an exquisite, natural Italian olivewood handle. The beautiful, golden-brown handle provides a secure,ergonomic grip with unsurpassedbalance. The blade, bolster and tangare all one piece, hot-drop forged froma single billet of the finest German steelalloy. By handcrafting Oliva Elité knivesone at a time, Messermeister continuesto employ the same techniques thathave been the hallmark of fineGerman-made cutlery for hundreds ofyears. Oliva Elité knives are heirloomquality and are simply the best, originalforged German knife.Suggested Retail Price: $187

Messermeister, Inc.[tel] 800.426.5134www.messermeister.com

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LAGUNA SUNRISE CRUSHED BAMBOO COLLECTIONThe Laguna Sunrise Crushed BambooCollection of cutting boards andkitchen utensils are accented withcrushed bamboo—a by-productincurred during the manufacture ofother Island Bamboo™ products. Thecutting boards feature gravy groovesto keep juices from flowing ontosurrounding surfaces and artfullycrafted crushed bamboo handles withholes for drying and storage. They aredouble-sided, naturally anti-microbialand provide a smooth, hard surfacefor cutting, chopping, dicing andmincing that is safe for premium qualitychef’s knives. They are available in sizes:12" x 8" x 5/8" utility, 15" x 11" x 5/8"cutting and 19" x 13" x 5/8" carving. The six complementary utensils have13" stay cool handles and include aspatula, scraper, spoon, slotted spoon,corner spoon and spaghetti spoon. Theentire collection may be used with hotor cold foods, rinses clear of residueand odors and with proper care willlast for many years. Visit the website tolearn more about “Trees for Shade”,Island Bamboo’s approach tosustainability, and three simple steps tobring bamboo back to life withBamboo Renew, a food safe naturalformula of mineral oil, carnauba waxand beeswax made to protectbamboo surfaces against stains andcracking. Island Bamboo has the largestselection of eco-friendly bambookitchenware.Suggested Retail Price: $19.99–49.99

Island Bamboo[tel] 949.492.9921www.islandbamboo.com

FISSLER PERFECTIONFissler Perfection blends the tradition ofhigh-quality German craftsmanship withergonomic innovation, making foodpreparation something to look forwardto. With Fissler Perfection, precision Ger-man steel is used to create razor-sharpedges ranging from 15 to 18 degreesdepending upon the blade’s purpose.This results in cleaner cuts and undam-aged, better-tasting food. Corrosion re-sistant elements such as chromium andvanadium increase the durability of theblades, while Molybdenum increases thehardness, keeping these knives at a su-per-tough 58 on the Rockwell scale. Theline includes both European and Asian-inspired blade shapes for a wide variety

of cutting needs. Durable fiberglass andplastic handles curve softly into thepalm, lending comfort and control tothe cutting process and ensuring a firm,safe grasp. The bolster’s seamless transi-tion into a full-tang handle prevents de-posits of food and liquids, keeping clean-ing easy. The tang’s 90 degree rotationthrough the handle makes these kniveseye-catching, while the balance of theknives significantly reduces wrist fatiguewhen prepping for extended time peri-ods. This is the knife line both perform-ance and style-conscious cooks love.

Fissler USA[tel] 888.347.7537www.fisslerusa.com

NOGENT EXPERT RANGE CHEF’S KNIFEWith 90 years of experience andtradition behind it, iconic Frenchcutlery maker Nogent debuts achef’s knife to its Expert Range thatincludes the company’s microserrationtechnology—the Affidenté cutting finishthat never needs sharpening. Made ofmolybdenum stainless steel withRockwell hardness rating of 57. Suggested Retail Price: $60

Nogentwww.nogent3etoiles.com

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ROBERT WELCH SIGNATURE KNIVESRobert Welch Designs, the UK-basedhousewares firm, introduced itsaward-winning Signature line of 19knives to U.S. retailers earlier this yearand has added seven more knivesthat will be available this month. Thecompany worked with professionalchefs to develop the line, whichfeatures ergonomic comfort andoptimum cutting action. Each knifehas been individually constructed forits specific task in food preparationand the handles and blades are setat the best angle to minimize fatigue.Performance-tested and found to bein the top one percent of all knivestested for initial sharpness and edgeretention, the Signature line featuresJapanese-inspired World EdgeGeometry blade design, combinedwith tough, fully-forged German DIN1.4116 stainless steel hardened toRockwell 55-56. The knives feature afull tang and the handles are madefrom Dupont™ material moldedprecisely onto the full tang. Robotictechnology ensures that each handlematches perfectly and all joints andsurfaces are carefully finished toprevent trapped food particles. Theknives are designed in-house by PaulDeBretton Gordon and Rupert Welch.Suggested Retail Price: $35–70

Robert Welch Designs[tel] 312.674.4587www.robertwelch.com

PREP & SLICE CUTTING BOARD/ UTILITY TRAY COMBOThe Prodyne Prep & Slice CuttingBoard/Utility Tray Combo is perfect forboth barbecue and everyday kitchenuse. This multi-use food prep-and-carrysystem features a reversible cuttingboard which nests atop an easy tocarry utility tray. Use the bottom tray toseason or marinate steaks, chops,seafood, chicken and more. Use thetop cutting board to slice and dicemeat, seafood and veggies, or shapeand season burgers. Then easily carryyour seasoned feast right to your grill.After cooking, place food on thecutting board—flipped clean side up—or in the tray. Slice meat as desired onthe cutting board as juices drip throughopen slots around the edges and intothe bottom tray, keeping countertopsclean. The Prep & Slice system can beused for all everyday cutting boardtasks with no countertop mess. Use oneside for meat and the other for veggies.Peel, cut and chop fruit or veggies whilepushing unwanted peelings out of theway through open slots at each end. Itcan also be used to carve and sliceholiday turkey, ham, roasts and more.Made of high density polypropylene,the board and tray are dishwasher safe.Suggested Retail Price: $29

Prodyne[tel] 800.822.4776www.prodyne.com

FLIP CUTTING BOARDSThese thick edge grain boards takecare of all your food prep needs. Thereversible cutting boards are availablein maple or walnut, with a uniquedesign that allows users to designateone side for meats and one side forvegetables. A solid board that will notslip or twist allows you to cut and prepwith ease. The finish is supple-smoothand topped with a mixture of naturalbeeswax and mineral oil.

OnOurTable[email] mail@onourtable.cawww.onourtable.ca

BISBELL MAGMATESThe new Bisbell Magmates line of bladeguards and knife racks, designed in theU.K., is now available in North Americathrough Fissler. The Magmates, whichcome in bold colors, keep knifes handyyet safe.

Bisbellwww.bisbellmagnets.com

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CALPHALON PRECISION SERIESEngineered to exacting standards,Calphalon Precision Series Cutleryblades are honed for optimal edgeretention and deliver exceptionalperformance when chopping, slicing,mincing and more. These knives areforged from high carbon, no-stainGerman steel and feature a unique,bar-riveted handle and full tang forbetter balance and strength. The knivesare also conveniently labeled on theend of the handle for easy identificationwhen stored. The knives will be availableOctober 2012, individually and in sets. Suggested Retail Price: $34.99-44.99 Individual; $249.99 Set

Calphalon www.calphalon.com

HOWARD BUTCHER BLOCK CONDITIONERWooden cutting boards,butcher blocks andcountertops aremaking quite acomeback so offeryour customers whatthey need to helppreserve and protectthese special woodensurfaces. Use of anyvegetable or cookingoils to treat or finish acutting surface willreek with a rancid,spoiled oil odor aftertime. Conversely, Howard Butcher BlockConditioner is a blend of natural waxesand food-grade mineral oil. Thepenetrating quality of the oil along withthe water-resistant traits of beeswax andcarnauba wax rejuvenates the woodand prevents drying and cracking. Thewaxes help repair knife marks andprotect the wood by keeping the mineraloil in and the moisture out. HowardButcher Block Conditioner offers a highquality option in a clean, upscalepackage—the perfect fit for any retailerselling kitchenware items. It is ideal foreveryone from the gourmet chef whoowns expensive butcher blocks to thehealth-conscious mom with her bamboocutting board. Howard Butcher BlockConditioner comes packed with six 12oz. bottles to a case.Suggested Retail Price: $8.99 per bottle

Howard Products, Inc.[tel] 800.266.9545www.howardproducts.com

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CLASSIC 4½" S-11 UTILITY KNIFEThe Classic 4½" S-11 Utility Knife featuresa precision-forged, full tang bladethat combines an extraordinarilysharp straight edge with micro-serration near the heel of the blade.This innovative knife can tackle amyriad of food prep tasks that callfor the use of both a straight edgeand serrated blade. The knife’s micro-serration, which is positioned near the bolster of the blade, features 11 extraordinarily sharp “teeth” that effortlessly cut through rough-surfaced and tough-skinned fruits andvegetables, such as grapefruits andtomatoes. Complementing the knife’smicro-serration is a traditional straightedge blade, which is ideally suitedto thinly slice both soft and hardfoods, such as mozzarella and

sausages. This unique knife will savetime in the kitchen, as you will findthis one tool performs several cuttingtasks in one clean pull of the blade.A high-performance, all-purpose knifefor prepping small and medium size ingredients, the new Classic 4½" S-11 Utility Knife quickly andeffortlessly peels, cuts and slices citrusfruits, onions, shallots, ginger, garlic,deli meats, cheeses, sandwiches, etc.Since 1814, Wüsthof has set thestandard for designing andmanufacturing precision-forged knives.The family business is in its seventhgeneration of ownership—under themanagement of Harald Wüsthof.

Wüsthof[tel] 203.852.8000www.wusthof.com

HAMPTON FORGE KENDO COLORS CUTLERY CENTERHampton Forge, a leader ininnovative flatware, cutlery, barwareand kitchen solutions, debuts theHampton Forge Kendo Colors®

11-piece Cutlery Center with freshlydesigned color coordinated cuttingboards and long-lasting high carbonstainless steel knives engineered tosave space and prevent cross-contamination. The high-carbon,resin-coated stainless steel kniveshave engraved logos on the end toproperly identify their purpose: Chef,Bread, Slicer, Paring, Bird’s Beak andUtility. The four colored cutting boardssystematically match the knives whilethe bamboo and acrylic cuttingblock completes the set, creating anall-in-one cutlery center. The high-carbon stainless blades offer the bestof carbon and stainless for durability.The non-slip handle offers an addedmeasure of safety while handlingthese ultra sharp kitchen tools.

Hampton Forge[tel] 212.684.3930www.hamptonforge.com

LAGUNA CUTLERY CERAMIC KNIVESLaguna Cutlery, a brand of Market ofAmerica, introduces ceramic knivesthat offer a new food-cuttingexperience. The non-metallic ceramicblade material will not transfer foododor, tarnish or rust; it maintains thefreshness of food. The razor-sharpceramic blade makes the paper-thinslicing job easy, the soft grip designedhandle is wellbalanced in the hand;and the blade stays sharper muchlonger than a normal steel blade.Laguna offers a variety of styles,selection and color assortment from 3" blades to 8" blades.Suggested Retail Price:$95.99 (3-piece set)

Laguna Cutlery[tel] 949.305.8686www.lagunacutlery.com

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SILICONE NON SLIP CUTTING BOARDSFusing the many benefits of food safesilicone with our top quality bambooboards, Core Bamboo is proud tointroduce the Non Slip Cutting BoardCollection. This collection includescutting boards with silicone corner grips,as well as over the sink cutting boardswith silicone strainers and corner grips.The silicone grips hold the Corner GripCutting Boards tight to the counterwhile you slice and dice away, whilethe Over the Sink Cutting Boards aredesigned to allow you to prep fooddirectly above your sink, to eliminatemess and make prep work a breeze.You will fall in love with this modernupdate to the classic cutting board assoon as you try one of these greatsilicone and bamboo creations. Thesecutting boards combine all of the greatthings people already love aboutbamboo with the convenience of food-safe silicone, to create products thatare nothing short of perfection.

Core Bamboo[tel] 646.845.6000 www.corebamboo.com

SHUN PREMIER SETSShun Cutlery expands is Premiercollection of hammered knives with an9-piece block set, a 2-piece carvingset, a 3-piece starter set and a 4-piecesteak knife set. The Premier knives drawon the handcrafting techniques ofancient Japan. Each blade is made ofVG10 “super” steel and is clad with 16layers of high-carbon stainless steelDamascus on both sides of the bladethus creating a 33-layered knife. Theblades are beveled for lateral stabilityand precision, resulting in a thin, sharpedge. The hammered finish acts as aseries of hollow-ground cavities,reducing drag and preventing foodsfrom sticking to the blade. The handlesare made of walnut PakkaWood andare designed to nestle comfortably inthe hand.

KAI Corp.[tel] 800.325.2891www.shuncutlery.com

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JEWELSTIK DIAMOND KNIFE SHARPENERThe metal on the edge of all kniveseventually dulls, breaks off or wearsdown. Most knife sets are sold with abutcher steel, but although a necessarytool, a butcher steel will never sharpena knife and provide a new edge foryou to work with. A butcher steel willmaintain the edge of a knife, but neversharpen it. Of course you can send your cutlery out to be professionallysharpened, but that process isexpensive and time consuming. This iswhere Hewlett Manufacturing JewelStik1-2-3 Diamond Knife Sharpener comes to the rescue. It will save youtime and money and you can do ityourself. Hewlett Manufacturing hasdone the research to provide theperfect diamond surface to removemetal from the edge of your knife and create a new edge in just a fewstrokes. The entire product line is madein the U.S.A. and offers a variety oflengths 5", 10" and 12". Hewlett alsobacks up their product line with alifetime guarantee. Suggested Retail Price: $13.50-59.95

Hewlett Manufacturing[tel] 814.683.4762 www.jewelstik.com

PRODIGY SERIES BY ERGO CHEFThe new Prodigy knife line features a90 durometer seamless TPR handle forsure grip and ergonomic design fornatural comfort. The high carbon,stainless steel blades are precisionground to 18 degrees for effortlessslicing. They are also heat treated forlong edge life at 55–57RC to handleany foodservice prep work. Thepatented handle design on the Chef,Santoku and bread knives reduce strainand tension on the hand, wrist andforearm for more efficient cutting. Allthe knives have hollow ground ovals inthe blades for less stick on foods, withthe exception of the bread knife, andare all NSF approved. The Prodigy Seriesincludes a 4" paring, 6" boning, 8"bread, 7" Santoku and 8" chef.Suggested Retail Price: $9.99-24.99

Ergo Chef LLC.www.ergochef.com

CERAMIC PARING KNIVES AND CUTTING BOARDSMastrad, the French companyspecializing in unique kitchen tools andaccessories, now offers a beautiful lineof award-winning ceramic paringknives in 3" and 4" and a 6" chef knife,along with new hygienic cuttingboards. From the professional chef tothe home cook, Mastrad’s ceramicknives and cutting boards are easy touse and boldly attractive. The kniveshave a non-slip, ergonomic handleand zirconium ceramic blade, whichdoes not rust or discolor food. Theknives also contain a patented,foldable handle to protect the bladeand safely store and carry the knife.Stronger and lighter than hardenedsteel, these knives offer the perfectblend of style, function, quality andaffordability. Mastrad’s new vibrantcutting boards provide four differentdesigns and colors for meat (red), fish(purple), chicken (orange) andvegetables (green). Containing a verydurable and non-slip surface that isresistant to all types of knife blades,the cutting boards are ideal forchopping and preparing food easilyand conveniently. With a hygienic andultra-thin surface, these boards occupyminimal counter space and are easyto wipe clean while also beingdishwasher safe.

Mastrad Inc.[tel] 800.358.0608www.mastrad.us

TRIBEST’S NEW CHOISONS V-SLICERTribest’s new Choisons V-Slicer isdesigned to offer superiorconvenience and safety, while stillproviding consistent and swift slicing.It allows users to process largeamounts of produce in half the timeit would take with a knife. Featuringan upright and standing position, theV-Slicer is an efficient and easy-to-use mandoline that creates evenslices of adjustable thickness. TheJapanese design and forged stainlesssteel blade mirrors the sharpness of aSantoku knife, while the V shape ofthe blade helps to center and cutthrough a variety of fruits andvegetables with a straighter cut thana standard blade. Two protectionfeatures include the Chute Box FingerGuard, which helps perfectly positionfor even cuts and provides superiorprotection to prevent fingers fromgetting anywhere near the blade,and the large pusher that protectsfingers during use and provides equalpressure distribution. At the sametime, holes at the back of the bladeshelp prevent suction and keep theproduce in motion for a smooth pushand pull action, slicing produce safely and efficiently. The removable blade provides convenient cleaning,sharpening and replacement, makingthe V-Slicer, with all its specialfeatures, a vital tool in your kitchen.

Tribest Corporation[tel] 714.879.7150www.tribest.com

TALISMAN DESIGNS GET REAL™ BEECHWOOD CHEESEBOARDSTalisman Designs has announced the addition of a new line of Get Real™ Beechwood Cheeseboards tocomplement its very successful line ofBeechwood Utensils and Spreaders.These cheeseboards add wittiness andfun to any occasion. Use one side fordaily slicing and dicing and the otherside to serve at parties or familygatherings. These cheeseboards are aperfect gift and come in eight differentstyles and four different sizes. TheNature theme features the naturalbeauty of nature: singing birds, wide-eyed owls, delicate tree branches andblooming flowers. They are 100 percentsolid Beechwood manufactured froma responsibly managed forest inEurope. Each design is laser-etchedinto the wood and will never fade. Likeany other wood product, handwashing is preferred and you may re-oil as necessary. Once the life of theproduct is over, because this is realwood, simply toss it into the fireplace.

Talisman Designs[tel] 952.681.2866www.talismandesigns.com

ONEIDA CHOP & SLIDE CUTTING BOARDSRobinson Home Products introducesunder its Oneida gadget line theChop & Slide Cutting Boards in threesizes: 12", 16", and 20". The 16" and20" boards are dual purpose, with afull border groove on one side tocatch juices, while the reverse sidefeatures a concave well and funnelfor cleanly and efficiently slidingchopped items into pots or bowls. Theboards are crafted from high-densitypolypropylene with a colorful TPRnon-slip exterior ring. They aredishwasher safe.Suggested Retail Price: $9.99, $14.99and $24.99

Robinson Home Productswww.robinsonus.com

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display with items from within thatdepartment and relevant items from otherdepartments. By cross-merchandising hisdisplays, he drives traffic to other parts ofthe store that people might not havethought to visit initially. He also stockshis displays with gift sets, some puttogether in-house using products fromdifferent vendors and some that comestraight from the vendor, like sets fromWüsthof or Le Creuset. Wiedemer alsohas a display of goods that are specificallyholiday themed, containing hostess giftsand various tabletop accessories.

On the other hand, Laura Havlek, ownerof Sign of the Bear Kitchenware ofSonoma, Calif., does not focus so muchon holiday-specific goods in her displays.She puts the spotlight on items that aregeared toward holiday entertaining. Herholiday displays offer many options forroasters and dinnerware, as well as itemsthat she believes are going to be big forthe season. “Color is still really big inentertaining,” says Havlek. Cookware by

Le Creuset is a big seller in this category.

Havlek offers a large variety of big-ticketitems like cookware, but also many smallitems like gourmet sea-salts, which makeperfect upsells and stocking stuffers forfoodies. Freshness is also something thatshe believes to be important for herdisplays, which she re-arranges regularly.“Every holiday should be different,”Havlek says, “as should the shoppingexperience.” By changing out her displayson a regular basis, she is able to offer afresh shopping experience to customers.

Providing a good shopping experience isjust as important to your store as a gooddisplay. Havlek uses her displays as wellas lighting and signs to set a pleasantmood, while giving a hands-on customerservice experience. “I want this to be astore for every cook,” says Havlek, whomakes sure her holiday stock is abundantenough to fill that need.

Wiedemer offers many extras to enhancethe shopping experience, such as free gift-wrapping, brewing fresh coffee,demonstrations, knife sharpening andoffering special orders for all of the brands

his store carries. “If you are looking for aspecific knife that we don’t have in the store,we can order it for you,” he says, “it’s notas easy to do that at a big box store.” Byoffering extras that a customer may not beable to get anywhere else, Weidemer hasbeen able to establish his store as a holidaydestination. With the use of eye-catchingdisplays and a unique customer serviceexperience, one can create a loyal customerbase that will return again and again.

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VITA CRAFT WAHAUS COLLECTIONThe Wahaus Collection by Vita Craft is atrue gem. This 6-piece set of cookwareis not only beautiful and classic, butversatile. This deep, stainless steel chefset can go from range top to tabletopin minutes. The Wahaus Collection ismade up of a set of three Deep ChefPans, an 8" Deep Chef, a 10" Deep Chefand a 13" Deep Chef. The series comeswith stainless steel covers with optionalstainless steel knobs and flame guards.Glass covers are also available. TheWahaus Collection features waterless,greaseless cooking and carries a trueVita Craft Lifetime Warranty. This finecookware is made in the U.S.A.

Vita Craft[tel] 913.631.6265www.vitacraft.com

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EPIC PRODUCTS HOLIDAY BOOT CORK CAGECherish holiday memories andcelebrations with Epic ProductsHoliday Boot Cork Cage®. Thiswhimsical, hand-crafted metal bootfeatures red and green glassembellishments with a red ribbonlaced through the wire forming aplayful bow, making it a perfect tableor kitchen accent for storing corks orholding a wine bottle. Happy holidays!

Epic Products Inc.[tel] 800.548.9791www.epicproductsinc.com

PRODYNE FRUIT INFUSION NATURAL FRUIT FLAVOR PITCHEREnjoy refreshing lemon water,raspberry iced tea and more withProdyne’s Fruit Infusion Pitcher. Thecrystal clear acrylic pitcher has aremovable fruit infusion rod that caneasily be filled with cut lemons, limesor raspberries. Open slots in the rodallow liquids and fresh fruit to mixnaturally and give your beverages afruit-infused flavor. With this ingeniousfeature, the pitcher can continuallybe refilled without having to replacethe fruit. It measures a generous 92oz./2.9 qt. (80 oz./2.5 qt. with tube).

Prodyne[tel] 800.822.4776www.prodyne.com

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spice storage, mills & grinders

GEFU Kuchenboss GmbH & Co., a 70 year-oldGerman kitchenware company that createshigh quality and innovative kitchen tools andgadgets, in cooperation with Invivo Design, ahot new European design team, have createda spice mill that is elegant and functional. Fillingis simple: flip the handle upright, remove thetop cap and use the handle as a scoop to fillthe mill. The ceramic grinder is adjustable toachieve the desired consistency, and includesa bottom cap that keeps spices from gettingon the counter or workspace.

Gourmet Kitchenworks[tel] 417.459.4273www.gefu.us

AROMATICO Spice Mill

Finally, an electric mill that can grind pepper and saltin one unit! Stainless Steel housing with solid stateceramic grinding mill is great at grinding pepper andcoarse sea salt. With the touch of a button, you cangrind either one. This two compartment mill featurespeppercorns on one side and coarse sea salt on theother. Another great feature is that you can adjust thegrind from fine to course, and it includes a cover onthe bottom to keep the mill clean. Requires four “AA”batteries (not included).Suggested Retail Price: $24.99

Franmara[tel] 800.423.5855www.franmara.com

Combo Deluxe Electric Pepper/Salt Mill

The contemporary Pueblo Set and Pueblo PepperMills are proudly assembled in the U.S.A. with ChefSpecialties’ grinding mechanisms. The mechanismsare made in Pennsylvania, ensuring “hands on” qualitycontrol. A brushed steel band accents these rich,chocolate-colored shakers, adding a touch ofsophisticated elegance to the line. The accent bandis integrated with the turnplate and fastened to thepepper mills with three wood screws for durability.Fitted with professional series solid stainless steelgrinding mechanisms, these mill and shaker sets willwithstand the rigors of commercial use for many years.Suggested Retail Price: $35-52

Chef Specialties Company[tel] 800.440.2433www.chefspecialties.com

Pueblo Pepper Mill Series

Lindén Sweden’s popular Tulip SpiceGrinder features CrushGrind®, theunique ceramic grinding mechanismthat boasts a 25-year warranty! Thespice wheel adjusts easily to grindfrom coarse to fine. The Tulip SpiceGrinder is designed to grind rock salt, peppercorn and many seeds,including flax, and enhances theflavor of dried spices and herbs. TheTulip Spice Grinder grinds upside down leaving no mess on the table orcounter, stands 5" tall and holds about 2 oz. The grinder is available in fourpopular colors: apple green, red, black and white.Suggested Retail Price: $17.50; stainless steel $27

Lindén Sweden Inc.[tel] 952.465.0052www.lindensweden.com

Tulip Spice Grinder

Chef Pro Peppermills have an automaticbase that opens when you twist thepeppermill to grind and closes automaticallywhen you stop. The peppermills also haveconvenient covers on the top for easyrefilling that help to keep tables free fromspills and messes. The ergonomic designallows for grinding by twisting back and forth.The peppermills feature a ceramic grindingmechanism and seven patented coarsenesssettings that are precise and easy to use―perfect for grinding peppercorn, salt or driedherbs. Chef Pro Peppermills are available inplastic and stainless steel.Suggested Retail Price: $19.99–plastic;$29.99–stainless steel

Mercantile International NA[tel] 855.243.3776www.chefprousa.com

Chef Pro Peppermills

Cole & Mason Salt & Pepper Mills

Cole & Mason breaks new ground in thesalt and pepper mill category, addingtheir award-winning Precision Mechanismtechnology to their range of electronicmills. The mechanism is precise, strippingthe peppercorns down by their individuallayers as it grinds. Cole & Mason providesa lifetime guarantee for all its mills withthe Precision Mechanism.

Cole & Masonwww.coleandmason.com

Square Stacking Mills

Zak Designs has created a SquareStacking Mill that allows consumers toseason with taste. Available in orange,marine and kiwi, the mills are designed tostack on top of each other and feature alarge opening for easy refilling.Suggested Retail Price: $14.99

Zak Designs Inc.[tel] 509.244.0555www.zak.com

Rocket Salt & Pepper Shakers

Mealtime gets more interesting when salt and pepper go intergalactic. Dazzledinner guests with this salt & pepper set in brushed-and-polished recycledaluminum. Each piece is 6.25" x 2.75".Suggested Retail Price: $58 per set

Museum of Robots[tel] 415.721.0525www.museumofrobots.com

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Prodyne Please Collection

Please your guests with this beautiful, newcollection of crystal clear acrylic servewareand pantryware. These coordinated pieceswill add style and charm to any kitchen. Allitems are BPA free and packed in attractivecoordinated Please-branded color boxes.The line includes: Appetizers Please, a three-compartment serving tray; Butter Please, acovered butter dish with stylish curvedhandle and arched base; Salt & PepperPlease, a leaning salt & pepper set with afun, gravity-defying design; Cheese Please,a covered cheese keeper with dome lid;Candy Please, a candy dish with lid with anelegant, diamond-cut design; Tea Please,a three-compartment tea service bar keepsyour teabags and sweeteners organizedand includes lid and two spoons; SugarPlease, a sugar jar with lid and spoon, anda choice from three attractive models; andCream Please, a creamer jar with lid.Suggested Retail Price: $9.99-17.99 per piece

Prodyne[tel] 909.484.1212www.prodyne.com

The Weston Manual Food Grinder letsyou take control of your food.Equipped with fine and coarsegrinding plates and a sturdy suctioncup base, this grinder is an all-purposetool to grind nuts for desserts, fruitsand vegetables for salsas and relishor meat for a quick batch ofhomemade burgers. The grinder issimple to assemble, use and clean,featuring an easy-turn handle anddishwasher safe components. This grinder will quickly become one of yourfavorite go-to kitchen tools.Suggested Retail Price: $29.99

Weston Products[tel] 800.814.4895www.westonproducts.com

Manual Food Grinder

Robert Welch Designs has introducedits Signature line of salt and peppermills, which complement the sleek,contemporary look of its Signatureknife and utensil lines. Robust enoughfor everyday use in the kitchen, butelegant enough for the table, the millsare constructed from ABS and 18/10stainless steel, with an award-winningCrushGrind™ ceramic mechanismthat won’t rust or corrode. The millscan be used for pepper, salt andspices, and adjust for very fine,medium, coarse or very coarse grinds.Suggested Retail Price: $30-45

Robert Welch Designs[tel] 312.674.4587www.robertwelch.com

Signature Salt & Pepper Mills

The battery-operated Robo Steel ElectricMill from William Bounds offers single-handed operation: just tilt the mill and thegrinding starts. When you’re finished, simplytilt the mill upright and it stops. Standing at7¾" tall, its straight stainless steel body isaccented with an acrylic window thatshowcases the peppercorns or sea saltinside, creating a striking contemporarydesign that can be a focal point on thetable. Offering mess-free grinding, thisversatile mill is fully adjustable from an extrafine to extra coarse grind and anywhere in between to suit your taste.Suggested Retail Price: $60

William Bounds, Ltd.[tel] 800.473.0504www.wmboundsltd.com

Robo Steel Electric Mill

Designed as a replacement for thecommon but problem-prone garlicpress, the NexTrend Garlic Twist hasreceived international acclaim bywinning six industry awards forinnovation, function and design. Itis fun and easy to use, minces garlicin an ideal texture from fine tocoarse, creates no waste andcompletely rinses clean. It is also great for mincing ginger, chili peppers,olives, fresh herbs, shallots, nuts and more. The updated third generationGT3 is recognized for its attractive ergonomic design, quality build andimproved mincing efficiency. Made in the U.S.A. and dishwasher-safe,the GT3 is available in three colors: clear, spring green and fuchsia purpleSuggested Retail Price: $18.99

NexTrend Products[email] info@nextrendproducts.comwww.nextrendproducts.com

NexTrend Garlic Twist

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REWINED CANDLESRewined Candles are handcraftedfrom a repurposed wine bottle. Thefragrances have been carefullyblended to mimic the aromas found inyour favorite varieties of wine. Thesecandles will be a delight to everyoneon your list, especially the wine lover.

Rewined Candleswww.rewinedcandles.com

MINERAL-COLORED CANDLESrareEARTH has created the world’s first mineral-colored candle. Infusedwith 100 percent pure essential oils and botanical extracts, these soy andbeeswax candles are hand-coloredwith the same mineral pigments used by the Old Masters. The candlesare made with GMO-free, U.S. grown soybeans and domesticbeeswax, as well as the finest, all-natural components.

rareEARTH[tel] 952.923.1015www.rareearthnaturals.com

PERSONALIZED WEDDING/SHOWER FAVORTomslitehouse Soy Candles contain onlythe finest soy wax, cotton wicks, organicfragrances and body safe coloring.Each candle is hand poured andnothing is done outside of the U.S.A.The top labels of the wedding showerfavors are personalized and a ribbon isadded to coordinate with the colorscheme. The candles burn for between40 and 45 hours.Suggested Retail Price: $3.99

Tomslitehouse Soy Candleswww.tomslitehouse.com

WANDERLUST COLLECTION—PARISGive in to the human need forescape, experience and excitementwith Paddywax’s luxurious candlesreminiscent of Paris, the City of Lights.Fill your home with the scents oflavender and mimosa as a reminderof both journeys past and those notyet undertaken.

Paddywax[tel] 866.723.3929www.paddywax.com

First-time participation of several keyhousewares brands resulted in an expandedand sold-out return of the GourmetHousewares Show® at the New YorkInternational Gift Fair®, August 19-22 atNew York City’s Jacob K. JavitsConvention Center. A total of 175exhibitors, encompassing a refinedconcentration of both housewares andtabletop suppliers, participated in thesecond annual edition.

“Gourmet suppliers recognize newopportunities connected with participationin the NYIGF,” said Marc Delman,National Sales Manager for the GourmetHousewares Show. “Naturally, it offers them access to a targeted group ofkitchenware retailers shopping for 4thquarter, but more importantly, a wide rangeof gift, home and lifestyle retailers interestedin design-driven housewares products.”

Newcomers to the summer 2012 marketrepresented a range of product sectors, fromhigh design silverware to everyday storagesolutions. First-time exhibitors included:Finum (coffee and tea products), GinseyHome Solutions (storage and organizationalproducts), Lifetime Brands (cutlery, kitchentools and gadgets), Robert Welch Designs(silver cutlery and tabletop), TabletopsUnlimited (cookware and serveware), TakeyaUSA (beverage and glassware), Uniware(cookware and housewares), and Vacu Vin(vacuum storage and cooling products).

Charter exhibitors that returned to the

second annual edition included Aladdin(travel mugs and storage), Corkcicle (wineaccessories), DKB (gadgets), Gourmac(housewares accessories), Guzzini (highdesign housewares products), HaroldImport Co. Inc. (distributor of finehousewares items), JK Adams (cuttingboards and pantryware), Joseph Joseph(high design gadgets), Room Copenhagen(Lego and Pantone licenses), Sagaform(high design housewares accessories), TAG(textiles, ceramics and housewaresproducts), Tea Forte (designer teas),Mastrad (Silicone products), Zevro (neatstorage and housewares items) and Zoku(frozen treats devices). The GourmetHousewares Show offered high-endresources in cookware, bakeware, kitchengadgets, kitchen textiles, bar and wineaccessories, small electrics, specialty foods,cookbooks, storage/containers, andpicnic/barbecue accessories.

Since its inception in 1975, the GourmetHousewares Show has provided aprofessional marketplace for the gourmetproducts and upscale housewaresindustries, offering a comprehensive mixof innovative new products, leadingresources, and industry trends. It is theonly industry event to focus exclusively onhigh-end cookware, cutlery, bakeware,gadgets, tabletop, kitchen textiles andspecialty foods. This is the second year inwhich the Gourmet Housewares Show hasoccurred in conjunction with the NYIGF.Information and registration is availableonline at www.thegourmetshow.com.

Gourmet Housewares Show Sold Out for Return of NYIGF

Candles have been around for time immemorial, and

although the overall concept of the candle has stayed

relatively the same, the materials that compromise it are

ever-evolving. The organic trend has definitely found its

place in candles, with many being made of soy wax or

beeswax, natural fragrances and cotton wicks. Organic

candles burn cleaner than the typical paraffin or resin

candles, making them better suited to a home environment.

The candles featured below are just a few examples of the

lovely candles that are available nowadays.

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Trade Show Buzznot known for indoor rain showers—butthen, Las Vegas isn’t much known for rainshowers in any case.

Maricich says IMC, which also operatesfacilities at the High Point Market, hasspent months in intensive strategizingabout how they’re going to develop a venuein the western U.S. where buyers can goto see a wide variety of giftware, tabletopaccessories, kitchenware and gourmetproducts, and where buyers for businessesthat used to see themselves as furniturestores can find the merchandise to reinventthemselves as lifestyle stores.

The Las Vegas market expects to launchits market for gourmet and specialtyhousewares vendors in 2014 or 2015,during Phases II and III of the project.Belshaw’s planning to draw buyers fromacross California and the PacificNorthwest, including retailers from thehardware stores that are reinventingthemselves as trendy neighborhooddestinations by adding coffee shops andcafés, garden shops for the urban

BY LORRIE BAUMANN

Bob Maricich, International MarketCenters CEO, was bubbling withenthusiasm as he and Dorothy Belshawannounced plans to make the Las VegasWorld Market Center a super-regional giftand home décor marketplace to dominatethe western U.S. You’ll remember DorothyBelshaw as the former show director forthe New York International Gift Fair,before she left George Little Managementto join IMC following GLM’s acquisitionby a company led by Charles McCurdy.

During the announcement, Belshaw madea pointed jab at Javits Center, NYIGF’shome, by pointing out that the Las VegasWorld Market Center is newer andpurpose-built as a merchandise mart. Shebelieves that the facility will attractmanufacturers who are eager to offer theirwares in a venue that will attract buyersfrom a radius of much more than the 200miles that ’s typical for a regionalmerchandise mart show. She was too niceto point out that those vendors might alsobe eager to offer their wares in a venue

homesteaders who’ve rediscovered canningand pickling, or prepper supplies for thefolks who believe in being ready foranarchy or a natural disaster, whichevercomes first. Lots of folks are rediscoveringtheir kitchens these days, and retailers arefalling over themselves to compete forthose dollars.

Giftware, tabletop, and home décorretailers go to The Chicago Market in January; they’ll go to Atlanta’sAmericasMart in January; they’ll go toFrankfurt for Ambiente in February; and it stands to reason that the buyerwho’ll go to Chicago in January mightvery well go to Las Vegas in July.International buyers have already startedcoming to the Las Vegas World MarketCenter. Belshaw’s been working hard topick dates for the Las Vegas temporarymarkets that overlap as little as possiblewith other major gift shows.

Neither Maricich nor Belshaw is lettingthe current economy dampen their spirits.

As Maricich noted, this recession may have forever changed the nature ofshopping in the U.S., and neither he noranyone else knows yet how that ’s all going to turn out. What he does know isthat history has shown that recessioncreates some unfulfilled hankerings, and as soon as there’s money floatingaround in the economy, consumersgenerally start buying again. And whenthere are people with money who want to buy, there’ll always be retailers whowant to sell to them and those retailersare going to need merchandise. “We have every belief that the retail channel isgoing to backfill very quickly,” Maricichsaid. He was standing in Las Vegas, which has been hard-hit by the burstingbubble of the housing crisis, when he saidit, and he added that he also believes we’regoing to see another housing boom withinthe next five years. He says he’s gotfinancial support for these ideas from folkswho’ve made a lot of money being rightmore often than they’re wrong. Lots ofoptimism there.

Bannex..................................................................26Chef Specialties..................................................25Dexas International ...........................................13Edgecraft..............................................................16Epic Products......................................................15Ergo Chef ............................................................13Fire Wire/Inno-Labs ...........................................4Full Circle............................................................10Gefu USA............................................................25Hewlett ................................................................14Highwave ...............................................................4Howard Products...............................................20Innova Products .................................................28Kitchen Happy .....................................................9Linden Sweden...................................................16Mastrad ................................................................17Mercantile International ..................................24Messermeister .....................................................19NexTrend .............................................................22Parrish Cake ..........................................................5Pragotrade/Weston ...........................................18Prodyne............................................................8, 21Regent Products.................................................25Robert Welch......................................................19SCI Scandicraft ....................................................9Starfrit ..................................................................12Tribest.....................................................................6Victorinox..............................................................2Vinaroz.................................................................12Vita Craft ............................................................22William Bounds.................................................25Wilshire Industries...............................................3Wusthof..................................................................4

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market, and that array of merchandise willcreate a great opportunity for retailers whoare looking to expand their offerings.“Everyone sells jewelry today,” she says.

The Market Center’s leasing agents arebeing careful and thoughtful about whereto place the various vendors, and vendorswho are already leasing showrooms withinthe new Gift + Home Decor Market areawon’t be required to move out unless theywant to. The idea is to give buyers amarketplace within the Center a chanceto see what’s new and do a little treasure-hunting as well, said Bob Maricich, CEO of IMC. “We’re in the business ofhighlighting what’s new,” he said.

He pointed out that the furniture industryfaces a fundamental problem in thatconsumers generally replace any particularitem of furniture only every several yearsor so, which means that the furnitureretailer doesn’t get many chances to sellsomething to any one of those consumers.By contrast, a consumer will buy gift andhome decor items more often than, say, anew bed, so adding gift and home decoritems into the merchandise mix is a wayfor furniture retailers to attract people intotheir stores more often. This plan isdesigned to help furniture retailers findthe merchandise to do that.

Belshaw expects that the World MarketCenter will be able to leverage Las Vegas’status as a world-class destination withgaming and cultural activities as well asaffordable hotel rooms to attract buyers,and that in turn will draw vendors into amodern facility purpose-built to housetemporary as well as permanent showrooms.

Phase One strategic plans continue at thesummer 2013 Las Vegas Market with theintroduction of two dynamic newcategories. “c-ONE” – a new, cross-category showcase of directional resourcespresented in a curated collection on thefirst floor of Building C, will includetabletop, gift, and home resources in bothpermanent and temporary presentations.Also debuting in summer 2013, theLifestyle Collection on C10 will featuresuppliers of on-trend resources from in-demand categories such as fashionaccessories, personal care and fragrance,stationery, juvenile merchandise, andtechnology accessories. The addition ofthese category presentations will createcompelling “neighborhoods” of high-endmerchandise throughout the building.“We’re going to roll out something withballast, critical mass and that offers realappeal,” Belshaw promised.

Phase Two includes the expansion ofsophisticated home décor resources on C4and C5 to include the addition of specialtyhome textiles resources. Also in Phase Two,Las Vegas Market will launch gourmet,

kitchenware and casual tabletop categorieson C11 designed to provide a viable,regional resource for the extensive specialtygourmet retail audience in the West.

Finally in Phase Three, Las Vegas Market’stradeshow component, which hasexperienced steady growth over the lastthree years, will relocate to C12 and C13.This relocation will allow for expansionopportunities on C14 to include newmerchandise categories to further enhancethe overall assortment.

Gift + Home at Las Vegas Market is aleading gift and home décor marketplacein the western U.S., presenting 800+ giftand home décor resources in an unrivaledmarket destination. Las Vegas Marketfeatures thousands of furniture, gift andhome décor lines across 5 million-plussquare feet, allowing for cross-categorycommerce among the gift, furniture, homedécor and accessory industries.

In 2013, Las Vegas Market will take placeJan. 28-Feb. 1, 2013, and the SummerLas Vegas Market will be held July 29-Aug. 2, 2013. In 2014, the winter showwill be held Jan. 27-31, 2014, and theSummer Market will occur July 28-Aug.1, 2014. Market dates have been carefullyplanned to optimize opportunities forgift suppliers and buyers, avoidingsignificant overlap with established giftand home shows. For more information,visit www.giftandhomelv.com.

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When there are people with money who want to buy,there’ll always be retailers who want to sell to them and

those retailers are going to need merchandise.

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