Broil King: Buffet Appliances and Gas Grills
*Professional and consumer models *Great prices *Great selection *Gas grills too
Fantastic prices and products. All these products: electric griddles, convection ovens, buffet ranges and servers, warming trays with lids are perfect for all the food trucks that are hot now! If you are in the catering business or just want to have a family get-together around the griddle with meat and veggies (a very fun and engaging event) these products are for you. If your restaurant needs a little more cooking space, pick up the professional griddle at just under 100 bones.
I was surprised to see that Broil King has a lot of gas grill models available, and for very reasonable prices. Most models get many 5-star reviews, and some even say it’s the best value grill. The portable model is very attractive and will connect to a large propane tank with an optional adapter.
Full catalog with fast browsing and clear pricing at BroilKing.com
Broil King on Amazon
Eljer: An American Standard Co.
Eljer makes tubs, whirlpools, toilets and sinks, and the variety of shapes and proportions is impressive, as low as $200.
Anchor Hocking: Glassware, Bakeware, Pieware
*Huge Selection *Easy to find in stores *Built to last *Good Prices
Prep, Bake, Serve, Drink, Organize, Decorate – Say the buttons atop their website. Glass, ceramics, bakeware, drinkware, pitchers, barware, pieware, cake serving, entertaining, accessories – all with great design sense and timeless appeal- these guys have TONS of different glass bowls and vases, fishbowls and novelty glass containers. About half of their products are made here, but currently Anchor Home Collection™, Anchor Signature™ and Stölzle products are imported.
http://www.anchorhocking.com/index.html?section=home
A search on Amazon yields over 2000 results!
Anchor Hocking Products on Amazon
Here is a food storage set with locking lids:
Anchor Hocking 10-Piece TrueSeal Storage Set
They even have B2B packaging and product design, should your business need special large runs of glass containers for your candle business
http://www.anchorhocking.com/Process.html
Liberty Tabletop
Liberty Tabletop: quality flatware with many styles organized by pattern, and available for VERY REASONABLE PRICES on their website! The build appears very solid with pleasant handle thickness, and a set for four settings is typically under $80.
http://www.libertytabletop.com/
Patriot Plastics: Plastic Kitchen Utensil Set
*Non-stick *Reasonable pricing *One-piece mold doesn’t leak *Great reviews
Patriot Plastics: Kitchen tool set of eight for about $55. This is a manufacturing technique that is easily done in America – injection molded plastics (why the need to do this overseas?). Gentle and perfect for non-stick surfaces. I personally prefer this one-piece mold versus the separate handle because I find that other handles leak and contain water when submerged or washed in the dishwasher – in this case the water can slowly trickle out, even into your cuisine.
Includes
-New Stir Fry Tool (not shown in picture)
-Cooking Skimmer
-Pasta Spoon
-Large Spatula
-Large Slotted Spatula
-Small Spatula
-Large Cooking Spoon
-Large Slotted Cooking Spoon
Gets fantastic reviews!!
http://madeinusaforever.com/setofsekitom.html
Dacor Kitchen Appliances
:: High-end, award-winning design :: Indoor and outdoor models :: Widely available ::
Dacor (pronounced DAY-cor) Family-owned American Made, award-winning Kitchen Appliances since 1965: covering the entire specrum: Wall Ovens (single and double), Ranges, Integrated and Dishwasher Units, Refrigerators, Dual-Fuel Ranges, Cabinet Depth French Door Refrigerator, Outdoor Fridge, Cooktops, Hoods, Warming Drawers, Microwave In-A-Drawer, Convection Microwaves, Outdoor Barbecue Grills, Carts and Built-Ins. That’s a lot of product, and it looks very distinctive and high-end! Wonderful details like illuminated knobs. If you are building a house or renovating your kitchen, have a look.
http://www.dacor.com/
Locate a dealer:
http://www.dacor.com/GeoLocalisation/Locate-A-Dealer/index.aspx
GoogleWarehouse models to integrate within your 3D design software
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=4c2932d5736b5259b5d95a89c22ce403&prevstart=0
Or buy on Amazon!
Hundreds of Dacor Appliances Available on Amazon
Rejuvenation: Period Lighting and Hardware Designer
*Grade A quality *Unbelievable selection *Categorized by style *Huge photos
Lighting and hardware designer and manufacturer with special eye for design and proportion, and with TONS of options– all product is assembled and finished in Portland, OR. Lighting, handles, hardware, cabinet pulls are all broken categorized by design style, from Victorian, to Art Deco, to Mid-Century Modern. They admit not all their parts are easy to find in the USA, but try to use as many American-made parts as they can. Fair enough!
Here is their online catalog with pricing, as well as options to sort by fixture types or lighting collections.
http://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/lighting_and_shades.html?iqg=16b1c23645501e7b778278b3550e3a8b405f209e
Example of their wall lighting selection, of more than 100 items at reasonable prices, and available with different finishes:
http://www.rejuvenation.com/types/Wall_Lighting.html
Sorry, not available at Amazon! (lol)
Preserve Products
*Durable recycled goods *Eco-friendly *Reasonable pricing *Easy to find
Preserve Products: Eco-friendly plastic products made from recycled plastic. Toothbrushes, razors, and multi-use cutlery and plates. Also sealable food storage and sandwich containers. As of this writing they are adding more “masculine” colors such as navy blue.
Party of 8, recycled and made in USA durable tableware, BPA-free food storage and even toothbrushes- durable for hundreds of uses, cute bundle, great for picnics- including Large Plates, Small Plates, Cutlery $5.50, cups 10 pack, Full party of 8 for $21, Party of 40 for $85
http://www.preserveproducts.com/products/tableware/on-the-go.html
Bunn Coffee Makers
*Huge selection *Commercial and consumer models *Competitive pricing
The following models of Bunn WERE (And likely ARE STILL) made in Iowa. I don’t see a label on Walmart’s website, and since other models may be outsourced, do your research. You’ve seen Bunn on every café counter so you know these are made to last. My only design comment is that I wish they would make a “conical filter version” because I believe that is a little more efficient use of coffee grinds if brewing smaller quanties (as the water trickles down through a deeper chamber of coffee grounds). Current design is efficient enough for full pots I believe.
BX Model shown here
BUNN BXB Velocity Brew 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer, Black
GRX Model is only $99 and still made in USA it seems: Most 5-star reviews:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bunn-O-Matic-10-cup-Black-Professional-Coffee-Brewer-GRX-B/4891346
BUNN-O-Matic Residential 38300.0032 – GRX Basic Home Brewer, 10 Cup, Pourover, Decanter Included, White
BTX Model here:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Bunn-BTX-B-ThermoFresh-10-cup-Home-Thermal-Brewer/2664968/product.html
Here is a fantastic review of the BTX model:
http://www.wholelattelove.com/Bunn/btx_b.cfm
Lodge Cast Iron Cookware
*Huge selection *Great prices *Lasts forever *Widely available *Rave reviews
Heavy honking classic skillets, griddles, fryers, grills and Dutch ovens from Tennessee. The more you cook, the better and more “seasoned” it becomes. I had a friend years ago that swears by his. The enamel coated pieces are imported, but the pre-seasoned cast iron pieces are AMAZINGLY low priced!! Some of the original skillets are still in use 100 years later. The flat iron pizza pan gets high accolades.
http://www.lodgemfg.com/Logic-product.asp
Many products available at amazon! The users seem to all rave about it in a cult-like fashion, and I can’t wait to join the club… that grill press is looking pretty sweet.
Browse Hundreds of Lodge Cast Iron Products on Amazon
They are also sold at Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=lodge+cast+iron&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=4044