If you're looking for good quality, hard-working, kitchenware at a decent price try buying where the pros do - Harbour Food Service Equipment in Chelsea.
Last week we headed across the river to look for a couple of items that had failed the price and quality test in local retail stores. It's also fun to wander through their showroom and choose from the wide range of sizes, and options available to professional kitchens.
Just look at this wall of sieves, strainers, and chinois. One for every size and every need.
It's also worth a trip to Harbour if you're planning a big party or event. They sell in bulk and have all those items you see caterers use to make feeding large groups easier and more efficient.
Finding restaurant supplies is a topic that pops up on Chowhound. Here's a search for recent conversations.
For our readers who live outside the Boston area, some restaurant quality equipment, like these carbon steel skillets are available on Amazon. And, if you want the kitchen skills of a professional, we recommend Jacques Pepin's Complete Techniques.
Details:
Harbour Food Service
229 Marginal Street, Chelsea, MA 02150-3538 (map)
617-884-7758
Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: © 2010 Penny Cherubino
