Posts Tagged ‘laguiole’

Choose Laguiole for old-fashioned craftsmanship

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Technology may keep us connected and make our lives more efficient, but it can never replace the nostalgic appeal of old-fashioned craftsmanship. We admire these items for attention to detail, exceptional quality and a showcase of artisan training and skill.

Laguiole is a timeless cutlery brand from the Thiers area of France that is probably best known for its distinctive folding table knives, but elegant standard knives are also produced here. In 1920 a cutler’s son named Pierre Dubost began production of Laguiole knives in a small workshop.

Chefs Warehouse is offering a beautiful set of six Laguiole standard table knives (R695). As with all Laguiole knives, the blade is fashioned in superior stainless steel, cut, polished and sharpened during 25 production stages. To partner the set, we have six elegant forks in sturdy stainless steel (R625).

Laguiole’s three-piece cheese set in stainless steel (R495) offers understated functionality, and suits a variety of hard and soft cheese styles.

All Laguiole items are sold in distinctive wooden packaging that includes a certificate of guarantee.

The Paderno Seafood Stand.

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Ever been to a great seafood restaurant (anywhere in Europe or the US) and seen a table get served the seafood platter? Usually, the waiter stacks up wide bowls filled with ice and overflowing with seafood, one on top of the other, a seafood tower that resembles some sort of Neptune wedding cake. It’s generally very impressive and makes all the other tables in the restaurant feel rather inadequate, with their ordinary plates of food. Well, Chefs Warehouse has procured the ultimate seafood stand, from Paderno. Made in shiny stainless steel, with built in tripod and a base platter, you can now impress guests with your own seafood tower at home. Price at Chefs Warehouse: R1650.

And to compliment this stand, why not get the ultimate shellfish set from Laguiole. This Jean Dubost Fruits de Mer set, which includes claw crusher, lobster pics and an oyster knife, is available for R650. Just the thing you’ll need for a cracking seafood feast this Christmas. Well, that and a few bottles of bubbly, of course.