In her typical fashion, rworange was ahead of the pack and had started to use the Places tool to build out a FAQ for some of the common questions on the SF Bay Area board. That’s why I posted this question to find out what... (21 replies, last updated by jane August 24, 2007)

We ventured out tonight intending to try Domo Japones, one of a couple new additions to the Design District, but discovered it was closed on Sunday (or perhaps we were just too early). In any event, there are now multiple... (15 replies, last updated by lax2mia June 2, 2009)

, or in the rentals of friends). But what I’ve seen on television design shows, Alton Brown’s set, and in a couple of fancy co-ops that I DEEPLY envy are those deep drawers and the shallow trays and slide-out things... (141 replies, last updated by jjonak July 26, 2008)

salt, Kosher salt, Pickling salt, and plain old iodized table salt that is probably solid rock and hasn’t been used in 3-4 years. I have two sets of salt and pepper grinders out on my counters so I can grind fresh salt and... (5 replies, last updated by da_seuss December 15, 2006)

There are "tools" out there called tomato presses that actually skin and seed the tomatoes for you. Frankly, I love them. You can find them at Sur La Table. Wow tomatoes already?! We have to wait a bit up here in Oregon, so enjoy... (3 replies, last updated by CTer March 7, 2002)

I was at Sur La Table yesterday and, of course, decided I needed a wide variety of implements that I didn’t need before I entered the store. Two items that caught my eye were the covered terra cotta baking dishes (also... (18 replies, last updated by BK April 22, 2004)

nearly everything through! Plus, the design of it makes it SOOO easy to clean. I highly recommend it to any garlic press nay-sayers. I previously had a zyliss and I’ve found the Kuhn-Rikon to be a much better tool.... (57 replies, last updated by Paulustrious March 16, 2009)

Does anyone have any solid info about the design of kitchen tools such as an opener for a can (removing the top, not a church-key type opener)? In particular, I have a Swing-A-Way hand opener. The design of this thing tells me... (9 replies, last updated by Karl June 20, 2003)

bread is draped over the whole table and used as tablecloth, plate and serving utensil all in one. They will bring out several smaller pieces in a basket. But it’s only appropriate to get into the spirit and tear off some... (6 replies, last updated by Melody. June 25, 2008)

I’m looking for recommendations for dinner in Manhattan for my boyfriend, who loves contemporary design, and his dad, who is a serious wine guy with a cellar, etc? (11 replies, last updated by kathryn September 6, 2007)

I just wonder how many restaurants the Design District can support? A few years ago it was pretty much 0 (at least for dinner, more options were available at lunch). Now there’s the wine bar (forget the name), Elements,... (22 replies, last updated by luvsdafood June 27, 2008)

to replace my huge island with a much smaller work island and a big farm table for hanging out and eating. I’ll still be able to use it for big kitchen projects and talk easily to guests but they’ll be much more... (39 replies, last updated by KaimukiMan July 21, 2007)

I’m headed to Vegas this weekend and hope to take in as much interesting architecture/interior design as possible, specifically among restaurants and lounges. I’m also looking to eat and drink well. I was there earlier... (11 replies, last updated by Tha Groovin' Gourmet May 27, 2005)

before leaving, but I’d like to get one here in NYC. Does anyone have a lead on a Latin American market that sells kitchen tools? I know eBay, sur-la-table etc, but would love to put my hands on one before I buy it. (3 replies, last updated by Giacomo February 11, 2004)

I need to replace the spare refrigerator I have in my garage – it died yesterday. I have an upright freezer in the garage so what I really need is the extra refrigerator space. In searching the internet I found a... (14 replies, last updated by itryalot August 9, 2007)