Does anybody know of a local source for these trays, which you typically see at fast food concessions to serve french fries? I’ve checked Costco and BJs, which don’t have them and the restaurant suppliers that do... (4 replies, last updated by cduncan June 5, 2008)

I just finished THE OMNIVORE’S DILEMMA and I’m looking to try restaurants that use local vegetables and meats. Somehow sustainable food usually means vegetarianism, but I’m a big meat eater and I’m hoping for suggestions as to... (3 replies, last updated by kathryn November 7, 2007)

The inspiration of my mentor Alton Brown, plus my all-too-soon worn-out waffle iron and blender, have inspired me to look for commercial quality goods at a restaurant supply place. Does anyone have experience with one in the... (14 replies, last updated by mic9ael March 24, 2004)

If you’re looking for mail order or internet sources, as well as local DC/Baltimore sources, please do start another thread on General Topics to ask about them. That’ll keep this thread focused on sources in the local... (3 replies, last updated by Hue September 21, 2007)

Does anyone know where I can pick up supplies like miso paste, dashi, dried seaweed and other ingredients for Japanese dishes in Brooklyn? And how about sushi quality tuna? There’s a fish monger/sushi bar on 7th Avenue... (5 replies, last updated by bruce September 2, 2001)

input there, where chowhounds from all locales congregate to discuss topics not specifically about food and dining! Thanks. (2 replies, last updated by mike g January 27, 2004)

Hi Chickpea, My bagel formula eventually turned out great after a month’s worth of baking every day. But this topic isn’t allowed on the L.A. board (strictly for local sources of ingredients / restaurant picks / food... (9 replies, last updated by Professor Salt May 26, 2009)

and various other things there. Saturday morning, you can find lots of local food vendors filling up carts with to-go containers, huge bags of sugar... There’s also a restaurant supply in Chelsea that I’ve been to a... (28 replies, last updated by threedogs August 30, 2007)

Where can I purchase mason/bell jars and other canning supplies in boston/somerville? Market basket maybe? (19 replies, last updated by erican June 27, 2008)

Sorry if this isn’t food-related enough, but I was looking for a high volume of visitors with manhattan know-how. I need to pick up a couple things this weekend for the kitchen, and I’m wondering what people think are... (9 replies, last updated by doug February 25, 2002)

Now that I’ve moved out of the area, I’m trying to remember the name of a restaurant supply company from whom I used to frequent. It is a chain that requires a resale permit. They are a large, warehouse-style store.... (15 replies, last updated by xxx March 9, 2003)

Having survived Hurricane Andrew and several others here in Miami I will add my 2 cents. Other than the obvious food items added to my hurricane supplies are; wet ones or any kind of baby diaper wipes to be able to clean up; huge... (42 replies, last updated by danhole September 30, 2008)

Are there any Chicagoland sources for authentic Cajun food supplies- specifically roux, andouille, tasso, etc.? (5 replies, last updated by citywide bill January 4, 2005)

I am wondering if anyone knows where the nearest restaurant supply store or baking supply store is to Brighton. I’m always hearing "go to your local restaurant supply store", but I don’t know where that is. I think it... (17 replies, last updated by StriperGuy December 4, 2002)

INGREDIENTS I’d go to a local natural food store. Most of them sell organic baking supplies in bulk – including a wider variety of grains, sugars, nuts and spices – than you will find at chain groceries. They... (5 replies, last updated by Toshiro April 1, 2007)