I have posted on the Not About Food board looking to rent a restaurant sized panini press. Please let me know if you have any ideas in Baltimore. (0 replies, last updated by Tugboat December 29, 2005)

Flattened chicken breasts, boneless pork chops or thinly sliced steaks all work well in both my Le Creuset and Tim love panini presses. Just avoid really fatty meats. I use a manual press, which are just square grill pans with a... (10 replies, last updated by chowser June 11, 2008)

can anyone help me with this? i’m looking to buy a good panini press, not toooo expensive. i was wondering: 1) What did Cook’s Illustrated find among the top 5? 2) Do you have a personal recommendation? thanks a lot! (1 reply, last updated by The Chowhound Team May 20, 2004)

I live in Baltimore and need to rent a restaurant sized panini press for rather large birthday party. After calling many restaurant supply/rental places, I have found no one that rents one. Any ideas in the Baltimore area? (6 replies, last updated by mcel January 2, 2006)

Looking to buy a Panini press/ Grill, was looking at the Cuisinart models but some run over $100, does anybody have any recs? Any price point is fine. Thanks!! (8 replies, last updated by cbauer March 28, 2006)

I had the world’s most incredible grilled cheese and veggie sandwich the other day. Obviously made in a panini press. Is this a worthwhile purchase or is it one of those single use items that will just take up space in a... (42 replies, last updated by c oliver November 21, 2009)

I will soon be shopping for a wedding present and the bride really wants a panini press. Any owners out there? Do you love yours? Any tips on what to look for? Would a press with interchangeable plates be a good idea? Particular... (21 replies, last updated by GilloD August 19, 2007)

Took 3 Yukon Gold spuds, cut to about 3/8" (steak fry thickness), dipped both sides in a little olive oil on a paper plate, put on p. press, sprinkled with a little barbeque seasoning, closed the lid, and waited. Hit with a... (2 replies, last updated by rexmo January 31, 2007)

I recently purchased one of those Bialetti 2-piece multi-purpose grill + panini presses and, of course, there were no instructions enclosed. No matter, I would have canvassed my fellow Chowhounders anyway, since people’s... (3 replies, last updated by yaddayadda April 29, 2008)

Some one recently gave me a skillet panini press. Any advice on the best way to use it and what are your favorite sandwiches? Thanks! (3 replies, last updated by piccola March 13, 2007)

Think shredded spuds would conform enough to the grill shape to brown as well as on a flat griddle? Getting both sides brown shouldn’t be a problem. (1 reply, last updated by bliebman2 January 29, 2007)

What are your favorite recipes for sandwiches made with your panini press? I’m looking for innovative recip4e ideas with simple yet inventive ingredient combinations. Please share! (16 replies, last updated by karykat January 11, 2008)

Does anyone have any experience with one of these? Are they that much better than using a George Foreman type grill? I have seen one that Mario Batali makes for a lot less $$ but not sure of the quality. TIA. (3 replies, last updated by Tom Hall December 2, 2005)

Check out the model by La Flamme at Sur La Table. It’s really good for panini, and very easy to clean and store, but I don’t like it as much as a plain old Forman grill for meats, etc. It doesn’t seem to get as... (7 replies, last updated by oakjoan August 8, 2005)

Fellow hound JeffW and I went a couple weeks back. We both enjoyed our sandwiches. I think he had one with turkey and bacon. I had chicken parm. Now, it wasn’t chicken parm like you might get on the East Coast, being as it... (3 replies, last updated by moefuzz October 30, 2008)