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Top 10 LA Cooking Supply Stores: Cook Like a Pro At Home

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10. Star Restaurant Supply
If you're an Alton Brown geek (like we are), you'll find almost every kitchen gadget, utensil and supply you're looking for at Star Restaurant Supply. Forget about designer kitchen brands; these pots/pans, knives and baking trays might not be fancy but are made to last for years. Make sure to plan your visit accordingly (or order online), as Star closes at 5:30pm on weekdays and 4pm on Saturdays. Star Restaurant Supply: 6178 Sepulveda Boulevard, Van Nuys; (818) 782-4460.
9. Charlie's Fixtures
Opened in 1989 by Charlie Lao, this eponymous Culver City landmark got its start in a small storefront on Washington Boulevard. Twenty-one years and one massive showroom later, Charlie turned his knowledge of used restaurant equipment into one of LA's top cooking supply stores. Whether you need a placemat to beautify your home presentation or a meat saw (yes, a meat saw) to slice proscuitto, Charlie's got it. Charlie's Fixtures
: 2251 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles; (323) 721-9023. 8. Sur La Table
The "best place for cooks to shop" since 1972, Sur La Table's six LA locations stock authentic tools and serving pieces to help cooks make cuisines from around the world. Their employees know their stuff, whether it's about preparation, presentation, or the tools you need to make a simple or specialized dish. Sur La Table: Farmer's Market 6333 West Third Street Los Angeles; (323) 954-9190.
7. Williams-Sonoma
A gourmet Mecca since 1956, Williams-Sonoma has become the choice for high-end home cooks. Need a free-standing island for your kitchen? Or stock your bar with Riedel glasses? Or order cave-aged blue cheese from England for a holiday cocktail party? Once you're done stocking your kitchen, move on to your living and bedrooms. Williams-Sonoma: 339 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills; (310) 274-9127.
6. 2000 Plus Restaurant Equipment

10. Star Restaurant Supply
If you're an Alton Brown geek (like we are), you'll find almost every kitchen gadget, utensil and supply you're looking for at Star Restaurant Supply. Forget about designer kitchen brands; these pots/pans, knives and baking trays might not be fancy but are made to last for years. Make sure to plan your visit accordingly (or order online), as Star closes at 5:30pm on weekdays and 4pm on Saturdays. Star Restaurant Supply: 6178 Sepulveda Boulevard, Van Nuys; (818) 782-4460.
9. Charlie's Fixtures
Opened in 1989 by Charlie Lao, this eponymous Culver City landmark got its start in a small storefront on Washington Boulevard. Twenty-one years and one massive showroom later, Charlie turned his knowledge of used restaurant equipment into one of LA's top cooking supply stores. Whether you need a placemat to beautify your home presentation or a meat saw (yes, a meat saw) to slice proscuitto, Charlie's got it. Charlie's Fixtures
: 2251 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles; (323) 721-9023. 8. Sur La Table
The "best place for cooks to shop" since 1972, Sur La Table's six LA locations stock authentic tools and serving pieces to help cooks make cuisines from around the world. Their employees know their stuff, whether it's about preparation, presentation, or the tools you need to make a simple or specialized dish. Sur La Table: Farmer's Market 6333 West Third Street Los Angeles; (323) 954-9190.
7. Williams-Sonoma
A gourmet Mecca since 1956, Williams-Sonoma has become the choice for high-end home cooks. Need a free-standing island for your kitchen? Or stock your bar with Riedel glasses? Or order cave-aged blue cheese from England for a holiday cocktail party? Once you're done stocking your kitchen, move on to your living and bedrooms. Williams-Sonoma: 339 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills; (310) 274-9127.
6. 2000 Plus Restaurant Equipment

5. Chef's Toys
Welcome to Toy Land for home (and professional) chefs. Need a flavor injector? Cappuccino frother? Shun knife? Chef's apron? A nugget ice machine? Chef's Toys seems to have everything, with reasonable prices to match. Just make sure not to blow your entire paycheck on bamboo skewers. Chef's Toys: 18430 Pacific Street, Fountain Valley; (800) 755-8634.

4. Cookin' Stuff
The hardware supply store equivalent for professional and home chefs. This Torrance-based store's slogan is "If we don't have it...you don't need it." Selling a complete line-up of high-end kitchen, cooking and baking brands - All-Clad, Krups, Le Creuset, just to name a few - Cookin' Stuff's staff has been stocking hard-to-find products since 1973. One of our favorites? A wine and cheese picnic tote. Cookin' Stuff: 22217 Palos Verdes Boulevard, Torrance; (310) 371-2220.


3. Tepper Bar Supply
Tepper Bar Supply has been stocking the bars of Angelenos for 56 years, selling over 30 brands of china (Rosenthal, Bernadaud), flatware (Mikasa, Sambonet) and glassware. If you're building your bar from scratch, they can help with that, too, with staff members specializing in kitchen and bar design, installation and delivery. Tepper Bar Supply: 2250 Cotner Avenue, West Los Angeles; (310) 473-4380
2. Gloria's Cake & Candy Supplies
Simply put, this is a baker's heaven. Take a cake decorating class and once you're done, stock up on fondants and gum paste, novelty baking pans, specialty gels, flavorings, icings, pastry bags, spatulas and more. Don't have time for a class? Check out their selection of cake, cookie, candy and chocolate-making books and DVDs. Gloria's Cake & Candy Supply: 12453 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles; (310) 391-4557.
1. Surfas Restaurant Supply and Gourmet Food
Walk into Surfas and you immediately feel like a little kid in a candy store. It's easy to spend hours perusing Surfas' aisles, finding everything from organic sugars (lemon basil, anyone?), truffles, boba tapioca pearls, chutney and an endless selection of professional appliances and cookware. Grab a tomato and fig sandwich at Cafe Surfas or just stick around and join one of Surfas' cooking classes, offered every week for around $65. Surfas Restaurant Supply and Gourmet Food: 8777 West Washington Boullevard, Culver City; (310) 559-4770.

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Wok and roll your way to heavenly stir-fry dishes with this amazing flat bottom wok. Versatile and strong, it features a three ply 18/10 stainless steel interior and exterior surrounded by a highly-conductive full-aluminum core that provides great cooking results. Lifetime warranty.
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Brilliant good looks. Perfect gourmet results. Combining the long-lasting radiance of stainless steel with the superior performance of a highly conductive, heavy-gauge aluminum core, the Calphalon Tri-Ply stir fry makes it easy to prepare mouthwatering meals day after day -- each more memorable than the last. Lifetime warranty.
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•Heavy-gauge aluminum core sandwiched between two layer of stainless steel
•Aluminum core extends up the side of the pan for even heating from top to bottom
•Cast, riveted and polished stainless steel Cool V handles stay cool on the cooktop
•Tempered glass dome covers let you monitor cooking without releasing moisture or nutrients
•Oven and broiler safe (except for nonstick omelette pans)
•Oven safe to 450 degrees
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A true chef's friend! Sturdy, strong and reliable, this chef's pan by Calphalon features a three-ply 18/10 stainless steel interior and an exterior surrounded by a highly conductive, full aluminum core that provides great cooking results. Lifetime warranty.
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14-inch cast-iron wok for stir-fries and other recipes
Preseasoned with vegetable oil formula and ready for immediate use
Cast-iron surface heats slowly and evenly to prevent burning
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Hand-Hammered Pow Wok with Hollow Metal Handle
This carbon steel handhammered pow wok is round bottom with a single, metal handle. Referred to as the Beijing or Peking pan since it is most frequently used in Northern China. Perfect for tossing veggies over a high flame. Hollow metal handle stays cool. This pow wok is available with a hollow metal (pictured) or wooden handle. 12" 14" or 16" diameter. This wok must be seasoned which is easy to do and with gas heat, you will get "wok hee", the breath of a wok. Gets hot quickly and retains heat.

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12" — $14.95, 4.5 lbs.
14" — $19.95, 5 lbs.
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Martha Stewart Collection Professional Series Tri-Ply Covered Nonstick Fry Pan, 10"  Web ID: 614012
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Professionally yours. Lightweight and dishwasher safe, this nonstick everyday fry pan simply shines in your kitchen with a heavy-gauge 3-ply bonded construction and pure aluminum core that heats up fast and evenly, along with a tall shape that eliminates evaporation. The scratch-resistant stain-finished interior beautifully complements the mirror-finished exterior, which is safe to use on all stovetops. Limited lifetime warranty.
•Heavy-gauge aluminum sandwiched between layers of high-grade stainless steel
•Aluminum core extends up the sides of vessels to provide control and even heating
•Non-reactive stainless steel preserves flavors of food
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•Handles minimize heat transfer; pot holders recommended
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Last Close: $96.00 Annual Dividend: $3.72
Pay Date: 10/05/12 Dividend Yield: 3.88%
Ex-Dividend Date: N/A Years Paying: 5
52 Week Dividend: $3.61
52 Week Div. Yield: 3.76%
Last Dividend: $0.31
Last Ex-Dividend Date: 10/01/12

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Pay Date: 10/05/12 Dividend Yield: 2.93%
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52 Week Div. Yield: 3.19%
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