ith geriatric plates, promotional mugs, a pageant of stolen bar paraphernalia, and an eclectic and barely reliable collection of cutlery, my cupboards resemble a kitchen utensil petty theft evidence locker. Foodie friends have shed surreptitious tears after leaving my kitchen. Since my epicurean wanderings seldom range beyond ready-to-serve carbohydrates, I've never needed to upgrade.

For the more evolved culinary set, The Gourmet Warehouse stocks the best in food accomplices, high-grade heat-and-eat devices, and all the requisite, designer cooking ancillaries. Look for knives than can cut cans, garlic presses that kill vampires (well…), and stylish spatulas that actually spat. -S.T.

1340 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
604-253-3022