The buzzing open kitchen
Stop compromising on your kitchen setup. We obsess over the tools and techniques that actually make a difference.

Espresso machines • Countertop ice • Korean BBQ • Kamado grills • Convection ovens • Gochugaru • Citrus juicers • Kimchi fried rice •

Written & tested by
Head Chef & Kitchen Gear Expert. Culinary Institute-trained chef with 12+ years in professional kitchens and a decade of hands-on appliance testing. Every pick on this site has spent weeks on Kristine’s counter — she breaks gear so you don’t have to.
— Kristine