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Miele is a German manufacturer of high quality domestic appliances and machines for commercial applications. The company was founded more than 108 years ago in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann and has always been a family-owned, family-run company.

Miele aims to manufacture the highest-quality domestic appliances and commercial equipment in the world and to be seen by markets worldwide as providing an absolutely top-class household product. In the words of our founding fathers, Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann, "Success is only possible in the long term if one is totally and utterly convinced of the quality of one's products." Therefore, continuous innovation is the foundation of our business success.

The customer, for whom we provide first-class products and services, is at the center of attention. Thanks to this company philosophy which focuses on the dynamic development of quality and technology, the Miele brand is now identified with unsurpassed product quality. Visit us online: http://www.miele.com/

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Snaidero USA, leader in North American imports of European kitchen cabinets, provides the American market with the finest Italian kitchen designs, created by the world’s foremost architects and designers while maintaining high standards of customer service. Snaidero USA offers other Italian furnishings to complete your elegant home with closets, bathrooms, doors and home furnishings.

Langdon Shiverick was established in 1986 as a partnership between two wine connoisseurs who had a mutual interest in Europe's independently made, terroir-driven wines in an era when big business ruled the wine market. This thoughtful boutique portfolio has grown through the relationships that David Shiverick, who became sole proprietor in 1990, has maintained with some of France's finest wineries, notably Domaine de la Solitude in Chateauneuf du Pape, and Jean-Louis Chave in Hermitage.  And more recently, a new partnership on the east coast with a young and knowledgeable team, based in New York City, brings this exceptional portfolio to our beloved metropolis without an intermediary, keeping the selections true to the original mission of the company: supplying intelligent American wine drinkers with wines made carefully and with keen attention to geological positioning and microclimates, with high-quality fruit harvested and brought naturally to fermentation, and a poignant intention to preserve history and tradition. 

http://www.shiverick.com

Banfi is a private concern, founded in New York in 1919 by John Mariani, Sr. and today owned and operated by his grandchildren. The company is focused on the production and import of wine. Banfi Vintners is the sole U.S. importer of the Mariani family's internationally renowned wine estates in Italy: Castello Banfi of Montalcino, Tuscany, and Vigne Regali Cellars of Strevi, Piedmont. Banfi also imports the wines of several other producers, including category leaders Bolla, Cecchi, Florio, Fontana Candida, Placido, Riunite, and Sartori from Italy, Concha y Toro and Emiliana from Chile, and Trivento from Argentina, Wisdom & Warter Sherries from Spain and Stone's Ginger wine from England. The company has ranked as North America's leading wine importer for more than three decades. Visit: http://www.banfivintners.com/

Complexity brings together 21 of New Zealand’s great wineries with a single purpose: to establish our nation’s credentials in the world of fine wine.

8 WINE REGIONS – 59 FINE WINES

The 59 fine wines in the Complexity portfolio showcase the diverse nature of our eight great wine growing regions.
Visit Online: http://www.complexity.co.nz

S.Pellegrino, Acqua Panna, and Perrier by Nestlé Waters North America S. Pellegrino is the number one sparkling water served in American restaurants. Lightly carbonated, the water naturally contains 14 minerals the body needs and is an excellent source of calcium. S.Pellegrino is a part of Nestlé Waters North America, which has a portfolio of premium spring water brands, including Perrier, Acqua Panna and Vittel, as well as the regional waters Poland Spring, Calistoga, Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Ozarka, and Zephyrhills. All brands are supported by a full array of marketing tools, as well as a deep commitment to the needs of the foodservice industry. 

For more information, visit us online: http://nestle-watersna.com/

Founded in 1933 by Francesco Illy, illycaffè produces and sells a unique single blend of premium quality coffee worldwide. The unmistakable illy taste found in every cup all around the world comes from its blend of 100% Arabica coffee from nine different growing regions from South America, Central America, India and Africa. Available in more than 140 countries in all five continents, illy is served in over 50,000 public restaurants and establishments. Visit us online: http://www.illyusa.com/

CaesarStone is the original quartz surface manufacturer. The company is headquartered in Southern California with divisions in Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; St. Louis, MO; Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA, and New York, NY. We also have independent distributors across the country to serve our customers across the country.

With two state-of-the-art production sites and four fully automated production lines, CaesarStone has an annual capacity of over 2 million square meters (over 20 million square feet). Our brand new second plant utilizes cutting-edge techniques and the latest technologies available, doubling capacity and increasing the possibilities for technological advancement.

With a continuous proactive approach to producing over 40 innovative colors and textures CaesarStone consistently provides a premium quartz surface with remarkable style and endurance - complementing a design application, from classic to contemporary. Nonporous, stain, scratch and heat resistant and backed by a residential lifetime warranty, CaesarStone is the ideal surface for kitchens, vanities and more.

Ceasarstone http://www.caesarstoneus.com/

A leader in Italian home design since 1923, Calligaris has grown from a small, family-owned operation to an international name in modern furniture. Calligaris prides itself on creating stylish and adaptable chairs, tables, sofas, beds and accessories for any contemporary home by combining sleek Italian design with the highest level of functionality. Calligaris incorporates its four pillars of Italian style into each piece of furniture - modern design, excellent craftsmanship, ingenuity and everyday appeal.  Based in Manzano, Italy, Calligaris products are available at retailers in 95 countries worldwide.  For a complete list of products and to find a retailer near you, visit www.calligaris.com.

For nearly a century, Le Creuset has focused on providing real, compelling experiences in the kitchen.  The company’s mission is simply to produce the world’s finest premium cookware for all those who are passionate about food.   Prized for its performance as well as its personality, Le Creuset’s colorful cookware is a timeless symbol of style—and the perfect way to savor what’s true.  Le Creuset represents more than eight decades of inspired innovation in the kitchen and is as practical as it is beautiful.  From the original signature enameled cast iron cookware to stoneware and silicone, Le Creuset has grown to offer products across a range of materials and categories that guarantees the right tool for the right job.

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A proud tradition for over 100 years
Oneida Ltd. is one of the world’s largest marketers of stainless steel silverware / flatware, and offers a complete range of tabletop products. Its operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Australia market stainless, silverplated, and sterling silverware / flatware products, china dinnerware, and crystal and glassware items. Oneida is the #1 Brand in silverware / flatware with the top 5 designs in the entire industry.

The company originated in a utopian community established in the mid-nineteenth century, and has had a strong reputation for quality since that time. For more information visit http://www.oneida.com/

Widely admired and sought after by both top restaurant chefs and serious home cooks, All-Clad Metalcrafters offers six collections of bonded cookware, professional-quality bonded bakeware, kitchen tools, teakettles, and other accessories. For more information, visit us online: http://www.allclad.com/.

FOOD & WINE has always gone way beyond mere eating and drinking. We’re on a mission to find the most exciting places, new experiences, emerging trends and sensations. Because we know that our readers are always hungry for more than just a great meal. From travel and entertaining to luxury and design, we bring an energetic and stylish take on living well—covering the many areas of our readers’ lives that intersect with their love of food and wine. http://www.foodandwine.com/

 Travel + Leisure is a travel magazine based in New York City, New York. Published 12 times a year, it has over 4.8 million readers. With an eye for the authentic, innovative, and irresistible, Travel + Leisure propels its readers to travel now, travel smarter, and travel often. The site fuses expert reporting on news, trends, food, and culture with opinionated destination guides and interactive functionality. The result: an end-to-end travel experience featuring inspiration, advice, and the tools to turn dreams into reality. Visit Online: http://www.travelandleisure.com/ 

 Langdon Florist is located in the heart of the Downtown Manhattan area right across the street from City Hall, in walking distance from the World Financial Center and minutes from Tribecca and Soho. Conveniently located near the Financial District, restaurants, South Street Seaport and Fashion District we have been servicing our customers for over 60 years.  We create our exclusive arrangements on premises and provide personal delivery within Manhattan and the outer boroughs. Our consultants will be happy to provide you personalized attention, offering ideas and working with your ideas and within your budget. Visit us online: http://www.langdonflorist.com/ 

From a small, struggling cooperative with eight Members – all owners of their own grocery stores – Wakefern Food Corp., the merchandising and distribution arm for ShopRite, has grown into the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and the largest employer in New Jersey. The cooperative is comprised of 45 members who individually own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite banner. Today, Wakefern and ShopRite together employ more than 50,000 people throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. http://www.shoprite.com/cnt/shopritebrand/featured.html

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS is a modern company which in its long tradition has always used innovative technology to manufacture products and services of the highest quality. The leading principle of ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS has always been - our customers´ satisfaction is our success - everybody is a customer. ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS has consistently set out to supply its customers with the best possible products and services. Based on this commitment Peter Henckels established his company more than 275 years ago. Today we still consider ourselves bound by the same commitment! Visit us online: http://usa.jahenckels.com/ 

Stolzle has been recognized as Europe's leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, 100% lead free crystal glassware for the food service and retail market. Our crystal glass reaches the highest standards regarding brilliance, strength, resonance, scratch resistance and dishwasher safety. Our goal in the manufacturing of crystal drinking glasses is to have each individual drink evolve into its full & optimum flavor in the glass. Visit us online: http://www.stolzle-usa.com/ 

The mission of Academia Barilla is to protect, develop, and promote the art of Italian gastronomy and culture around the world. It develops the Italian culinary art by celebrating traditions, nourishing innovation, and promoting the knowledge and the enjoyment of Italian regional cuisines. Products, courses, publishing and consultancy services provided by Academia Barilla serve as the key roads towards fulfilling this mission. An Advisory Board composed of international and Italian institutions - all authorities in the culinary, gastronomic, or enological fields, oversees the activities of Academia Barilla. Visit us online: http://www.academiabarilla.com/index.htm

The Harman Kardon MaestroKitchen™ 100 has all the right ingredients if you want a truly great sound system in your kitchen – a system that won’t take up any extra space. Fitting seamlessly within your kitchen cabinet doors, the Harman Kardon MaestroKitchen 100 lets you listen to all your favorite music while preparing food and drinks. And you won’t have to hook into your main audio system to do it, since it’s a fully integrated, high-fidelity system with an FM stereo, a slot-loaded CD player and a USB port that works effortlessly with your iPod® or iPhone® device. With most Harman Kardon products, great audio performance is often accompanied by a décor-friendly design. The Harman Kardon MaestroKitchen 100 is no different, offering a modern, black-glass finish and a colorful, touch-sensitive screen display. Expect no visible loudspeakers, no cables and no mess – just a cutting-edge sound system that makes the kitchen your new favorite room in the house. For more information contact: Dave Weinstein david.weinstein@harman.com www.harmankardon.com/maestrokitchen