A guide to kitchen appliances, tools and thingamabobs in Greater Gainesville
If home is where the heart is, is the kitchen where the stomach is? Cliché idioms and vital organs aside, the kitchen plays a prominent role in any household.
It is the place that says “Good Morning” with the smell of fresh coffee, or a secret refuge to eat a whole carton of ice cream at midnight. It is the place of gathering, sweet smells and full bellies. Such a sacred place requires plenty of gadgets, gizmos and gimmicks to keep operations running smoothly.
From large retail chains with every appliance under the sun to charming boutiques with hidden treasures, here is a rundown on the kitchen accessory scene in GG.
Butler Plaza
Butler Plaza is a popular shopping destination that caters to a variety of shoppers, and those on a mission for the kitchen will not be disappointed. When it comes to appliances, the plaza’s big box stores like Walmart, Target, Lowe’s and Best Buy are a no brainer.
Hop on the sous vide trend and try this stainless steel sous-vide immersion circulator cooker from Lowe’s that tenderizes meat to perfection.
For easy and delicious family dinners, Target has a collection of air fryers to choose from. Check out this budget friendly option that is sleek and compact.
Back pain from long hours of cooking or cleaning up? Try this anti-fatigue kitchen mat that promotes better posture, circulation, and more support when standing for a long period of time.
For unique items that will have guests asking, “where is this from?”, visit Agapanthus. This eclectic shop carries an array of novelty items from jewelry to home accessories. Host the next dinner party confidently with the shop’s beautiful place settings, serving platters and utensils. Snag this adorable alligator paper towel holder for a touch of Floridian whimsy.
Martin’s Family Appliance Center
Whether the dishwasher is on its last leg, or it is time to update to an all stainless steel look, Martin’s Family Appliance Center is Greater Gainesville’s one stop shop for kitchen necessities.
For over 70 years, Martin’s expert team has guided buyers in finding the right appliances for their home. Shoppers can choose from a number of popular brands like Whirlpool and KitchenAid. Martin’s also offers an appliance repair service, because nothing is ever foolproof.
Unique Notions
As their name suggests, Unique Notions in High Springs sells unique, artisan goods in a range of categories. The fun and eco-friendly kitchen products like the brightly patterned beeswax produce bags or the Canary Clean Bar, to keep the kitchen sparkling, will add a little bit of cheer to daily tasks.
For the place that cooks family favorites from generations past, or tests out new and delicious creations, only the best will do. With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to know where to begin shopping for the kitchen. Luckily, Greater Gainesville has a range of stores to fit any kitchen’s needs.
By Shelley Akins.