Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM SEPTEMBER 2017 26 PUTTING POWER ON THE FRONT BURNER The BlueStar brand is renowned for the unrivaled performance of its gas ranges. Its signature feature: open burners that produce up 25,000 BTUs of even, controlled power. Top chefs value high heat because it allows them to achieve that perfect sear and rapid boil – just like in restaurants. And for delicate soups and sauces, no stove matches BlueStar's gentle 130-degree burner. BlueStar burners also allow wok cooking without the use of a wok ring. BlueStar's full line of cooking products include cooktops, rangetops, and wall ovens plus a new 36" induction cooktop which boasts the most powerful single burner in the industry. GROUNDBREAKING VENTILATION SOLUTIONS Pro-style power produces pro-style heat. BlueStar offers liners, and wall and island hoods that are designed to pair seamlessly both in performance and customization with the company's commercial-style ranges and cooktops. The hoods integrate seamlessly into the overall kitchen design, and quietly and efficiently remove odor and heat. In addition, Prizer, parent company of BlueStar, acquired ABBAKA in order to offer customers the most technologically advanced U.S. built ventilation systems with cutting-edge hood design and industry- renowned quiet operation. AWARD-WINNING COOLING: INSPIRED BY CHEFS, POWERED BY BLUESTAR BlueStar recently announced the launch of premium refrigeration in response to customers who wanted a refrigerator for their dream kitchen with the same superior craftsmanship, unsurpassed performance and stylized customization as the company's legendary cooking equipment. And true to its tradition of manufacturing at home and designing products to its own individual specifications, BlueStar is designing and manufacturing its refrigeration line with a hand-picked, in-house team in the U.S. The new 36" built-in refrigerator features professional grade elements like durable 304 grade stainless steel interiors, and extra- large capacity — 22.4 cu ft. The fully extending bottom shelf is designed to fit a full-size commercial sheet pan, as is the freezer shelf. That way, extra-large pans prepped with pastries or hors d'oeuvres can go straight from the refrigerator or freezer into an oversized BlueStar oven, another brand hallmark. There is a dual compressor system — one for the fridge and another for the freezer — for optimum food preservation and advanced odor control. Two separate compressors mean the air stays chambered in the proper area so that the moist air stays in the refrigerator and doesn't mix with the drier air of the freezer. The result: longer lasting, fresher-tasting fresh and frozen foods. The refrigeration line already has garnered top awards for design excellence, including the prestigious GOOD DESIGN ™ Award and a Platinum ADEX. It was named one of the "30 Most Innovative Products of the Year" by Better Homes & Gardens—Beautiful Kitchens & Baths and was recognized as an Honoree in the 2016 Interior Design Best of the Year. The introduction of refrigeration is the latest in a long line of new innovations. This milestone marks BlueStar's evolution from being a specialized cooking equipment manufacturer to a company offering a full kitchen package for homeowners interested in high performance, handcrafted products and bespoke design. Please visit www.bluestarcooking.com for more information. VINOTEMP LAUNCHES 168 BOTTLE SMOKED BLACK STAINLESS STEEL DUAL-ZONE WINE COOLER Part of the company's newest series of wine coolers, Element by Vinotemp smoked stainless steel wine coolers features a smudge-proof black stainless steel finish and storage for up to 14 cases of dark and light wines. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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