If you're serious about your BBQ prep, these tools and side table by Carl Mertens will set you up properly.

The Carl Mertens Mano BBQ Side Table puts a sturdy, durable surface near the grill for quick access to tools and other grill-side essentials. The Mano BBQ Side Table was designed by Axel Wowereit and features stainless steel.

Side Table, $300.00, Buy it here.
16.5" l, 12.6" w, 25.2" h

• High-grade 18/10 Stainless Steel frame.
• White Laminate table top.
• Opening for hooking BBQ tools.

BBQ Tools, $220.00, Buy it here.

• High-grade 18/10 Stainless Steel.
• One Fork, one Spatula, and one pair of Tongs.
• Hook on end of each tool for hanging.
• Storage pouch that converts into an apron.

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If a kitchen utensil set can be described as lovely, then this one is.

...his design for his 5-piece Kitchen Utensil Set culminates with different thickness along the laminated handle and has a modern catering feel. Beautiful and highly functional, the set comprises ladle, spoon,fork,spatula and skimmer, in a choice of satin or polished stainless steel.

[via Remodelista]

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We've posted the Mikoto Knife Block in red before, but this black one caught my eye...I love the lacquered look.

By contributing to the preservation of the environment and continually searching for new and innovative ideas to make beautiful products out of bamboo this company has been one of our favorites from day one. The knife blocks are another example of great and functional design; because the blocks are filled with bamboo skewers, all your knives will fit anywhere in the block. All products are designed in France and produced by skillful artisans in Vietnam.

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If you like the look of wooden cutting boards but prefer the sterility of glass, here's your solution:

These cutting boards feature slightly abstracted digital prints of wood grain laid beneath textured glass. Not quite photos, the prints emphasize the linear quality of wood grain in an natural tone. The round board is particularly striking because its grain is a cross-section of a tree trunk, featuring sequential rings and spider-web fissures. Unlike real wood, these boards are completely sterile, wash easily, and won't develop mold or absorb flavors. Made in China.

rectangle: 15.5 " L x 11.75" W; round: 11.75" Diameter

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This would certainly be a handy thing to increase your kitchen/cooking efficiency.

"The Large Chop 2 Pot takes advantage of the latest technology in polypropylene living hinges to create probably the most efficient chopping board out there. Use the large board to chop and dice your ingredients, then simply squeeze the handle and voila; the board folds into a chute that guides the food easily and cleanly into a pot."

Dishwasher-safe polypropylene

Board: 19"W x 10.75"L x 0.5"H
Chopping area: 14.25"W x 10.75"L

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Space-saving kitchen gadgets are always a smart idea.

"Over 100 prototypes were made before the Folding Colander was finally perfected... but, given its space-saving capacities, it was well worth the wait! 12 polypropylene living hinges are incorporated in the design so that, when you put it away, it can be folded completely flat for easy storage. Looks like practice does make perfect after all..."

Flatt: 16.5"W x 12.75"L x 0.5"H
Folded: 10.5"W x 8.75"L x 5.5"H

Materials: Polypropylene

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Here's a nice little bread box with a lid that also serves as a bread board.

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This expandable organizer seems to be the answer to keep large and small utensils exactly where you want them, thereby providing serenity to those of us more finicky about disorganized flatware.

-Dividers adjust to accommodate all utensil shapes and sizes -Organize more utensils in one compartment -Multiple utensils stay neatly stacked even when drawers are opening and closing -Expands from 9.75'' to 16.25'' to fit kitchen drawers

15.25'' x 9.5'' to 16'' x 2''

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Check it out: this portable grill simply folds up so it's easy to carry around. Everyone will think you're the coolest when you bring this to a picnic or backyard BBQ.

'Yes, this is one grill that is pretty amazing. A super-slim, portable charcoal grill that lives up to its boast as a “notebook.” And a superstylish one at that! It’s lightweight, too, weighing in at slightly over 8 lbs—seriously!--and the cut-out handles make it a cinch to carry. There’s a 192-square-inch cooking surface on a stainless steel grate, and the stainless steel black surface has a waterproof finish. All in all it comes in at 18”x14”x12.”'

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If you haven't checked out MoMA's Destination: Japan, head on over there and take a look- it's kind of fascinating.

Crystal Cloud, Yumiko Yoshimoto, 1979:
"Water in this cloud-shaped glass sculpture creates repeating natural phenomena such as forming water drops, becoming cloudy based on temperature, and shining when the water sways. Created by glass sculptor Yumiko Yoshimoto, each Crystal Cloud is mouth blown and shaped by hand. Made of borosilicate glass filled with distilled water and a polished chromium-plated brass stand. Hand-wash only."
Size: 2.75h x 3l x 1.5"diam.

$100.00, $90.00 Members, Buy it here.

Pig Cooking Lid, Marna Inc., 2001:
"Made of soft silicone with a pig face in the center, this multipurpose lid can be placed directly over ingredients in a pot to help them cook evenly, releasing steam through the pig's snout. It can also be used to cover food in the microwave, and as a grip to open lids. Dishwasher and microwave safe."
Size: 1h x 7"diam.

$18.00, $16.20 Members, Buy it here.

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