Charcoal Water Pitcher
Ease up on the plastic water bottle/jug usage and take advantage if the abundant supply of liquid you already have, your faucet. And if you're still a little unsure about the water coming out of your tap, pick up this Charcoal Water Pitcher which use Iouseki stones and Binchotan charcoal from Japan to filter, enrich with minerals, and deodorize water. The purifying sticks and stones last for about six months depending on use and cost $25 to replace. Link: $85
Norman Copenhagen Fusion Cooking Utensils
Odoardo Fioravanti designed these utensils around different cooking methods and traditions from around the world to create the Fusion line of cooking utensils for use in kitchens of every culture. The line contains a palette, ladle, and tongs that are each constructed from black plastic and steel. Link: $25-$32
Nuance Thermo Mug
Marcus Vagnby designed these beautifully minimal porcelain mugs for Nuance which are built from a double walled porcelain that will keep your hot drinks warm while the exterior remains cool to the touch. Its a nice little upgrade to the common coffee mug. Also available in white. Link: $34
Nambe Ravine 4 Piece Place Setting
Before you make the mistake of breaking out the disposable Dixie plates for that special dinner you made for your ladyfriend, its time you consider purchasing some decent dinnerware. The Ravine set from Nambe has a design that is inspired by the mesas and canyons of New Mexico and with its black exterior and rugged looks it has a masculine quality thats not exactly easy to find in a set of plates. Link: $65
Mushikamado Ceramic Grill
Unlike conventional grills, the Mushikamado Cermaic Grill allows a more control and better heat retention because of the grill's ceramic construction. The construction of the grill also allows for faster cooking and cooking temperatures up to 750 degrees. The cooking surface is big enough for 12 NY strip steaks and one whole turkey so you'll definitely have the proper resources for a great summer bbq. Link: $1000
Francis Francis X8 iperEspresso Machine
With the Francis Francis X8, perfect cups of espresso are made quickly and easily using a simple one touch process. The X8 uses illy's convenient coffee capsules that you drop into the machine and with a touch of a button you'll have a flavorful cup of espresso in no time. Its also easy to maintain because there's no contact between the machine and the coffee and also has a automatic decalcification program. Link: $495
Minden Master Gas Grill
The Minden Master Gas Grill is a straightforward griller with a large cooking space and 30,000 BTU burners. Its ideal size makes it perfect for any location and optional features like a ice bucket, non-strick griddle, side burner, and additional colors are also available. Link: $450
Mater Angle Chopsticks
Ergonomically shaped stainless steel makes Mater's Angle Chopsticks some of the sleekest pair of utensils you'll ever find on your dinner table. The chopsticks are complimented by a nesting block that is made out of lacquered bamboo. Link: $35
THOUT UtiliTILE
This is definitely the coolest way to store all your utensils, especially if you live in a small in studio apartment. The THOUT UtiliTILE is lacquered wall tile that has magnetic inserts to hold all your silverware in place to make it look as if you've been moonlighting as a professional knife thrower. Link: $300
Ramen Spoon Fork by Masami Takahashi
Designed for a popular ramen chain in Japan, The Ramen/Spoon Fork, or Spork 2.0 as we like to call it, is a must have for all you kitchen-illiterate bachelors who survive on bowls of ramen everyday. Link: $12
Ken Onion’s Chef’s Best Knife
If you plan on exploring your culinary prowess in the kitchen you've got to make sure you have some good knives. Ken Onion's Chef's Best Knife is built from 16 microthin layers of high carbon steel and features an ergonomic handle that is left and right hand friendly. Link: $370
Jacob Jensen One Slot Toaster
Any design savvy homeowner who wants to outfit their contemporary kitchens with sleek and minimalistic appliances should take a look at Jacob Jensen's One Slot Toaster. The toaster features 9 heating modes, reheating, defrosting, and a memory function for keeping your toasting settings. Link: $131
Frontgate T-Grill
Get ready for the upcoming grilling season with this sleek T-Grill from Frontgate. The T-Grill uses an innovative burner system called "Crossray" that uses left and right ceramic infrared burners which reduce smoke and flareups. It also heats faster than conventional propane grills and has easily controllable low heats for slow cooking. Link: $1000
BroilKing Profressional Griddle
A bowl of Lucky Charms every morning isn't exactly the breakfast of champions. BroilKing's aluminum Professional Griddle has a large non-stick cooking area for cooking all your breakfast favorites and a removable grease tray makes for easy clean up. [$100]
Breville Smart Toaster
If you're very particular about how you like your toast (Hello, British Readers!), you may want to take a good look at Breville's latest whizz-bang kithchen appliance, the Smart Toaster. With a fit and finish comparable to the interior of a Jaguar, the brushed metal Smart Toaster features an LED countdown timer, extra wide slots for bagels or pastries, and a "lift and look" feature that lets you obsessive toast connoisseurs check on the browning midcycle. [$180]
