Wolfgang Puck Reversible Grill & Griddle

Frontgate Welcomes Wolfgang Puck Recently, I was privileged to enjoy the culinary skills of Wolfgang Puck, one of the best-known and respected chefs in the world. Standing at his side, we whipped up everything from natural baby food to soups to seared steaks, effortlessly. As in every profession, the key is having the right equipment. It's the difference between cooking and cuisine. So in his restaurants and his own home kitchen, Wolfgang uses only the best equipment, crafted to his own specifications. Now, we are proud to announce that his new Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Collection is available exclusively at Frontgate. The collection includes the best selection of cookware and state-of-the-art appliances and accessories.

"Success in the kitchen is easy when you have the benefits of professional equipment in your home" -Wolfgang Puck

Each product is designed to the highest standards of quality, manufactured to withstand the rigors of a commercial restaurant kitchen, and engineered with functional features you won't find anywhere else.

Wolfgang Puck believes the home cook should be able to do everything a restaurant cook can do, but on a smaller scale. So he incorporated all of the features and benefits of restaurant equipment into this assortment, plus a few added benefits.

These tools reflect the basics that every home or professional chef should have, with distinctive designs to fit in with any kitchen décor. With the right equipment, and fresh ingredients, you will become a better cook.

Bon appétit!

Paul Tarvin, President

Who is Wolfgang Puck?

Wolfgang Puck is credited with reviving California's rich culinary heritage. His cooking innovations, a result of blending fresh California ingredients with his classical French techniques, are enjoyed by world leaders, stars and fellow chefs alike. Home chefs can now share Wolfgang's talents through his line of gourmet kitchen equipment designed exclusively for Frontgate. How he got started The Austrian-born Puck began his formal training at age 14, inspired by his mother, Maria, a hotel chef. Encouraged by a friend, Wolfgang left Europe in 1973 after honing his craft in the master kitchens of three-star French restaurants. His first stop in the United States was as chef at the restaurant La Tour in Indianapolis. Puck made the move to Los Angeles in 1975, and became both chef and part owner of Ma Maison. Fame and acclaim quickly followed — a combination of a dynamic personality and a culinary brilliance that bridged tradition and invention.

Wolfgang lives in Beverly Hills and has three sons, Cameron, Byron, and Oliver.

Serving up his culinary delights
Wolfgang's signature restaurant, Spago, opened in 1982 in West Hollywood on the Sunset Strip. This venture was an instant culinary phenomenon, and put his signature dishes — including his line of gourmet pizzas — on the map. During its popular eighteen years, Spago earned many accolades, including the prestigious Restaurant of the Year award by the James Beard Foundation in 1994.

Over a span of twenty years, an empire of Wolfgang Puck dining establishments has opened, including 12 fine dining restaurants in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Palo Alto and Maui and 51 casual dining and quick service restaurants in nationwide urban centers, airports and supermarkets.

Some of his most popular restaurants include Chinois in Santa Monica and Las Vegas, San Francisco's Postrio, Granita in Malibu, Vert in Los Angeles, Trattoria del Lupo in Las Vegas, and his latest creation, Cut, a gourmet steakhouse in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

He has also written many cookbooks, including Modern French Cooking for the American Kitchen, Adventures in the Kitchen with Wolfgang Puck, and Live, Love, Eat! The Best of Wolfgang Puck.

Product Details

The heating element on the Reversible Grill & Griddle is embedded directly into the cast aluminum plate. This ensures a fast pre-heat time and an even heat distribution throughout the large cooking surface. "I take my grill & griddle with me during every catering event, as it is the perfect size to prepare a wide variety of foods, from perfectly seared steak to wafer-thin crepes," says Wolfgang Puck. A Xylan Eterna® metal utensil safe nonstick coating is used, so in-between dishes simply wipe the surface clean for uninterrupted cooking. Tips for using the Reversible Grill & Griddle This item is the perfect size when preparing appetizers while entertaining. Wolfgang uses it to prepare mini sautés on six-inch skewers comprised of shrimp, chicken, and beef. To prepare this dish, cut the chicken and/or beef into 24 equal strips, each about 3" by 1". Thread each strip on a skewer, passing the tip of the skewer back and forth along the length of the strip as you would a needle through a strip of cloth. Arrange the skewers on a large platter or in a baking pan. Cover and refrigerate until needed. When ready, lay the skewers on the Griddle and cook until brown.