Restaurant Supply Auctions

Kitchen cleanout. Looking around for good kitchen resources, we came across this great article in the NYTimes: Restaurant Equipment, Dents Included, on the Block.

Here's a clip:

But what is bad news for restaurants can be good news for consumers: almost 70 percent of New York's 23,000 food establishments close or change hands within their first five years....

The result is an active auction industry that liquidates restaurant equipment, often at a 10th of list prices. These proceedings are open to the public and are advertised in newspapers."

The listings are in the NYTimes - Sunday - Job Market Section - New York Region.
It may not be the best way to find a few plates for your collection, but it could be a great way to stock a new kitchen or to find a heavy duty appliance that you couldn't otherwise afford. MGR

Comments (33)

oooh! I love this. Now my new favorite! Where are the votes???

I like this a lot. Everything is calm and well-edited. It feels peaceful, not overstuffed. With views like this, you don't want to try and compete with them with. Nice!

City views over SF. So jealous!!! Love your space. :)

I'm embarassed at how much your apartment looks like mine (down to tiny details)! Let me know if you ever want to swap and spend a weekend in Miami!

Needless to say I love your place. Not only are you blessed with a beautiful apartment in San Francisco (sigh) but you have impecable taste. If I say so myself.

this gets a big fat yes - any source for the picture above the chair with the laptop?

this is great. i like the wall color. does anyone know where the couch is from?

Beautifully understated. It must feel wonderful to come home and relax. Love it!

Can someone tell me what clips she's using to hang the posters? Love them and they seem very utilitarian.

I love the amount of sunlight and the window art.
Nicely done Sara. Youi've given me some ideas for my place.

love the sofa...

Your space is understated and lovely. I like the San Francisco prints above the sofa and wonder where they are from? Also like the rug too. It's a nice, calming space to come home too. Well done.

Great style! I especially love the reading nook with the globe and mirrored side table. Wish I could have seen your kitchen too!

Those are the most beautiful floors I think I have ever seen

this place is awesome! love the rug in the living area and the bed too!

After spending a weekend in the "city" I am inspired by all things SF. What a beautiful apartment and use of space. I too would love to know where the chaise comes from, the placement is excellent, I will probably do the same.

@GardenMuse: http://orkposters.com/sanfran.html

Realistic, comfortable, and warm. I really like it.

just stunning. simple and elegant without being pretentious. love the bob dylan quote window ;)

Such amaing use of color, in a subtle kind of way.

I really want to see your kitchen and bathroom!

I love all the colorful textiles with the neutral backdrops.

Love! The lamp is perfect, where is it from??

I love it. Feels so personal.

This is so cool!

Love the character of this place - absolute beauty!

not a personal favorite of mine, but you get HUGE props for the bob-dylan-quote art :) homemade, i imagine?

LOVE IT!! especially that plant.

Nailed it!