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Retailer News RETAILER PROFILE KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n APRIL 2017 n www.kitchenwarenews.com 12 Cooking in Albuquerque cutters." Because customers are feeling more cautious about higher cost options, Herring keeps cookware for regular use in the break room, and shows customers the wear and tear the pans sustain f rom regular use. " We'll show them what their cookware looks like after it's been used for a while. We've been using this for the last 5 years or whatever, and this is what it looks like," says Herring. "It's bigger sizes than I would use at home, but we have an example of every brand we sell. And I think people like to see what they're thinking about." As Herring has been reshaping her business model, she has moved to a new space to suit the new needs of her store. "About two and a half years ago, we moved to this location," says Herring. "Better layout, better light, it was definitely time for a move. The new store is much prettier than the old store was." When the store updated its location, the space allowed her to make changes to her previous layout that made everything easier to navigate. " We have rows and rows of Metro shelving," says Herring. "None of them match. I've got old Metro, new Metro, black and white. You don't notice, you just see what 's on it." There are corners dedicated to knives, linens sections and a full gadget wall as well. The only part of the store that regularly changes is three- wheeled shelving units to be moved to make space for classes, and the first row of shelves, which are altered for seasonal items. "We don't move everything around. I know you're supposed to keep it f resh for people, but customers know where everything is. Christmas time, we move a lot of things around the f ront, and bring in a few more things." Herring is always on the lookout for what is next for the industry. From her perspective, focusing on color and adaptations of the classics are the way forward. "Everybody's talking about what's new. There's new colors, new adaptations, but we haven't seen a brand new product," says Herring. "I remember when bread makers came out! In terms of a new category, we're not seeing it. It's back to basics and color. Hot pink mixers and bright Microplanes." KN (cont. from Page 1) Metropolitan Market Opens Sammamish Location Metropolitan Market announced the grand opening of its newest location at 301 228th Ave. SE in Sammamish, Washington. The store opened March 22, marking the seventh Pacific Northwest location for the company. "We are thrilled to open our Sammamish location, providing the very best foods from the Pacific Northwest and around the world in one place," said Metropolitan Market President and CEO, Todd Korman. "Our knowledgeable and passionate team is ready to welcome Sammamish with great service, whether it's a quick bite or a full shop for the week's groceries. We look forward to becoming a trusted member of this community." The Sammamish store is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and features both regional and international specialty products along with grocery essentials, allowing for a convenient one-stop shopping experience. The kitchen shop is filled with tools of the trade, expertly staffed by culinary professionals; a tasting kiosk provides cooking tips and meal suggestions f rom Metropolitan Market's own culinary artists; the floral shop offers the widest selection of cut flowers and hand-tied bouquets in the area; the store's produce includes an array of ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables; the butcher carries naturally raised meat including prime, choice, dry-aged and Wagyu; the f resh seafood department feature local shellfish arriving daily and the beverage department holds a variety of wine and spirits from the Pacific Northwest and around the world. The Sammamish Metropolitan Market runs the gamut unique offerings. The cheese selection provides a vast assortment for customers, including Point Reyes Bay Blue, Ferndale Farmstead Asiago, Pecorino Toscano and the store's very own f resh stretched mozzarella made in-house, while culinary specialists can aid in creating the ultimate cheese or charcuterie platter. An extensive showcase of made-to-order items are be available including Met Market's signature Prime Rib and Mojo Pork sandwiches, a sauté station, ramen noodles and Pizza al Taglio. Customers have choice at their fingertips with a delicious assortment of grab-and-go and build-your- own bars, including a salad bar, hot bar, poke bar, antipasti bar, wraps, sandwiches, sushi, protein pots and self-serve soups made fresh daily. The coffee bar and bakery brew Caffé Vita blends, kombucha on tap and serve up the infamous The Cookie specialty cakes, pastries and gelato. Located on the second level is the mezzanine seating area, which offers a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere for dining and catching up with friends. Metropolitan Markets contribute to the communities they serve. In 2016, the company helped provide more than half a million meals for locals in need throughout the Puget Sound region. Metropolitan Market has existing partnerships with local organizations, including the Sammamish Community YMCA, Sammamish Chamber of Commerce and the Sammamish Farmers Market. The company will continue its strong partnership with the Sammamish Community YMCA as their largest local business contributor. Metropolitan Market is also a presenting sponsor for the Sammamish Farmer's Market, where they will have a table each week during May through September. As an anchor tenant in the eco-friendly Sammamish Village, the Metropolitan Market building was designed in tandem with the Village's green infrastructure. The property utilizes a photovoltaic/solar array that generates renewable energy and directly feeds the electrical system serving Sammamish Village exterior lighting. Green components on site include rainwater harvesting, in which storm water is stored in a below grade vault and filtered for irrigation usage throughout the property. Pervious paving is being used in almost half an acre of Sammamish Village, which helps manage surface water during heavy rainfalls. The project 's outdoor pavilion includes a green roof, which reduces runoff and pre-filters rainwater ahead of entering the underground storm water vault. Developed by TRF Pacific LLC, Sammamish Village will host a broad mix of services in addition to Metropolitan Market, including medical/dental, quick- serve restaurants, sit-down dining and other neighborhood services. To learn more about Metropolitan Market 's Sammamish grand opening progress and guest activities, visit metropolitan-market.com/sammamish/ or follow Metropolitan Market on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. KN The Teorema line, which can be used on all types of stovetops and in the oven, features eye-catching cur ves, smart materials and distinctive design to enrich the cooking experience f rom beginning to end. The high-gauge aluminum material guarantees that heat will be distributed evenly and the temperature will remain stable. Three layers of TopTek Pro, TVS' quality non-stick coating, provide excellent resistance to scratching and abrasion, as well as better cooking results and easy cleanup. A team of MGD designers focused from the outset on the distinguishing features of each piece of Teorema cookware, f rom the body to the handles and lids. "he result is a design where each piece is so much more than just the sum of its parts," said Donald Strum, Principal of Product Design at Michael Graves Design. The special profile of the Teorema cookware handles forms a curve that can naturally be used as a spoon rest during cooking, preventing food residue f rom meeting the cooking surface or with countertops. Handles are comfortable, secure and responsive in the hand with or without an oven mitt or potholder. Glass lids make it easy to see the cooking process and are simple to clean. The quality connection between the body of each piece and its handle offers maximum strength and durability. "Because of the special attention paid to every detail, Teorema cookware helps improve the cooking process, offering cooks at every level an even better kitchen experience," Bertozzini said. This brand new line of cookware will be available in the summer of 2017, ranging in price f rom $74 to $150. KN TVS Introduces Teorema

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