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With Thanksgiving around the corner, millions of Americans are gearing up to prepare a memorable holiday feast.
An untapped resource that most people are not aware of are restaurant supply stores. The places where your favorite restaurants shop offer everything from heavy-duty baking sheets to precision knives, to residential kitchen supplies at surprisingly affordable prices.
Why shop at a local restaurant supply store?
Experts at Standard Restaurant Supply believe that everyone deserves access to the same high-quality kitchen tools that professional chefs use every day. Many of the items are designed to withstand the rigors of a commercial kitchen, meaning they'll perform well and last even longer in a home environment.
In addition,, they stock a wider selection than typical retail stores. Whether you're looking to stock up on essentials or you're hoping to find a unique, memorable gift, the aisles are full of surprising finds that will inspire any level of cook.
Standard Restaurant Supply believes that anyone can be great in the kitchen with the right tools. And if you're ready to invest in your own culinary skills or help someone else on their journey, there's no better place to shop this season.
And now is a great time to start shopping too, as their Black Friday sale begins Nov. 21.
Standard Restaurant Supply is open to the public, with no membership required
"Thanksgiving is one of our busiest times," says Ashlyn Droge, store manager. "We see a huge variety of customers from professional chefs, to someone roasting their turkey for the first time. People are coming in prepping for their Thanksgiving meal, doing a little bit of early Christmas shopping"
Great finds at a restaurant supply store
Syrups — Standard carries over 200 different types of drink syrups from Torani, Davinci and Monin.
High-Quality Knives — Once you have used a good commercial knife, you can never go back, and they make excellent gifts.
Baking Sheet — Heavy-duty, commercial-grade baking sheets and pans that distribute heat evenly for perfect baking results. (Standard is offering a free sheet pan with any $25 purchase from now until Thanksgiving)
Glassware — You can find glasses of all shapes and styles: you don't have to buy a whole case, buy one, a couple, or six; honestly, however many you need for your holiday feast.
Food Storage Containers — Get your kitchen in perfect working order with an organized kitchen, Standard has a great selection of professional and home kitchen storage solutions.
Small Kitchen Appliances —Standard has a great selection of commercial and residential countertop appliances. All residential Kitchenaid mixers and accessories are on sale until Thanksgiving.
Gourmet Baking Chocolates — You'll find chocolates made specifically for baking, with optimal sugar and fat balances, which can make a noticeable difference in taste and texture compared to standard grocery store chocolate.
Cutting Boards — Large, durable cutting boards made from wood or plastic that can withstand heavy use and are easy to sanitize.
Cast Iron and Carbon Steel Cookware — Sturdy skillets and pans that retain heat well and are ideal for searing, frying, and roasting.
Utensils — High-quality ladles, spatulas, whisks, and tongs designed to withstand high temperatures and heavy use.
Commercial Blender — Powerful blenders that handle tougher tasks like pureeing soups, crushing ice, or making smoothies.
Measuring Tools — Precise measuring cups and spoons, and commercial-grade scales for accurate portioning and baking.
Baking and Pastry Tools — Rolling pins, piping bags, silicone mats, and other specialty tools for making desserts and baked goods.
Standard Restaurant Supply has been in Salt Lake for over 40 years and has nine locations throughout the western United States.
"It really is a shopping experience, most people who come in for the first time are shocked by how big our showroom is, we have 100,000 square feet of kitchen and dining supplies," says Droge.
Black Friday sale highlights
Standard Restaurant Supply's Pre-Black Friday sale launches on Nov. 21 and runs through Thanksgiving weekend. Come in for great prices on Kitchenaid, Wilton, Cambro, Tuxton, Libbey Glass and don't forget to pick up your free bun pan with a $25 purchase.
