Browsing Category

Kitchen

Events Kitchen October 21, 2019

Bluestar Cafe Grand Opening Event with Chef Paul Kahan

Chef Paul Kahan cooking in the Bluestar kitchen at Abt

The newest addition to our ever-evolving showroom had its official opening last night, with a special event led by renowned local chef Paul Kahan. Chef Kahan, best known as the creative force behind Chicago restaurants Blackbird, avec, and The Publican, among others, stopped by Abt to lead guests through a multi-course cooking demonstration utilizing Bluestar kitchen appliances. Attendees…

Continue Reading

Events Internet of Things Kitchen February 27, 2019

Samsung Family Hub Event

Whether you already own a Samsung Family Hub refrigerator or you’re considering adding one to your kitchen, this informational event will help you learn to get the most out of its full capabilities. Our friends from Samsung will be on hand to demonstrate the versatility of the Family Hub and all of the benefits that its smart technology…

Continue Reading

CES 2019 Kitchen January 9, 2019

CES 2019: LG HomeBrew Craft Beer System

With the meteoric growth in both the home brewing and smart home industries, it’s not surprising to attend a consumer electronics trade show and see products that combine them both. The LG HomeBrew is a countertop appliance that aims to take the mess and trial out of brewing beer. Simply insert a series of ingredient capsules, add water,…

Continue Reading

Kitchen December 13, 2018

Abt Gift Guide: For the Coffee Lovers

gifts for coffee lovers

Nearly everyone loves coffee, or at least begrudgingly drinks it as a way to stay awake all day. If you’re still on the hunt for a gift for that hard-to-buy-for someone, consider one of these coffee-related gifts. We love the stuff as much as anyone else, so we’ve put together a collection of some of our favorite gifts…

Continue Reading

Kitchen Recipes November 20, 2018

Abt-solutely Delicious: Thanksgiving in a Blanket

We’re pulling this post out of the archives in preparation for the inevitable leftover situation we’ll all be facing the day after Thanksgiving. It’s one of our favorite recipes because it requires minimal effort, essentially zero cooking skills, and you’ll only need to buy one item. That makes it especially perfect after two days filled with Thanksgiving cooking…

Continue Reading

Kitchen Videos November 13, 2018

Thanksgiving Dinner with Miele Appliances

Holiday cooking season is in full swing, and we’re always looking for ways to be better prepared and work more efficiently in the kitchen. Our quest took us to the Miele Experience Center at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, where we chatted with the pros from Miele about some of their latest products. They showed us some…

Continue Reading

Abt Exclusive Kitchen May 3, 2018

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2018

Mother’s Day is just over a week away, and you might be scrambling to find a great gift for Mom. But we’re here to help. Here’s a quick pick for a variety of Mother’s Day gift ideas that fit into any budget and wi Fitbit Versa The newest wrist-mounted activity tracker from the company that basically invented them, the…

Continue Reading

Contests Kitchen March 1, 2018

Win this GE Café Slide-In Range

Planning a kitchen remodel this spring? You’ll want to enter our March appliance contest. All month long, we’re giving you the chance to win this GE Café Range, in your choice of stainless steel or slate black finishes. With an edge-to-edge six burner cooktop, double oven with convection, and an integrated cast iron griddle, this range packs a…

Continue Reading