Broadway Panhandler (CLOSED)

A family business founded in 1939, Broadway Panhandler stocks hard-core products for professional chefs, but there’s also plenty on hand for the gourmet dabbler. The shop’s personality really lies in the fun and innovative kitchen accessories it offers for any level of enthusiast to enjoy. Check out the Edward Salad Hands ($20)—bamboo tossers that look like fingers—or the Onion Goggles ($20), which provide extreme protection while slicing the tear-inducing vegetables. The store also offers the ongoing series Demonstrations and Conversations, which includes demos, tastings and interviews with popular chefs in the area.