Aside from the usual spots where's a good spot to buy a chef's knife?

–Dianne

Korin is a tiny little shop that specializes in Japanese tableware and knives, which typically have a sharper edge and are lighter in weight than their western counterpart. Korin is a well-known secret among top NYC chefs. Don't be put off by the $6,000.00 sushi knives-they have $40.00 knives, too.

What is the name of the place that sells lots of discontinued patterns?

–Wendy

Alyssa bought a bunch of china and crystal from Replacements. The prices good and they're totally reliable. But also check ebay because Replacements sometimes sells stuff on ebay for cheaper than they do on their own website!

Where can I find bulbs for an antique chandelier? I need those little bulbs that kind of look like flames.

–Christine

We thought we were out of luck when Just Bulbs closed downtown but we just found out that they've reopened on 60th Street. They have every kind of light bulb under the sun--you can even email them a photo of the bulbs you need and they'll UPS them to you.

We need a new coffee maker but don't have much room under the kitchen cabinets. Don't like to grind my own beans but I do like good coffee and I like a thermal carafe.

–Dani

Alyssa swears by her rather short Capresso. It's a bit pricier than Mr. Coffee but the coffee tastes amazing, uses a metal mesh filter (better taste), has a timer, and most important of all--the carafe pours without leaking and actually keeps the coffee warm for a couple of hours.

Where can I get a KitchenAid mixer repaired if I live in Westchester? I don't want to bring it to Brooklyn or LI. Thanks!

–Lisa

Unfortunately, there is not a factory-authorized Kitchen Aid repair spot in Westchester. There is one in Syracuse though! Kitchen Aid does offer factory repair in Ohio and you can order a shipping kit from them at 800.541.6390 for $32.00. This includes the box, packing materials and shipping to and from the factory. They'll call you with a diagnosis and repair cost. They told us 4-6 weeks, so if you're a big mixer, it might not be worth the wait.