ROB MCCARTHY

After spending countless hours researching and analyzing over 40,000 customer reviews, I’ve identified the best kitchen faucets with pull down sprayer currently available. A quality pull-down faucet transforms your daily kitchen routine, making everything from rinsing vegetables to filling large pots significantly easier. The pull-down sprayer design has become the gold standard for modern kitchens. … Read more

Running a busy commercial kitchen demands equipment that can withstand constant use while delivering reliable performance. After testing dozens of models in our restaurant kitchen facility, I’ve identified the best commercial kitchen faucets that combine industrial durability with practical functionality. These faucets handle everything from pre-rinsing stacks of dishes to filling large stock pots, all … Read more

After spending three months testing 15 different under sink water filter systems in my home, comparing lab certifications, measuring flow rates, and tasting gallons of filtered water, I’ve identified the best under sink water filters for . I installed each system myself, tracked filter lifespans, and even had water tested by a certified lab to … Read more

Finding the best port wine glasses for after dinner can transform your evening ritual from ordinary to memorable. Port deserves better than a standard wine glass. Its rich, complex flavors and aromatic intensity call for specific glassware designed to concentrate those distinctive notes while balancing the higher alcohol content. I have spent years collecting and … Read more

I still remember the first time I served a classic Tom Collins cocktail to guests at my home bar. The tall, slender glass caught the light perfectly, condensation beading on the crystal-clear surface as the gin, lemon, and soda water mingled with ice. That moment made me realize that choosing the best Collins glass set … Read more

I spent three months testing fifteen different wine glasses with Pinot Noir from Burgundy, Oregon, and California. What I discovered changed how I think about stemware forever. The best burgundy wine glasses for red wine do not just hold your drink. They transform the entire tasting experience by concentrating delicate aromas and allowing proper aeration. … Read more

I remember the first time I poured a bold Napa Cabernet into a proper Bordeaux glass. The difference was night and day. What had been a pleasant wine became an experience—aromas opened up, tannins softened, and I finally understood why sommeliers obsess over glassware. The best Bordeaux wine glasses for Cabernet Sauvignon are specifically designed … Read more

Finding the right wine glass can transform your drinking experience from ordinary to extraordinary. If you love Riesling – whether it’s a crisp dry bottle from Germany’s Mosel region or a sweet late-harvest offering from Alsace – the shape of your glass matters more than you might think. Riesling wines are celebrated for their delicate … Read more

The first time I poured a 20-year-old Tawny Port into a proper dessert wine glass, the difference was immediate and unmistakable. The concentrated aromatics that rose from that tulip-shaped bowl revealed notes of dried fig, toasted almond, and caramel that I had never detected before using standard stemmed cocktail glasses. That moment transformed how I … Read more

A champagne saucer glass, also known as a coupe glass, is a stemmed glass with a wide, shallow bowl originally designed for champagne but now primarily used for cocktails served “up” (without ice). The legend says the shape was modeled after Marie Antoinette’s breast, though historians debate this romantic tale. What we do know for … Read more