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When I try to explain why I\u2019m so happy these days, I often think about the time spent at the dinner table growing up. My parents are both restaurateurs: They would spend entire days<\/em> on their feet serving others, yet still came home to prepare beautiful meals for the whole family. I remember pork tenderloin<\/a> roasted to perfection and whole branzinos tossed on the grill<\/a> \u2014 always accompanied with dazzling vegetables and a wine that \u201cjust had\u201d to go with it (only a splash for my little sister and I, of course). Earlier this year, I left my corporate job and started working at a cocktail bar that was just named one of the 50 Best in North America<\/a> \u2014 with one of NYC\u2019s top oyster programs \u2014 and I\u2019ve never been happier. I do more than just serve good food and great drinks; I\u2019m a part of a team that\u2019s constantly working together to curate an unforgettable experience for every single person that walks through our doors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n However, it\u2019s not easy work: Those great meals and memories we help create wouldn\u2019t be possible if it weren\u2019t for the lessons I learned from working in restaurants and growing up watching professional kitchens in action. One of the easiest and best ways to make sure everything runs smoothly in the restaurant (and in my home kitchen when I cook for friends and family) is having the right tools at my disposal. That\u2019s why I put together this short list of some of my favorite pieces of multipurpose kitchen tools that are sure to help you craft perfect dining experiences for everyone in your life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n