Panini maker recommendations?
Mar 17, 2010 | 2:48 pm
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Panini maker recommendations?
I thought there was a thread on this, but a search doesn't turn it up, so apologies if I missed it.
I'm finally thinking it's time to buy a Panini maker. Anybody have any recommendations for which model to purchase? Is this a case where "more expensive is better"?
I'm finally thinking it's time to buy a Panini maker. Anybody have any recommendations for which model to purchase? Is this a case where "more expensive is better"?
Mar 17, 2010 | 3:36 pm
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Havent tried it myself but the kid swears by it.
Mar 17, 2010 | 11:39 pm
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I own a Breville panini press. It's a glorified George Foreman grill. Sturdy as heck. In fact, I just used it tonight. It was highly recommended by someone a couple of years ago. I believe I bought it at Williams Sonoma.
There is a thread somewhere on FT about this. It was the catalyst that got me going.
There is a thread somewhere on FT about this. It was the catalyst that got me going.
Mar 29, 2010 | 6:17 pm
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The Cuisinart Griddler is one my my favorite small kitchen appliances...not strictly a panini maker, but does make great paninis.
Looks like they've dropped the price $50 from when I got mine, too.
Looks like they've dropped the price $50 from when I got mine, too.
Mar 31, 2010 | 9:29 pm
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We have one of these. It works reasonably well but sometimes doesn't fold over quite evenly, spreading the panini-to-be contents out a little bit.
Apr 17, 2010 | 11:02 pm
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The Cuisinart Griddler is one my my favorite small kitchen appliances...not strictly a panini maker, but does make great paninis.
Looks like they've dropped the price $50 from when I got mine, too.
Looks like they've dropped the price $50 from when I got mine, too.
Apr 19, 2010 | 10:23 pm
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In September 2009 I purchased a Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler Stainless-Steel 4-in-1 Grill/Griddle and Panini Press through Amazon.com for our Village Center Bistro - it has been in use five days a week since then, in a semi-restaurant environment, with no problems at all. Folks love the panini, and the price was right - $235 MSRP, $100 from Amazon. And, at least two customers have purchased their own as a result of the presence and quality they observed in our bistro.
Apr 20, 2010 | 8:21 am
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I went ahead and bought a Breville and love it.
Very sturdy, and seems to be well made.
I plug it in before I put the sandwiches together, and it is ready to go before I'm even finished making them.
Very easy cleanup - even melted cheese just wipes right off.
Very sturdy, and seems to be well made.
I plug it in before I put the sandwiches together, and it is ready to go before I'm even finished making them.
Very easy cleanup - even melted cheese just wipes right off.