The staff at Carter's Kitchen was rather concerned about patrons

Ramsay already plans to revisit Pantaleone's for a follow-up that will air next season, Pete tells me."We're supposed play soccer when he comes back," Pete smiles.So what was the best part of the whole experience?"To me, as a chef, it was a honor to meet this guy and work with him in the kitchen," Pete says. "It was the thrill of a lifetime, it really was."A small outdoor fire has forced I'On neighborhood favorite Carter's Kitchen to shutter for a few days. Esteemed chef Robert Carter told Eater that the flames were contained to an outdoor deck but destroyed the walk-in refrigerator, several air conditioning units,Cheese&Pizza tools wholesalers a few water heaters and the storage facility. Though the equipment was damaged, no one was injured in the accident. Carter stated that the eatery should reopen in time for Charleston Restaurant Week, starting January 8.

The staff at Carter's Kitchen was rather concerned about patrons with New Year's Eve reservations and to keep the celebration merry, were calling several other Charleston establishments to score the diners a coveted table elsewhere for the holiday. When Michelle and Jon Christy bought their 1980s-era home in North Tustin, Calif.,high quality non-stick knife much of the residence already was remodeled.Except for the kitchen. It was dated. And it was olive green."I wanted to lighten up the kitchen, because the kitchen had been dark," Michelle Christy said. "I thought white cabinets would give it a nice, clean, crisp look."

They didn't stop there. Today, with a demolition behind them, and new Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances along with a spacious island, the couple's kitchen is not just brighter; it also reflects several current trends in culinary design.Nearly half of new homeowners undertaking a home improvement project within three months of buying a residence set their sights on a kitchen overhaul, according to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors.The array of choices for big-ticket appliances to even a simple backsplash can be daunting. But people should consider what will appeal to a broad range of future homebuyers. Even a minor remodel can recoup most of the cost when the owners resell, according to Remodeling magazine's 2013 Cost vs. Value report.The takeaway from all this?