Kitchen
Baking
See all Baking reviewsThe Pizzas I Made When I Lived in Italy Were the Best I Ever Had. This Outdoor Oven Transports Me Back.
by Katie Quinn
The Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven lets me cook pizza that tastes like the brick oven pies I made with locals in Puglia.
Don’t Let the Super-Cute Wonder Oven Fool You (It’s Not Worth It)
by Michael Sullivan
We tested the Our Place Wonder Oven, but we weren’t wowed by its performance.
Campfire S’mores Are Great. Kitchen S’mores Are Even Better.
by Rose Maura Lorre
Making s’mores indoors can be—dare we say—even better than roasting them over an open fire. Here’s how to achieve delicious s’more heaven in your kitchen.
Coffee
See all Coffee reviewsThe Best Milk Frothers
by Ciara Murray Jordan
After testing 14 milk frothers and frothing up gallons of milk foam, we recommend the Instant MagicFroth 9-in-1 and the Golde Superwhisk.
The 30 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers
by Mari Uyehara and Samantha Schoech
We recommend kettles, grinders, carafes, and cups for your favorite caffeine fiend.
The Best Coffee Makers
by Wirecutter Staff
We think the easiest way to make good coffee is with the Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Coffee Brewer. We also have picks for a budget option, an espresso machine, and more.
Cooking tools and utensils
See all Cooking tools and utensils reviews‘The Bear’ Is Back. Here’s Every Wirecutter Pick We’ve Spotted in Carmy’s Kitchen.
by Alexander Aciman
Here we list every Wirecutter pick we spotted in The Bear’s first two seasons.
The Best Kitchen Scale
by Laura Motley and Tyler Wells Lynch
An accurate and dependable kitchen scale will help you be a better cook, and it’ll cut down on dishes, too.
Pitting Cherries Is Messy and Annoying. This Simple OXO Kitchen Gadget Is a Game Changer.
by Annemarie Conte
While we love tools that can do lots of things, there’s a quiet beauty in a tool that can do one thing impeccably well.
Cookware
See all Cookware reviewsThe Best Nonstick Pan
by Lesley Stockton
We’ve cooked mounds of eggs and more in 27 nonstick pans since 2016, and we recommend the slick and durable Tramontina 10-Inch Professional Restaurant Fry Pan.
How to Clean Baking Sheets
by Marguerite Preston
You can restore your baking sheets’ shine with a fair amount of hard scrubbing. But there’s good news: Your dingy baking sheets are actually fine––maybe even better––just the way they are.
Ask Wirecutter: My Family Uses Scratched Nonstick Pans. Is That Bad?
by Annemarie Conte
Using scratched nonstick pans is not a good idea for many reasons. Here’s how to keep them looking good, and alternative pans you might want to try.
Dining and entertaining
See all Dining and entertaining reviewsThe Best Steak Knife Set
by Tim Heffernan and Lizzy Briskin
We sliced through pounds of steak, chops, and chicken to find a set of steak knives that’s sharp, stylish, and doesn’t break the bank.
The Best Hard Seltzers
by Haley Perry
We tested 12 brands of hard seltzer in 40 flavors to find the cleanest-tasting, most refreshing hard seltzers readily available in stores.
All of My Picnic Guests Ask Me About These Dreamy Tumblers
by Marguerite Preston
Falcon Enamelware’s stylish, durable tumblers have eliminated plastic cups from my summer picnic setup.
Food and grocery
See all Food and grocery reviewsThe Best Canned Negroni, Margarita, and Moscow Mule
by Nick Guy
We tried several ready-to-drink classic cocktails— margaritas, Moscow mules, and Negronis—to find the best ones for summer sipping.
The Best Counter-Depth Refrigerators
by Rachel Wharton
A counter-depth fridge is shallower than a standard-depth model and can make your kitchen feel more streamlined and spacious. But it may cost a bit more.
The Best Gins
by Lesley Stockton
We tasted 12 London Dry gins, mixing up martinis, Negronis, and gin and tonics to find our five favorites.
Kitchen storage
See all Kitchen storage reviewsHow to Organize Your Fridge
by Marguerite Preston
A few clear bins, painter’s tape, and a Sharpie can keep chaos out of your fridge.
The Best Dry Food Storage Containers
by Arianna Flores, Michael Sullivan, and Marguerite Preston
After testing 19 food storage container sets over the years, we recommend the Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers and the Rubbermaid Commercial Containers.
How to Organize Your Pantry So It Works for You (Not Instagram) and Keep It That Way
by Rose Maura Lorre
Do you have a disastrous pantry? We have an easy, step-by-step plan to organize it and keep it that way for good. Hint: Instagrammability is irrelevant.
Large kitchen appliances
See all Large kitchen appliances reviewsThe Best Refrigerators
by Liam McCabe
We surveyed 5,000+ readers and analyzed 28,000+ customer reviews and found that among the major brands, LG fridges tend to make their owners the happiest.
Buying a Gas Stove or Dryer? Read This First.
by Rachel Wharton
The Inflation Reduction Act could save you thousands of dollars on new and efficient electric appliances. Here’s how to maximize it.
The Best Induction Cooktop
by Rachel Wharton
An induction cooktop—safe, sleek, and efficient—can transform your kitchen and the way you cook. Here’s how to choose the best one for you.
Small kitchen appliances
See all Small kitchen appliances reviewsThe Best Vacuum Sealer
by Michael Sullivan
We’ve been testing vacuum sealers since 2017. Our pick is the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro.
The Best Blender
by Lesley Stockton
After testing more than 25 blenders since 2012, we haven’t found a better one than the powerful, durable Vitamix 5200.
The Best Citrus Juicer
by Kelly Dobkin
We tested 15 citrus juicers and picked the best electric and manual models for reaming, squeezing, and large-batch juicing.
Wine and bar
See all Wine and bar reviewsThe Best Insulated Wine Tumblers
by Elissa Sanci
Like stemless wine glasses but with superpowers (cold drinks for hours! won’t shatter by the pool!), our wine tumbler picks ensure smooth summer sipping.
The Best Blanco Tequilas
by Emma Janzen
We tasted 24 blanco tequilas neat and mixed them into margaritas and other cocktails to find our 12 favorites.
The Best Margarita Mixes, Ranked
by Haley Perry
We sampled 12 margarita mixes, on their own and in cocktails, to find the best-tasting of the bunch.
More Kitchen Posts
We Love a Melon Baller, and Not Just for Melons
by Marilyn Ong
A melon baller is a much more versatile tool than it first appears to be, and it’s great for kids to use safely, too.
The Best Thermos
by Trey French and Jordan McMahon
The Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle 2.5 QT is the most comfortable thermos to carry and pour from, and it keeps your drinks hot over a long workday.
Ask Wirecutter: What Are the Best Buy-It-for-Life (and Beyond) Products?
by Annemarie Conte
These heirloom-worthy products are worth the investment.
The Best Faucet-Mounted Water Filter
by Tim Heffernan
Here are our picks for the best water filter to mount on a kitchen faucet.
The Best Meat Thermometers
by Michael Sullivan
After testing over 36 thermometers since 2013, we think the ThermoWorks ThermoPop and the ThermoWorks Dot provide the best speed and accuracy for the price.
This Steamy Grill Brush Makes Me Excited to Clean My Grill
by Marilyn Ong
To keep your grill ready for summer cookouts, cleaning is essential but tremendously annoying. This durable grill brush makes steam cleaning surprisingly easy.
The Best Ice Cream Scoop
by Lesley Stockton and Abigail Bailey
For perfectly round scoops with minimal hassle, you can’t beat the classic Zeroll scoop. It produces gorgeous scoops out of even the densest of desserts.
The Best Vanilla Ice Cream
by Marguerite Preston
Vanilla may be the most basic ice cream, but there is surprising variety among the options in the freezer aisle. We tasted 16 and found two favorites.
The Best Ice Cube Tray
by Nick Guy, Ganda Suthivarakom, and Ciara Murray Jordan
Everyone needs a basic ice cube tray. Our favorite is the OXO Good Grips Ice Cube Tray, which makes 14 half-moon cubes and has a lid that resists freezer burn.
The Best Ice Cream Maker
by Mace Dent Johnson
We’ve tested 21 ice cream makers, and our favorite is the Cuisinart ICE-21. It’s a great tool for beginners and pros alike.
The Best Folding Tables
by Thorin Klosowski
After setting up and breaking down a dozen folding tables, we’d choose the sturdy and compact Office Star Resin Multipurpose Table for extra table space.
32 of the Best Housewarming Gifts
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Thoughtfully chosen housewarming gifts can help a new house or apartment become a home.
The Best Olive Oil You Can Buy at the Store
by Michael Sullivan
We taste-tested 15 bottles of widely available extra-virgin olive oil. Here are our favorites.
The Best Vegan Ice Cream
by Mace Dent Johnson
We tried 35 pints of vegan ice cream from 16 ice cream brands. We loved nine of them, including flavors from Jeni’s, Van Leeuwen, and Trader Joe’s.
8 Tools to Level Up Your Bread Baking Game
by Ben Keough
You don’t need a lot of tools to make good bread, but the right ones can make the process easier, more repeatable, and even more fun.
The Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven
by Michael Sullivan
If you want an appliance that’s more versatile than a pod-shaped air fryer, we recommend the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro.
The Best Vodkas
by Haley Perry
After tasting 15 different vodkas, our testers developed a newfound respect for the spirit, and five favorites.
Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.
by Gabriella Gershenson, Anna Perling, and Wirecutter Staff
These gift baskets offer the best combination of taste, presentation, and value we’ve found, and we think they’ll delight recipients year-round.