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Tabitha Brown for Target Includes Homeware, Kitchenware

Target Corporation is partnering with actress, author and social media phenomenon Tabitha Brown on four limited-time-only collections that will launch over the next year, beginning in June.

Brown is teaming up with Target to deliver positive wellbeing and joy for guests through Brown’s vibrant and inspirational style. The collections span categories across apparel, swim and accessories items, home and office, food and kitchenware, entertaining and more. Starting Saturday, June 11, Target guests can shop the first collection of more than 75 apparel, swim and accessories items – with most items under $30 – on Target.com and in most Target stores, while supplies last. 

Tabitha Brown for Target is a progression of Target’s existing relationship with Brown, who has been an influencer partner for two years, inspiring Target guests and team members alike with her joyful words of encouragement. In addition, this partnership is one of the many ways Target is continuing to support Black-owned businesses and partner with Black creators and designers, as part of the retailer’s Racial Equity Action and Change commitment.

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Markets Watch: Atlanta, Vegas, Juniper

Check out this month’s issue of Kitchenware News & Housewares Review for previews of the upcoming Atlanta Market (July 12-18) and Las Vegas Market (July 24-28). Here’s a roundup of exhibitors who are going to multiple shows, including IMC’s Juniper Market.

Bella Tunno
Atlanta: Ivystone Group, Floor 11
Las Vegas: Anne McGilvray and Co, Floor 10
JuniperMarket

Kids love snacks! Bella Tunno knows that and that kids love to have fun with snacks. Bella Tunno’s Happy Snacker is first in its class with its simple, two-piece design and 100 percent silicone composition. The key is the two-piece design, making it easy to clean and fill. The lid has super-soft flaps, which make it easy to grab snacks without spilling. The handles make for an easy grip that fits in most cup holders and stroller snack trays.

For wholesale orders: 888.290.8978, customerservice@bellatunno.com

Carmel Ceramica
Atlanta: Werner Frank, Bldg. 2, 12th floor
Las Vegas: Collective Home, C-507

Cozina stoneware bakers from Carmel Ceramica feature a softly sponged, custom glaze that creates a simple but elegant look. Handles on both sides of the bakers allow for easy maneuvering. Choose from rectangular, round and square. They’re available in white, gray, blue and claret/red. Made in Portugal, they’re dishwasher and microwave safe and oven safe to 480 degrees.

For wholesale orders: 831.717.4336, orders@carmelceramica.com

Casafina Living
Atlanta: Bldg. 2, Ste. 1208B
Las Vegas: C-123
JuniperMarket

Casafina Living presents the Poterie Collection, a modern approach to vintage culinary French pottery. Inspired by the timeless gems of Poterie en Grès, the collection pairs distinctive kitchenware and dinnerware pieces with different shapes, textures and dramatic finishes, welcoming a casual look to any home.

For wholesale orders: Matt Hullfish, VP Sales and General Manager, Costa Nova & Casafina. 914.374.0607, matt@casafinaliving.com

Gift Republic Ltd.
Atlanta: B2-1500
Las Vegas: C-1039

Hey, we made it through the pandemic, so we can have a little fun, right? Magenta has a bunch of products it’s bringing to Las Vegas that will help you party or at least smile.

Magenta’s new Beer Can Glass is modeled on the exact proportions of popular cans of beer and is perfect for getting that “beer can feel” while oozing class. It is recommended to wash before use and hand wash only. Not safe for microwaves or dishwashers.

And for those who drink “record” amounts of beer, there’s the Vinyl Bottle Opener, which puts a favorite record on to get in the swing of things. Friendly warning: Don’t get yourself in a spin with this classic bottle opener.

Put the pro in prosecco with a giant Celebration Flute. Pour any bubbly you want into it, but don’t put it in the microwave or dishwasher, which it probably doesn’t fit anyway. So what if it’s the size of a bottle of champagne; you just had one glass!

If the drink comes in a mug, there’s still some fun to be had. The heat-reveal Constellation Mug lights up the night sky. Just add hot water and watch as a world of stars appears. Now you can enjoy your drink by starlight, even in the middle of the day.

​​Embrace the outdoors in every way with the Butterflies Enamel Mug, a great way to blend in with the wildlife on any adventure. (Not safe for microwaves or dishwashers.)

This is the mug we’re glad someone made, the Vegan(ish) Mug. Know someone who is flexetarian? Ovo-lacto-vegan? Freegan? Whatever they call it, we know they cheated and the Vegan(ish) Mug is a great, humorous gift. The Vegan(ish) mugs describe the term Vegan (ish) as “a person who likes to dip their toe into the world of plant-based eating.” They’re not wrong, right? This simple statement is a perfect gift for anyone on the fence in this ishy world.

Make eating your veggies fun with the Jellyfish Food Spiralizer, an easy-to-use, adorable kitchen friend that allows you to spiralize your favorite foods. Simply twist the top to begin the fun.

The Narwhal Herb Infuser may look like it might be a bathtub toy, but it definitely belongs in the kitchen. Let this narwhal help you serve you the most perfectly flavored food every time. It’s a great way to add a bit of fun to your kitchen utensil collection with the cutest kitchen companion and amuse your dinner guests.
Contact information: 44.0.208.542.4836, info@giftrepublic.com

Home Essentials & Beyond
Atlanta: Suite 838A
Las Vegas: Suite 891
JuniperMarket

The 14-inch Oval Wood & Enamel Tray acts as an accent to any table or shelf. The neutral design and sleek shape make it easy to add to favorite serving pieces. ($29.99)

Contact: 732.5690.3600 Ext. 347, nisabella@homeess.com

Zootility Co.
Atlanta: Bldg. 2, Ste. 1500
Las Vegas C-1039

Meat eaters will love this cooking accessory that keeps track of how cooked those proteins are on and off the grill. Each pack consists of six charms: two rare, two medium rare, one medium and one medium well. (We love how there isn’t a well done!) These laser-cut stainless steel charms are food- and dishwasher-safe. The barbed tips allow the charms to stay in place on your proteins (but don’t eat them!). Made in the woods of Maine.

Before or after the barbecue, you can use the Grrilla, a bristle-free grill scraper. Zootility replaced traditional harmful bristles with a strong body of stainless steel, creating a dishwasher-safe grilling accessory. The compact tool lowers the risk of any breaking or chipping and allows for easy use and storage. The Grrilla scraper is compatible with almost any model of charcoal, propane (gas) and campground grills, unlike the grill, is dishwasher safe.

For wholesale orders: 207.536.0639, info@zootility.com

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Hestan Unveils Campania Pizza Oven

Hestan has unveiled its latest product for the residential outdoor kitchen, the Campania Pizza Oven. Inspired by the region of Italy recognized for the invention of pizza, the Campania Pizza Oven marries rustic, artisanal quality with modern innovation and exceptional design.

Comprised of a heavy gauge stainless steel exterior, interior double-walled body construction, a 3/4″ thick ceramic cooking hearth stone, and an efficient and powerful gas-fired radiant burner, the Campania Pizza Oven achieves and retains optimal cooking temperatures quickly with industry-leading efficiency. Its heavy-duty ceramic hearth stone creates a charred artisan crust, while the oven’s unique dome shape traps and recirculates heat for an even cook.

The 449-square-inch ceramic cooking surface accommodates both shareable and personal-sized pizzas, and can be removed from the unit for a thorough cleaning between uses. Its radiant burner technology not only creates natural convection heat for perfectly-baked pizza, but also produces high-intensity infrared rays for roasting or searing meats and vegetables.

The oven comes equipped with an attractive stainless steel cooking cavity front cover, topped with an elegant wood handle, to protect the inside of the oven when not in use, as well as an artisanal stainless steel pizza peel to help you safely insert, remove, and rotate pizza or other food items around the oven.

The Campania Pizza Oven is available in a classic stainless steel finish, or in Hestan’s 12 signature color and finish options, and can be installed as a countertop unit to complement a full outdoor kitchen, or built into a non-combustible structure.

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Americans Favor Margarita as Holiday Drink

Americans’ favorite holiday drink this season is the Margarita, according to Google data examined by experts at Maxima Kitchen Equipment.

The Margarita came in first place with 258,000 average searches per month. The drink is traditionally made up of Cointreau, lime juice, tequila and salt and originates from Mexico.

Mojito is in second place with 234,000 searches per month, which was the most searched cocktail globally. The drink is made up of rum, soda water, mint leaves, granulated sugar and lime and served in a tall glass. The origins of this cocktail can be traced as far back as 1586.

Mimosa took the third spot as America’s favorite cocktail with 199,000 searches. The cocktail is traditionally served in a tall champagne flute and made up of champagne and orange juice.

Cosmopolitan is in fourth place with 189,000 searches. This drink which originates from a steak house in Minneapolis is made up of vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice and fresh lime juice.

In fifth place is the cocktail Pornstar Martini with 182,000 searches. It was ranked as the United Kingdom’s favorite cocktail, but has placed in fifth for the United States. The cocktail is traditionally made with vodka, vanilla syrup, lime juice, passion fruit, prosecco and passoa liqueur. Pornstar Martini was created in the early 2000s in LAB London bar and has risen to popularity ever since, becoming a staple drink of choice.

Negroni is America’s number six choice of holiday drink this season with 179,000 searches per month. The Italian cocktail is made up of gin, Vermouth Rossi, Campari and garnished with orange peel. Traditionally, it is stirred not shaken and served on the rocks.

Long Island Iced Tea is in seventh place with 167,000 searches. The drink consists of syrup, lemon juice, gin, tequila, triple sec and vodka. The cocktail originates from New York and was created in 1972.

In ninth place is Mai Tai with 160,000 searches. The drink originates from California in the 1940s and has been a popular cocktail globally ever since. The ingredients of the cocktail are white rum, lime juice, orange curacao, orgeat syrup.

Taking 10th place is Aperol Spritz with 153,000 searches in the last month. The northern Italian cocktail is composed of Aperol, prosecco and soda water.

“The cocktail industry has grown more and more profitable over recent years,” a Maxima spokesperson said. “However, these search numbers are bigger than anticipated, suggesting that cocktails are now a staple of American culture regardless of if they are consumed at home or at bars.”

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