Tony Maws – Back to Basics at Craigie on Main

In the culinary world, like many professions, you can only achieve great heights once you’ve mastered the basics. Chef Tony Maws at Craigie on Main has certainly achieved great heights but for his holiday wish list, The James Beard Award nominee takes it back to basics, asking for this unassuming little French fry pan. Available through the JB Prince website (or catalogue) for less than $20, this heavy steel pan is perfect for grilling, searing and browning – building block skills for any professional chef. Get a pan or two for a cook you know and maybe they’ll end up on the cover of Food & Wine someday, too.