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Colin Wyatt’s Picks

The chef behind Portland’s hot new restaurant, Twelve, shares his kitchen go-to’s

Colin Wyatt (Eleven Madison Park, DANIEL) is a pro when it comes to knowing his way around a kitchen. He recently returned to Maine to open Twelve, a seasonally focused restaurant that celebrates local ingredients. With the change in location, his must-haves in the kitchen continue to grow (and so does his herb garden!). Even if you aren’t an executive chef at a rave-worthy restaurant in Portland (a high bar to meet), anyone can enjoy and benefit from Colin’s kitchen essentials. 

LINEN KITCHEN TOWELS

When we visited Paris, I bought some vintage linen kitchen towels in the markets on the outskirts of the city. They hold up better than any others. 

aimeesfrenchmarket.com 

MORTAR AND PESTLE

We have a small garden in our backyard, a good amount of which is herbs. I use our mortar and pestle to make quick pestos and chile pastes, and I love the way they look.  

coleandmasonusa.com 

Cole & Mason Granite Mortar & Pestle courtesy of Now You’re Cooking.

BOTTLE OPENER

For whatever reason, I have lots of bottle openers of all kinds. I love having them as little objects around the kitchen, and of course they’re helpful when I need a bottle opener.  

shipwreckmontauk.com 

JOYCE CHEN SCISSORS 

The number one tool in my kitchen is a pair of Joyce Chen scissors. I use them for everything from clipping herbs in the garden to art projects for my kid and even breaking down chickens.  

surlatable.com 

SERVING BOWL

Our kitchen counter always has a bowl of fruit or vegetables out, and they look stunning in these handmade bowls. 

softsetceramics.com 

Photo courtesy of SOFTSET Ceramics.

BRASS BOWL

I love burning palo santo in my home. I found a vintage brass bowl to place the wood into while it is burning, and it has been on an open shelf in my kitchen ever since. 

Etsy.com/shop/HGTCvintage 

Photo courtesy of Katrina Nutter of Hunter Gatherer Trading Co.

STACKABLE VEGETABLE STOCKER

I love this Japanese home goods brand [Yamazaki] and use these vegetable stackers for everything from onions and potatoes to tea and anything else I need organized. 

theyamazakihome.com 

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