A photo of the E. Dehillerin storefront, taken by Chuck Williams on a trip to Paris.
We're always influenced by our travels, and right now we're inspired more than ever by the restaurants, people and culinary traditions of France. Which only makes sense, given the heritage of Williams-Sonoma: After all, it was a trip to Paris that first gave Chuck Williams the idea to open his own kitchenware shop in America in 1956.
Strainers inside E. Dehillerin. Photo credit: Flickr/Richard Allaway
In his first visit to the City of Lights, Chuck was dazzled by the French and their ability to elevate food and cooking. In particular, he was enamored by E. Dehillerin, a cookware emporium near the city's Les Halles market with floor-to-ceiling shelves full of cutlery, cookware, baking tools and ceramics. For him, wandering through its narrow aisles was a revelation: He was blown away by the vast array of specialized equipment that was readily available to both restaurant professionals and home cooks alike.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Inside E. Dehillerin, France’s Oldest Cookware Shop
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