Michael Voltaggio

Sous VideThe old and new trend in cooking - Sous VideTracing its beginning to the 17th century, Sous Vide was re-discovered in the 20th century, and has made a big comeback. Sous Vide translates literally from the French to Under Vacuum. The modern technique involves vacuum sealing food in plastic bags, and precisely cooking for a long time at low temperatures. The outcome is a flavor-intense dish with a freshly cooked taste, vividly colored vegetables, and new texture and taste sensations. Two French chefs, Bruno Goussault and Georges Pralus independently began developing the modern Sous Vide techniques in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Today Sous Vide cooking is common in the Michelen Star rated restaurant Le Meurice in Paris, Charlie Trotter's in Chicago, as well as Thomas Keller's, The French Laundry in Yountville, CA. and Per Se in New York, NY.Home cooking Sous Vide requires a vacuum sealer, an immersion circulator, and a pot. Thomas Keller has written a cookbook with Sous Vide techniques and recipes appropriately called Under Pressure. I'd also recommend the YouTube Videos produced by Top Chef winner, Michael Voltaggio (just search for Michael Voltaggio). He has a very good 3-video series on Sous Vide chicken. At the 2015 Kitchen and Bath International Show (KBIS), GE® Appliances previewed an all-in-one Sous Vide solution. It's a new induction cooktop pre-programmed for Sous Vide. It requires an optional Immersion Circulator ($150) which connects with the cooktop via Bluetooth. If you're remodeling your kitchen or considering a new cooktop,

More Great Appliance and Plumbing Values in 2014 Best Selection and Prices at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center What can customers expect in appliances and plumbing fixtures in 2014? The industry will continue to feature products which represent tremendous values for consumers. If you look at the price of a refrigerator thirty years ago, you'd find that a really good price on a side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water dispenser would be between $1300 and $1500. Today, you can get a side-by-side refrigerator with dispenser for around $1000, AND it will cost much less to operate than ever before! Think about that. Consider the cost of a new car thirty years ago and compare it with the cost of a new car today. The cost of cars has increased many times over! While luxury appliances can be very expensive, the range of prices and selections in appliances has never been wider. At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC), customers can select from the finest appliances the industry has to offer, but they can also find major brand appliances to fit any budget. Popular priced mass appliance brands such as Frigidaire, GE, Amana, and Whirlpool are regularly featured at UAKC sale prices. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center also offers a wide variety of plumbing fixtures in top brands such as Toto, Brizo, HansGrohe, and others.   During 2013, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center sponsored a variety of cooking demonstrations in their showrooms in Studio City and Calabasas as well as offsite

Appliance and Plumbing Fixtures in Live Showrooms Selection Makes a Difference at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center During a recent celebrity cooking event at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC), comments from guests and others made it abundently clear that having a spacious showroom with great selection and live kitchens made ALL the difference. As UAKC President and CEO, Igor Royz said, "We have live kitchens in our showrooms. You can come to the showrooms. You can test drive the appliances that we sell." "To walk into an appliance store that actually has equipment that we would use in our Professional Kitchen is pretty cool...This is by far the best demo kitchen we've ever worked in." Michael Voltaggio, Celebrity Chef owner of Ink Restaurant, and Top Chef Winner. "The best kind of equipment you want - refrigerators, stoves, bathroom fixtures, kitchen plumbing fixtures. They've got it all right here under one roof, and top stuff - quality and selection." Ed Begley, Jr., Actor Speaking of the live Jenn-Air wall oven with a built-in culinary center, Celebrity Chef Michael Voltaggio said, "I came across that oven and it was like I'd just seen a Ferrari or something, I was all "WOW, look at this oven!" Designer Sarah Akbary, of Akbary Interiors... says "There's such beautiful selection to choose from that you never need to open up a catalogue and say, "This is the one I'm talking about". It's right here - installed for you to see." Akbary, added, "I think what's

Why Customers Love Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center During a recent celebrity cooking event at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center here's what UAKC owner, Igor Royz, had to say about his professional sales associates training. "We send our employees to appliance manufacturers all over the world to get factory training. They ARE professionals at what they do." Royz went on to talk about the services after the sale at UAKC. "We do in house installation. Our delivery personnel are our employees. They're factory certified to install the products that we sell." But, don't take it from us. Here's what others that were interviewed had to say. Baron Rogers of Kelly Baron Design says, "Universal Appliance has been an integral part of our business - being able to go from sales all the way through installation. It cuts down a lot of lag time and there's less complication when dealing with one vendor that can cover the process from start to finish." "I've experienced that at some of those big box stores the people on the floor just don't know it. They're like the people that operate the fork lift or the pallet jack. They don't really know how it works or much about it at all. So if you want to learn the features and learn the equipment, you want to come to a place like this."- Ed Begley Jr. Here's the complete video (3 1/2 minutes) featuring interviews from those above as well as others.   Universal Appliance and

Universal Discoveries at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Michael Voltaggio at The Limitless Kitchen event On Saturday Sept. 7th, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center hosted a spectacular epicurean event at their Studio City location. The event featured cooking demonstrations from Viking, Thermador, and Jenn-Air with coffee and dessert by Miele. Wine and cocktails were served to accompany these fabulous treats. Guests were eligible for door prizes and some very nice raffle prizes.Headlining the event was Celebrity Chef Michael Voltaggio, owner of, Ink, one of the hottest new restaurants in Southern California. Chef Voltaggio not only created some stunning dishes, he was also on hand to autograph his latest book. Here are some photos from the event. Beef cheeks with turnip and beef threads Branzino with roasted cauliflower, fermented grape and caper powder Michael Voltaggio autographing his book for Igor Royz, owner of Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, surrounded by Royz family.Owner of Ink Restaurant in West Hollywood, selected as One of Food and Wine's Best New Chefs of 2013, and Top Chef winner, Voltaggio heats things up during the Universal Discoveries event at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center in Studio City.Stop in one of the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center locations today to find out about the latest trends in appliances and plumbing fixtures. Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City:

It's not too late. HURRY IN TODAY Sept. 7 Universal Discoveries in Studio City On Saturday, Sept. 7th from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM, Chef Michael Voltaggio will be displaying his dazzling culinary expertise and signing copies of his book at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center in Studio City.Owner of Ink Restaurant in West Hollywood, selected as One of Food and Wine's Best New Chefs of 2013, and Top Chef winner, Voltaggio is headlining the Universal Discoveries event at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center in Studio City. Guests will also experience chefs from, Viking, Thermador, and Jenn-Air preparing dishes to impress the palate, as well as reps from Miele providing dessert and coffee. To add to the excitement there will be an hourly raffle, door prizes, and sale prices on appliances and plumbing fixtures with no-interest financing for 12 months. WHAT: Cooking demonstration and book signing with Chef Michael Voltaggio, as well as cocktails, wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, door prizes, and much more. WHEN: Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 12:00PM – 4:00PM WHERE: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, 12050 Ventura Blvd., Studio City (on the southeast corner at Laurel Canyon). Hurry in! Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center facebook twitter  

Universal Discoveries: The Limitless Kitchen Sept. 7th at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center - Studio City Held at the 10,500 sq. ft. UAKC showroom location in Studio City, the Universal Discoveries event will feature chefs from Viking, Thermador, and Jenn-Air all preparing dishes to please the palate. Miele appliances will be hosting coffee and desserts. Owner of Ink Restaurant in West Hollywood, selected as One of Food and Wine's Best New Chefs of 2013, and *Top Chef winner, Michael Voltaggio is headlining the Universal Discoveries event. Voltaggio will be displaying his dazzling culinary expertise and signing copies of his new book. See banner ad below: The event will feature hors d' oeuvres, wine, cocktails, celebrity chef book signing, door prizes, raffles, discounts on appliances, and 12 months no interest financing. *Michael Voltaggio won Top Chef 6 by beating his brother Bryan. Voltaggio brother Bryan is currently competing on Top Chef Masters on Bravo and continues to wow the judges with his innovative style. For all your appliance and plumbing fixture needs call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today. Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center facebook twitter  

Universal Discoveries Chef Michael Voltaggio at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Mark your calendar. On Sept. 7th Chef Michael Voltaggio will be displaying his dazzling culinary expertise and signing copies of his book VOLT Ink: Recipes, Stories, Brothers. Owner of Ink Restaurant in West Hollywood, selected as One of Food and Wine's Best New Chefs of 2013, and Top Chef winner, Voltaggio is headlining the Universal Discoveries event at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center in Studio City. Guests will also experience chefs from, Viking, Thermador, and Jenn-Air preparing dishes to impress the palate, as well as reps from Miele providing dessert and coffee. To add to the excitement there will be an hourly raffle, door prizes, and sale prices on appliances and plumbing fixtures with no-interest financing for 12 months. WHAT: Cooking demonstration and book signing with Chef Michael Voltaggio, as well as cocktails, wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, door prizes, and much more. WHEN: Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 12:00PM – 4:00PM WHERE: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, 12050 Ventura Blvd., Studio City (on the southeast corner at Laurel Canyon).   More about Michael Voltaggio:   Check out the menu at MVink.com, and read the what the LATimes had to say below: "Ink, a casual place with a cozy, but edgy decor and a small plates format. One thing you'd never call Voltaggio's food is rustic. This is stylized, cutting-edge cuisine more influenced by new techniques and experimental kitchens around the world than by any one place or particular cuisine."