Wine Cooler

It’s officially spring, and summer is right around the corner. We’re in the peak season for afternoon parties and gatherings, and if you’re playing host and looking for ways to keep guests entertained during your events, you might be inclined to gather in the living room or parlor. But if you’ve never considered your kitchen a space for fun, you’re missing out on a prime opportunity. When you’re all together in the kitchen, you have the chance for a more relaxed, intimate setting, and you’ll have the bonus of keeping all the tools you need for a great get-together right at your fingertips. Fridges and Chillers What’s a proper reception without drinks? When prepping a party area, the best tool to utilize is without a doubt a reliable wine cooler. Whether for storing wine or if you just want a place to chill non-alcoholic bottles, this can be an integral part of both your party and your kitchen. The wine cooler will cultivate the best temperature for drinks when a refrigerator isn’t quite specialized enough for the task. You won’t have to fuss about running out of ice with a chiller like this handy, either. Additionally, no party is complete without snacks, and a wine cooler can be great extra storage for cheeses, chocolate, olive oil, or anything else that might otherwise bulk up the fridge. With a handy wine cooler, it also offers you the freedom of versatility. Whether you’re pouring drinks or allowing self-serve, this appliance allows easy

While most homeowners turn to a premium refrigerator for their food and beverage storage needs, if you’re a wine collector you know that the only appliance that will effectively meet your needs is a wine cooler. Wine coolers, also known as wine refrigerators, are specifically designed to store and preserve wine, providing a host of advanced features and functions that ensure your wines taste absolutely exquisite. But what should you look for in a new wine cooler? To help with your search, we’ve compiled some useful information on things you need to consider when investing in a wine cooler. Wine Cooler Storage Space You need a wine cooler that can properly store your entire wine collection, and the first thing to consider when searching for a new unit is the amount of storage space you need. Wine coolers come in a variety of sizes that help homeowners store both big and small wine collections. Most mid-sized units can hold between 20 to 50 bottles of wine, but there are also massive coolers that can store over 100 bottles. Should you only have a small selection of wines you want to preserve, you can invest in a small wine cooler to hold around 10 to 15 bottles. There are even miniature units available that preserve two bottles of wine. Thanks to a host of offerings from premium brands, you’ll be able to find the right cooler for your wines no matter the size of your collection. Temperature, Humidity and Wine Racks

Buying an Appliance for Valentines Day?The question of the day is should I get my love a new appliance for Valentine's Day? Let's review.Is an appliance romantic? Not necessarily. A washing machine could make your loved one think of drudgery. On the other hand, a built-in coffee maker/espresso machine like this Jenn-Air might make your loved one's heart flutter. We can help you with that at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.Should I add a Valentine's card or a ribbon to the gift? If you're surprising your spouse with a dishwasher, we'd suggest you start with a dozen roses and a box of chocolates to accompany the dishwasher. We've got just the dishwasher for you, too! Not just a dishwasher, but this Miele Dishwasher. It's an unbelievable price for one of the world's highest quality appliance brands.Wine is always appreciated. Get a bottle of his or her favorite wine, and accompany it with a new wine reserve like the Sub Zero below: Finally, a really top-notch countertop appliance, such as the Wolf Gourmet Countertop Oven might be just the thing to put a smile on the face of your significant other.If you're in a relationship, take it from me. Whatever you do, Don't forget Valentine's Day.Call or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today for relief from impending Valentine's Day distress.  

Colorful Salute to the New YearCranberry Champagne CocktailHeres a great adaption of the traditional glass of champagne to bring in the New Year. Not only tasty, it's a colorful departure from tradition. Tyler Florence - Food Network 1 -ounce cranberry juice (sweetened)1 wedge limeChampagne or sparkling wineCranberries (frozen)In a chilled Champagne flute add cranberry juice and a squeeze of lime. Top off the glass with Champagne. Garnish with 3 or 4 cranberries. This is one of my favorite ways to convert Champagne into a delightful holiday drink. It adds just a tad of sweetness and color. Feel free to adapt this. Substitute a cube of sugar instead of the cranberries. No lime wedge? Use an orange slice. It's your party. You make the rules!If you need something to store a few bottles of wine or maybe Champagne, check with the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Here's an example of a 6 bottle wine cooler from Vinotemp.Vinotemp EPCV006Vinotemp Cavanova 6-Bottle Thermoelectric Wall-Mounted Wine CoolerConveniently store and display 6 of your favorite wines in this sleek wall-mounted wine cooler by Cavanova. Utilizing eco-friendly thermoelectric technology, this all black cooler operates quietly with little vibration. A user friendly digital touch screen control panel located on the left side of the door allows you to adjust the temperature of the cooler for reds and whites. Organizing bottles inside this cooler is simple; each bottle has its own compartment making it easy to choose which wine to serve your guests.For all your needs with

Here's some help with your new wet barFrom Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Think of what you need for a wet bar. You need a bar area. That implies cabinets with storage for glasses and bar supplies. And if you want it to be "wet" it needs a working faucet and sink. Depending on your habits, you'll probably want a beverage center and/or a wine cooler of some kind. It's also possible you'll want to substitute or add a beer cooler. Finally, many wet bars include built-in icemakers.Here are some bar examples and some of the options that Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can provide. The below "wet" bar is not a wet bar at all since it has no sink. It's entirely possible there is no water connection at all, but it does have a wine unit, and appears to have separate beverage storage also. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has a large selection of both wine coolers and beverage centers from entry-level up to luxury units. Though we can't see all of the above wet bar, it clearly has a bar sink and faucet. It also looks as if it has a built-in dishwasher on the right with a cabinet panel, another nice touch for a wet bar if there is room.The wet bar below fits in a compact space, but is well equipped with wet bar sink and faucet in the center, a Viking icemaker on the left and a Viking wine unit on the right. Whether

Store wine properly with a proper wine unitFrom Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterAt Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) you can find one of Southern California's largest selection of wine storage units. Choose from the following brands: Avanti Scotsman Jenn-air Danby Sub Zero Kitchenaid Electrolux Sub-zero Liebherr Fagor America Inc True Manufacturing Marvel Frigidaire U-line Miele Gaggenau Viking Perlick Ge Profile Vinotemp_____Here are four quite different examples to choose from. Frigidaire's Two-Zone wine cooler. KitchenAid's undercounter 48 bottle wine cooler. Vinotemp's full height mirrored wine and beverage cooler, and Liebherr's luxury 3-temp full height wine cooler. FrigidaireFrigidaire 38 Bottle Two-Zone Wine Cooler Reversible Tinted Glass Door Natural Stained Wood Shelves Temperature Range 41-64 F Degrees Bright Interior Lighting Precision-Set™Digital ControlsFFWC3822QS -$499_____KitchenAid Wine CoolerWine enthusiasts will appreciate this 46-bottle capacity wine cellar with true dual temperature zones that allow you to store red and white wines at different temperatures. Canted racks let the bottles nestle at a slight angle that helps prevent the cork from drying out. And a UV-resistant thermal glass door filters out harmful UVrays to help maintain temperatures.KUWL304CSS - Sale Price $1799 (see final price in cart)_____Vinotemp Wine Storage UnitVinotemp's Mirrored Touch Screen Wine and Beverage Cooler is the ultimate entertaining center. This sophisticated mirrored cooler can house up to 54 standard wine bottles in the upper zone and 120 12 oz. cans in the lower zone. Front exhaust allows this cooler to fit seamlessly into existing cabinetry, lending a modern touch to any room. A touch screen

For the discerning wine lover on Father's DayWine Storage from Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center1. Economy wine cooler. In this case you are just looking for something to cool a few bottles of inexpensive wine at the lowest price. You could pick up a decent countertop unit for less than $150. For a few dollars more Universal Kitchen and Appliance Center has a 36 bottle capacity Danby undercounter model (DWC93BLSDB) on sale for only $239.2. Undercounter wine unit with dual zone temperature controls and UV protected thermal glass door. This choice will help you keep your whites cold and your reds not so cold. Expect nice rollout shelves and an interior light. For a good name brand prices are going to start over $1500 and go up from there. This KitchenAid might be a good place to start. Check Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for the best price.3. Full height wine cabinet with three temperature zones. In this category features might include electronic controls. Separate sealed temperature zones. Low vibration specially mounted compressor, and LED interior lighting. Depending on features and price these wine cabinets such as the Miele below will do a good job of storing really fine wines. Expect prices to be from $6,000 up.4. Professional wine storage by True and Perlick. True and Perlick refrigeration products are respected by culinary professionals everywhere. Their products are used in some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in the world. Though each brand has distinct offerings, these two companies

Sub-Zero's anywhere refrigerators and FreezersSub-Zero Headquarters at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterThe Work TriangleFor decades designers have been taught and have been teaching about a work triangle in the kitchen. A place to cook food (range or oven), a place to store food (refrigerator), and a place to prepare food (sink). The idea was that these points are connected by an imaginary line forming a triangle and should be in somewhat close (but not too close) proximity.Recently, the work triangle has been challenged by the notion that it might make sense to locate refrigerator or freezer drawers to be placed in a pantry area for example. Beer and wine might be kept cool in an entertainment area, and kids could access fruit and snacks from an undercounter refrigerator located in a rec room. Designers now feel free to adapt the idea of the work triangle to the notion of activity flows.With their new integrated refrigerator line Sub-Zero is promoting the "Anywhere" refrigerator. It's perhaps not revolutionary, but certainly evolutionary as Sub-Zero's new refrigerator lineup makes it easier and more practical to locate refrigerators freezers and wine storage nearer the point of use than in a traditional work triangle. Here are some of the new appliances from Sub-Zero that can expand your work triangle. Find out more at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC).ID-24R Refrigerator and ID-24FI Freezer DrawersThe all-new Sub-Zero lineup of Integrated refrigeration includes the widest range of models of any brand, including

Your quest for the ultimate in luxury living ends here. For ninety years, the Perlick name has been synonymous with innovation and unparalleled quality. After nine decades of providing undercounter refrigeration and beverage dispensing equipment to the finest restaurants, resorts and hotels in the world, Perlick has turned their talents toward creating the ultimate in-home entertaining — the Ultra Lounge for the home. Designed and crafted exclusively for the most discriminating homeowner, Perlick products are unlike anything else available in the market. With its ingenious design, meticulous craftsmanship, and wealth of exclusive features, these are the only products worthy of meeting your expectations. Here are just a few of Perlick's fine products available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center: For more information on Perlick products at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center click on the link below: UAKC_Perlick Call or Visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for all your appliance and kitchen needs.12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105Studio City, CA 91604PH 877 696-2987facebook twitter   Posted with Blogsy

The 2012 KB Culture Awards are out, and in the Outdoor Kitchen category the two winners were both refrigerator brands. True Manufacturing's Dual-Zone Wine Cabinet won first prize with a wine cabinet that has an outdoor-approved UL rating. Don't worry about this alfresco cellar being burgled, either: the fridge can be linked to a home security system, keeping its 45 bottles safe. The other prize in this category went to Perlick for their outdoor rated refrigerator drawers. This unit has a variable speed compressor as well as an energy-star rating. The digital controls provide unrivaled temperature uniformity. For more information about either the True Wine Cabinet or the Perlick refrigerator drawers call University Appliance and Kitchen Center today or visit them at their Studio CIty location below. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center 12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105 Studio City, CA 91604 PH 877 696-2987