I looked at this set and it reminded me of a trip last year to some classic restaurants in New Orleans. Then I looked at this cutlery’s name and figured I wasn’t too off the mark.

Oneida brings us their very classic looking flatware called “Louisiana”. This set belongs in your dining room. Made of dishwasher safe 18/10 stainless steel with a traditional fiddleback pattern detailed with flowers and scrolls. And a limited lifetime warranty as well. I’ve linked below to the 20 piece set but it also comes in 5, 20, 30, 45 and 68 piece sets.

Oneida Louisiana 20 Piece from Amazon

Brought to you by Alessi is the “KnifeForkSpoon” Flatware set designed by Jasper Morrison. This cutlery is dishwasher safe and made of 18/10 stainless steel. It is an interesting design that is very stylish.

Oh, and it’s packaging is ready for gifting. Perhaps a nice present for someone leaving home this spring?

A Di Alessi “Knifeforkspoon” 24-Piece Set from Amazon

BBQ season is upon us. It is time for steak! And with that requires a decent set of steak knives (funny video link).

These fine cutting cutlery from Messermeister Avanta are made from X50CrMoV15 German high carbon stainless steel and pakkawood handles. These are tough slicing and carving knives with a 5″ fine edge and an upswept boning tip. The fully exposed tang proves that it’s a single piece of steel. And no, I wouldn’t put these in the dishwasher, show them some love please.

They come with  a “The Knife for Life” guarantee that provides a lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects.

Messermeister Avanta 4-Piece Fine Edge Steak Knife Set From Amazon