BlueStar has always been a source for great-looking and professionally-functioning gas ranges. But now they're introducing a new line of appliances aimed at us - the city cook -that are all a mere 24" wide:

BlueStar calls it their City Living Collection and it's a line of "petite" gas appliances including free-standing ranges and built-in wall ovens. Aside from the usual stainless steel finish, you'll find a whole bunch of colorful options.

BlueStar's press release quotes Chef Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning chef and owner of New York City's The Red Rooster Harlem (and spokesperson for BlueStar): "If you're living in the city, chances are your kitchen is small. Having a small kitchen doesn't mean you can't cook meals like a pro. In my view, no other residential range can match the cooking performance of BlueStar. You can put pots and pans on a slow simmer, and sear salmon and chicken breast on the griddle. You can set up a restaurant-like kitchen with this range--now even in a small space."

Sounds pretty fantastic to us. And it's true - some of NYC's chefs go home to small yet extremely hard-working kitchens in their apartments. Check out more at BlueStar.

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