Eatdrink #71 May/June 2018

32 | May/June 2018
Inside the Hauser showroom
and induction burners. The grills that we create
are always built-in, and it’s also popular to
include custom cabinetry, and poured concrete
countertops that you can roll pizza dough on,
without an issue. Restaurant-quality stainless
steel is also popular for both countertops and
cabinetry. It’s clean and low maintenance.”
“Grill materials have evolved,” points out
Giesen. “Cast iron grills have been around
for a long time. They’re heavy, can store a lot
of heat, and they’re relatively inexpensive.
However, they’re prone to rusting and
breakage because the metal is very brittle. On
the other end, stainless steel cook grills don’t
rust, but the heat transfer is slower. This can
be great for foods like chicken, sausage and
asparagus, but it’s not as forgiving and steak
needs as much heat as possible. So, for those
who want something in between, Broil King
has created a cook surface in their Imperial
series that’s called ‘cast stainless,’ bringing
Albert & Dash offers indoor and outdoor rugs.
These are some on display at Hauser
together the best of both worlds.”
With all of the activity going out outside,
managing the influence of the elements
becomes key. Modular outdoor furniture (which
can be moved into and out of the sun), as well as
portable or movable umbrellas, shade structures
and heaters all help extend time outdoors.
“Big shade structures, like flexi-awnings and
cantilevers are always popular for combatting
summer heat,” says Yandreski. “But people are
also looking for ways to elongate the season
and add warmth. Fire tables are increasingly
popular, especially those that are heated by
natural gas and propane.
Our Dekko concrete
fireplace is a customer
favourite, both for its
aesthetics as well as its
durability against our
Canadian winters”
All it takes is one
visit to Hauser to see
that there’s no need to
compromise between
comfort and style. For
those who are interested,
what’s trending right
now is an eclectic mix of
materials.
Courtesy of Eden Gardenworks