WMF (which stands for Wurttembergergusche Metallwarenfabrik) is a German tableware manufacturer…read morethat was originally founded in 1853. The cookware manufacturer Silit is also apart of the WMF group. The company designs and manufacturers high-quality stainless products that can used at home or for commercial use. The shop has cookware, Kaiser bakeware, knives, coffee makers, flatware, glassware, barware, and dinnerware. I love their cooks tools because they are very durable and well-designed. The store often has cooking demonstrations with featured products. The associates have always been very helpful in finding specific items or with assistance in packing items to take home. The shop also has a small bar upstairs for coffee or cocktails. www.wmf.com

Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (abbreviation: WMF) is world famous brand of household tableware…read morewhich has 155-year history! Products of WMF are just wonderful, they look noble and graceful, have elegant design and very high quality! Assortment of goods is really huge: pot, pan, cutlery, knives, spice mills and various kitchen gadgets such as garlic press, cork screw, nutcracker, bakery brush, bottle opener, whisk, measure and many-many other kitchen helpers. Amazing! By the way, WMF is exclusive partner of Germany's largest bonus program PayBack.

Tritschler is an amazing home store that seemingly has everything! Tritschler was first established…read morein 1723. They have an extensive assortment of dishwater, glassware, bar ware, electrics, speciality bakeware, cookware, knives, grilling, outdoor and garden, textiles, and much, much more. The selection is excellent if you need speciality cooking items. The associates are very nice and very helpful. The Kitchen Aid vendor rep was also great. They have a calendar of major manufacturer reps through the end of the year which is a great way to learn more about products. www.tritschler.com

Mid range kitchen tools/cookware/accessories store. This one was in Tübingen but I saw another…read morestore in a mall near our friends' house. Nice, affordable items for the house.