My wife and I have avoided bacon for years.  It makes such a mess on the stovetop it just never was worth it.  Finally found the All Clad Hard Anodized Nonstick Chef's Pan.  Cooked bacon today with the lid on, low heat that still cooks evenly, and enjoyed bacon and eggs with no stovetop cleanup needed.
I've used the HA 8" frying pan for years.  Cooking in it is a breeze.  And, no, I have not scratched the surface. Having scratched virtually every other "Nonstick" pan I ever bought you eventually learn to use the right tools with it or better yet, just swirl the food in the pan and flip it as needed.
All Clad's Hard Anodized is A-1 in my opinion.  Love the Chef's Pan.