Really love this griddler by Cuisinart. I had another one just like it I used for several years before giving to a friend (because I was moving) who also had an even older model she loved for years. Opens up flat if you want an open griddle or grill, or close down the top to cook on top and bottom simultaneously seriously speed up cooking time. It makes great grilled sandwiches or panini easily, great for grilling meats, poultry, fish or vegetables with separate adjustable temperature settings for each side. Plates pop out and can be flipped from smooth side for griddle for pancakes, to opposite side for grilling. Is non-stick and comes with a plastic pull out drip pan to catch juices from meats.