It has always been that kind of place. A second location is in the Gateway shopping center in Northwest Austin. A little-known secret in cooking circles is that many restaurant supply companies are open to the public. Ace is one that sells both to the trade and the individual customer. Thrifty cooks and hostesses will check out the price of plates, glasses, silverware and party ware here.
Good buys are aprons, kitchen towels, oversized cooking pans and stockpots.
Ardent cooks are certain to find something they simply must have at this warehouse just west of Lamar Boulevard. La Victoria Bakery 5425 Burnet Rd. One seasonal item worth seeking out is her pan de muerto or Day of the Dead bread, which celebrates the annual Mexican holiday on All Souls Day. Asahi Imports 100 W. North Loop Blvd. North Lamme's Candies 5330 Airport Blvd.