Call 212.987.0885 ext. 175 for ordering information. FRYING PAN A perfect pan for frying fish should be two things: first of all, non-stick, because fish is fragile and sticks easily. And secondly, it should be close to the shape and size of the fish, so there are few uncovered spots where the butter or oil will burn. It's an added advantage that non-stick pans take less butter or olive oil. Our pans from Cuisine Cookware are made in Italy, extra heavy weight and triple-coated non-stick, inside and out. No matter how hot the pan is, the handle always stays cool. Three sizes: 8 1/2" for $19.99, 10" for $26.99 and 12" for $31.99.. OXO'S FISH TOOLS Oxo's fish tools all have non-slip handles; the oyster knife is $8.99, the clam knife is $8.99, and the shrimp deveiner is $6.99. To turn delicate fillets, these flexible Wusthof spatulas are the right tools. $29.99 and $28.99. Talk to Joe about the lessons. FISH PLIERS Separating the bones from the fish is a tedious job that requires precision. The fish pliers from the German manufacturer, Messermeister, and fish tweezers make the job easier. Tweezers, $12.99. Pliers, $29.99. OYSTER KNIFE One of the most intimidating tasks in the kitchen is opening oysters or clams. But once you've had a lesson or two from someone who knows what they're doing -- like the men who work in Joe Catalano's Fish Market -- you will want to do it yourself. And we have the tools: This oyster knife from Wusthof is $39.00. STOVETOP SMOKER Smoke fish and shrimp indoors on your stove or in your fireplace with our stovetop smoker. It's made of heavy-gauge stainless steel with a handle designed not to transmit heat, measures 15" long, 11" wide and 3 1/2" deep, and comes with four varieties of wood chips. $59.99. FISH POACHER If you don't poach fish very often, you can improvise with a skillet, a roasting pan or an oval saute pan. What matters is that it is deep enough so the fish can be covered by liquid. But the most convenient piece of equipment is a fish poacher; the advantage is that the rack keeps the fish from falling apart. Our stainless steel poacher is 18" long and has a poaching rack with detachable handles. $69.99. BAMBOO STEAMER This inexpensive bamboo steamer from Joyce Chen lets you steam the fish and the vegetables to go with it. The steamers stack on top of one another allowing you to put different foods in each one. $17.99. THREE FAVORITE BOOKS Fish & Shellfish by James Peterson. Published by Morrow, $40.00. The definitive book on seafood preparation and cooking, with a complete Finfish dictionary. Great Fish Quick by Leslie Revsin. Published by Doubleday, $27.50. Delicious dinners from fillets and shellfish. Quick but elegant recipes from the chef of the late Restaurant Leslie. Fish by Mark Bittman. Published by Macmillan, $27.50. The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking Fish and Shellfish. More than 500 recipes for 70 kinds of fish and shellfish.

Most products listed are available at both Eli's Manhattan and Eli's Vinegar Factory unless otherwise noted. Call 212.987.0885 ext. 175 for ordering information.